Religion
Sama Veda II.9.1.7: The old hath waked the young Moon from
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895) · From Hymns of the Samaveda (1895)
1. The old hath waked the young Moon from his slumber who runs his circling course with many round him
Behold the God's high wisdom in its greatness: he who died yesterday to-day is living.
2. Strong is the red Bird in his strength, great hero, who from of old bath had no nest to dwell in.
That which he knows is truth and never idle: he wins and gives the wealth desired of many.
3. Through these Thunderer gained strong manly vigour, through whom he waxed in stren gth to slaughter Vritra;
These who through might of actual operation sprang forth as Gods in course of Law and Order.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.9.1.7: The old hath waked the young Moon from.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/424/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.9.1.7: The old hath waked the young Moon from.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/424/.
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