History & Politics
Atharva Veda 1.9: Benediction on a King at his inauguration
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
May Indra, Pūshan, Varuṇa, Mitra, Agni, benignant Gods, maintain this man in riches.
May the Ādityas and the Visve Devas set and support him in supremest lustre.
May light, O Gods, be under his dominion, Agni, the Sun, all; that is bright and golden.
Prostrate beneath our feet his foes and rivals. Uplift him to the loftiest cope of heaven.
Through that most mighty prayer, O Jātavedas, wherewith thou broughtest milk to strengthen Indra, Even therewith exalt this man, O Agni, and give him highest rank among his kinsmen.
I have assumed their sacrifice, O Agni, their hopes, their glory, and their riches' fulness.
Prostrate beneath our feet his foes and rivals. Uplift him to the loftiest cope of heaven.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 1.9: Benediction on a King at his inauguration.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/8/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 1.9: Benediction on a King at his inauguration.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/8/.
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