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Atharva Veda 7.99: The preparation of the altar

by The Rishis of the Atharva Veda c. 1200–900 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)

Religion

Strew thou the Grass, and spread it on the Altar: rob not the sister who is lying yonder.
The Hotar's seat is green and golden: these are gold necklets.
in the plaee of him who worships.

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MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.99: The preparation of the altar.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/401/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.99: The preparation of the altar.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/401/.

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