Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 3.31: A charm for the recovery of one dangerously ill
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
May Gods release from failing strength, thou Agni, from malignity!
I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life.
May Pavamāna free from harm, and Sakra from unrighteous deed.
I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life.
Tame beasts have parted from wild beasts, water and thirst have gone apart I free, etc.
Parted are heaven and earth, and paths turned to each quarter of the sky.
I free, etc.
Tvashtar prepares the bridal of his daughter; then all this world of life departs and leaves him.
I free, etc.
Agni combines the vital airs. The moon is closely joined with breath.
I free. etc.
The Gods have lifted up with breath the Sun whose might is everywhere.
I free, etc.
Die not. Live with the breath of those who make and who enjoy long life.
I free, etc.
Die not. Stay here. Breathe with the breath of those who draw the vital air.
I free, etc.
Rise up with life, conjoined with life. Up, with the sap of growing plants!
I free, etc.
We as immortal beings have arisen with Parjanya's rain, I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 3.31: A charm for the recovery of one dangerously ill.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/94/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 3.31: A charm for the recovery of one dangerously ill.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/94/.
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