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Atharva Veda 19.42: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Brahma is Hotar, sacrifice: with Brahma are the stakes set up.
From Brahma was the Adhvaryu born, from Brahma hidden offering.
Brahma is fatness-dropping scoops: with Brahma was the altar reared.
Brahma is worship, lengthened rite, the Rishis who pay sacrifice, the victim's Immolators. Hail!
To him who frees from woe mine hymn I offer, to the Good Guardian, as I seek his favour.
Accept this offering of mine, O Indra. Fulfilled be all the sacri-ficer's wishes!
With prayer I call on him who frees from trouble, Prince of Gods, Splendid, chief of sacrifices, I call the Waters' Child and both the Asvins, Vigour is mine, and strength bestowed by Indra.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.42: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/510/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.42: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/510/.
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