Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 3.26: A charm to win the favour of all serpents
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Ye Gods who dwell within this eastward region, entitled Weapons, Agni forms your arrows.
Be kind and gracious unto us and bless us. To you be reverence, to you be welcome!
Ye Gods who dwell within this southward region, entitled Eager, Kāma forms your arrows.
Be kind, etc.
Ye Gods who dwell within this westward region, whose name is Radiant, Water forms your arrows.
Be kind, etc.
Ye Gods who dwell within this northward region, whose name is Piercers, Vāta forms your arrows.
Be kind, etc.
Ye Gods whose home is in this firm-set region—Nilimpas is your name—Plants are your arrow.
Be kind, etc.
Ye Gods whose home is in this upmost region, Yearners by name, Brihaspati forms your arrows.
Be kind and gracious unto us and bless us. To you be reverence, to you be welcome!
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 3.26: A charm to win the favour of all serpents.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/89/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 3.26: A charm to win the favour of all serpents.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/89/.
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