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Atharva Veda 2.15: A charm against fear

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)

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As Heaven and Earth are not afraid, and never suffer loss or harm, Even so, my spirit, fear not thou.

As Day and Night are not afraid, nor ever suffer loss or harm, Even so, my spirit, fear not thou.

As Sun and Moon are not afraid, nor ever suffer loss or harm.
Even so. my spirit, fear not thou.

As Brāhmanhood and Princely Power fear not, nor suffer loss, or harm, Even so, my spirit, fear not thou.

As Truth and Falsehood have no fear, nor ever suffer loss or harm, Even so, my spirit, fear not thou.

As What Hath Been and What Shall Be fear not, nor suffer loss or harm, Even so, my spirit, fear not thou.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 2.15: A charm against fear.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/49/.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 2.15: A charm against fear.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/49/.

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