Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 19.29: A charm for the destruction of enemies, continued from 28
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Pierce thou my rivals, Darbha, pierce the men who fain would fight with me.
Pierce all who wish me evil, pierce the men who hate me,.
Amulet!
Split thou my rivals, Darbha, etc. (as in 1, with 'split' for 'pierce' throughout).
Check thou, etc.
Crush thou, etc.
Shake thou, etc.
Bruise thou, etc.
Burn thou, etc.
Consume, etc.
Slay thou my rivals. Darbha, slay the men who fain would fight with me.
Slay all who wish me evil, slay the men who hate me, Amulet.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.29: A charm for the destruction of enemies, continued from 28.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/497/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.29: A charm for the destruction of enemies, continued from 28.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/497/.
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