Religion
Atharva Veda 19.63: A prayer, with sacrifice, for long life and prosperity
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Religion
Rise up, O Brāhmanaspati; awake the Gods with sacrifice.
Strengthen the Sacrificer: aid life, breath, and off-spring, cattle, fame.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.63: A prayer, with sacrifice, for long life and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/531/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 19.63: A prayer, with sacrifice, for long life and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/531/.
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