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Atharva Veda 7.105: An initiation formula
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Religion
Leaving humanity behind, making the heavenly word thy choice, With all thy friends address thyself to furthering and guiding men.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.105: An initiation formula.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/407/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.105: An initiation formula.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/407/.
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