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Atharva Veda 7.112: A prayer for protection and freedom from sin
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Radiant with light are Heaven and Earth, whose grace is nigh, whose sway is vast.
Seven Goddesses have flowed to us: may they deliver us from woe;
Release me from the curse's bond and plague that comes from Varuna; Free me from Yama's fetter and from every sin against the Gods.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.112: A prayer for protection and freedom from sin.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/414/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.112: A prayer for protection and freedom from sin.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/414/.
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