RV 87 (4)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 Indu, the well−armed God, is flowing onward, who quells the curse and guards from treacherous onslau 4 This thine own Soma rich in meath, O Indra, Steer for the Steer, hath flowed into the filter. 5 These Somas are for wealth of countless cattle, renown therefor, and mighty strength immortal. 6 He, while he cleanses him, invoked of many, hath flowed to give the people all enjoyment. 7 This Soma, pressed into the cleansing filter, hath run as 'twere a host let loose, the Courser; 8 He issued forth from out the loftiest mountain, and found kine hidden somewhere in a stable. 9 Cleansing thyselr, and borne along with Indra, Soma, thou goest round the herd of cattle.

RV 87 (4) · Rig Veda · null

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Strength Wealth Charity Death The Divine Work

Strength in other traditions

The same theme, as Christianity, Islam, Hellenism and Taoism address it.

Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

Job 36:5 · Bible · Job

Allah is He Who shaped you out of weakness, then appointed after weakness strength, then, after strength, appointed weakness and grey hair. He createth what He will. He is the Knower, the Mighty.

Quran 30:54 · Quran · The Romans

“Stern power of war! by whom the mighty fall, Who bathe in blood, and shake the lofty wall! Let the brave chiefs their glorious toils divide; And whose the conquest, mighty Jove decide: While we from interdicted fields retire, Nor tempt the wrath of heaven’s avenging sire.”

Iliad 5.6 · Iliad · 5

Hence he who (relies on) the strength of his forces does not conquer; and a tree which is strong will fill the out-stretched arms, (and thereby invites the feller.)

Tao Te Ching 76.3 · Tao Te Ching

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