Mythology & Folklore

Atharva Veda 7.102: A charm to obtain pardon for an indecent act

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)

Mythology & Folklore

When I have worshipped Heaven and Earth, reverenced Firma-ment and Death, I will make water standing up. Let not the Sovrans injure me.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.102: A charm to obtain pardon for an indecent act.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/404/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.102: A charm to obtain pardon for an indecent act.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/404/.

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