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Sama Veda II.6.3.6: O Indra, give us wisdom as a sire
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895) · From Hymns of the Samaveda (1895)
1. O Indra, give us wisdom as a sire gives wisdom to his sons,
Guide us, O much-invoked, in this our way: may we still livc and look upon the light!
2. Grant that no mighty foes, unknown, malevolent unhallowed, tread us to the ground!
With thine assistance, hero, may we pass through all the waters that are rushing down!
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Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.6.3.6: O Indra, give us wisdom as a sire.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/305/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.6.3.6: O Indra, give us wisdom as a sire.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/305/.
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