Religion
Atharva Veda 19.41: A benediction on a newly elected king
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Religion
Desiring bliss, at first, light-finding Rishis began religious rite and holy fervour.
Thence energy was born, and might, and kingship: so to this man let gathered Gods incline them.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.41: A benediction on a newly elected king.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/509/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.41: A benediction on a newly elected king.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/509/.
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