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Atharva Veda 19.19: A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Mitra arose with Earth. To that fort I lead you: enter it, occupy it. Let it give you protection and defence.
Vāyu arose with Air. To that fort, etc.
Sūrya arose with Heaven. To that fort, etc.
Chandramās arose with the Constellation. To that fort, etc.
Sacrifice arose with Priestly Fees. To that fort, etc.
Ocean arose with the Rivers. To that fort, etc.
Brahma arose with the Brahmachārīs. To that fort, etc.
Indra arose with Might. To that fort, etc.
The Gods arose with Immortality. To that fort, etc.
Prajāpati arose with Creatures. To that fort I lead you: enter it, occupy it give you protection and defence.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.19: A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/487/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.19: A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/487/.
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