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Atharva Veda 19.14: A hymn after victory

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

I have attained this goodliest place to rest in. Both Heaven and, Earth have shown me grace and favour.
Without a foe for me be all the regions! We hate thee not. May we have peace and safety.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.14: A hymn after victory.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/482/.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.14: A hymn after victory.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/482/.

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