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Sama Veda II.2.2.6: Mitra of holy strength I call, and foe-destroying
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895) · From Hymns of the Samaveda (1895)
1. Mitra of holy strength I call, and foe-destroying Varuna,
Who perfect prayer with offered oil.
2. By Law, O Mitra, Varuna, Law-strengtheners who cleave to Law,
Have ye obtained your lofty power.
3. The Sages, Mitra, Varuna, of wide dominion, mighty ones,
Bestow on us effectual strength.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.2.2.6: Mitra of holy strength I call, and foe-destroying.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/129/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.2.2.6: Mitra of holy strength I call, and foe-destroying.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/129/.
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