Religion

Atharva Veda 19.19: A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods

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

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.

MLA

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/.

Chicago

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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