Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 2.17: A prayer to an amulet for health and strength
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Power art thou, give me power. All hail!
Might art thou, give me might. All hail!
Strength art thou, give me strength. All hail!
Life art thou, give me life. All hail!
Ear art thou, give me hearing! Hail!
Eye art thou, give me eyes. All hail!
Shield art thou, shield me well. All hail
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 2.17: A prayer to an amulet for health and strength.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/51/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 2.17: A prayer to an amulet for health and strength.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/51/.
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