Religion

Atharva Veda 2.26: A benediction on homeward coming cattle

by The Rishis of the Atharva Veda c. 1200–900 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)

Religion

Let them come home, the cattle that have wandered, whom Vāyu hath delighted to attend on, Whose forms and figures are well known to Tvashtar. These cows let Savitar drive within this stable.

Let the beasts stream together to this cow-pen. Brihaspati who knoweth lead them hither!
Let Sinivāli guide the foremost homeward. When they have come, Anumati! enclose them.

Together stream the cattle! stream together horses and the men!
Hitherward press all growth of grain! I offer sacrifice with mixt oblation.

I pour together milk of kine, with butter blending strength and juice.
Well sprinkled be our men, as true to me as cows are to their herd!

Hither I bring the milk of cows, hither have brought the juice of corn.
Hitherward have our men been brought, hitherward to this house our wives.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 2.26: A benediction on homeward coming cattle.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/55/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 2.26: A benediction on homeward coming cattle.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/55/.

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