Religion

Atharva Veda 19.18: A prayer for security and peace on all sides

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

Let those who vex me from the eastern region, sinners, praise Agni followed by the Vasus.

Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Vāyu compassed by the Air's mid region.

Let those who vex me from the southern quarter, sinners, sing praise to Soma with the Rudras.

Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Varuna connected with Ādityas.

Let those who vex me from the western quarter, sinners, praise Sūrya linked with Earth and Heaven.

Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners give praise to plants' associates the Waters.

Let those who from the north side vex me, sinners, praise Visvakarman with the Seven Rishis.

Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Indra with the Marut host about him.

Let those who vex me from the nadir, sinners, extol Prajāpati of genial power.

Let those who vex me from the zenith, sinners, extol Brihaspati with the Visve Devas.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.18: A prayer for security and peace on all sides.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/486/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.18: A prayer for security and peace on all sides.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/486/.

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