Sacred Concord

YV 6.1b

Yajur Veda · translated by Arthur Berriedale Keith

e Whatever, O Agni, in this sacrifice of mine may be spoiled [1], Whatever of the butter, O Visnu, may be spilt, Therewith do I smite the rival who is hard to slay; I place him on the lap of destruction. f Bhur, Bhuvah, Suvar! g O Agni, do thou strengthen the sacrificer; weaken him who plotteth evil., h O Agni, kindled by the gods, kindled by Manu, with sweet tongue, I touch the head of thee, the immortal, O Hotr, for increase of wealth, good offspring, strength. i Thou art mind, derived from Prajapati; with mind in true existence do thou enter k Thou art speech, derived from Indra, destroying the foe [2]; do thou enter me speech, with power (indriyena). l Of the seasons spring I delight; delighted may it delight me. m Of the seasons summer I delight; delighted may it delight me. n Of the seasons the rains I delight; delighted may they delight me. o Of the seasons the autumn I delight; delighted may it delight me. p Of the seasons the winter and the cool I delight; delighted may they two delight q By sacrifice to the gods, Agni and Soma, may I be possessed of sight. r By sacrifice to the god Agni, may I be an eater of food [3]. s Thou art a deceiver; may I be undeceived, may I deceive N. N. t By sacrifice to the gods, Agni and Soma, may I be a slayer of foes. u By sacrifice to the gods, Indra and Agni, may I be powerful and an eater of food. v By sacrifice to the god Indra, may I be powerful. w By sacrifice tothe god Mahendra, may I attain superiority and greatness. x By sacrifice to the god Agni Svistakrt, may I attain security through the sacrifice, enjoying long life. a May I Agni protect me from evil sacrifice, Savitr from evil report. b Him who near or afar plots evil against me, with this may I conquer. c O thou of fair rain colour, come To this blessed home, Approach me in devotion. d Touch the heads. e O Ida, come hither; O Aditi, come hither; O Sarasvati, come hither. f Thou art delight, thou art delighting, thou art fair.
YV 6.1b · Yajur Veda

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And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
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Dhp 7.99 · Dhammapada · The Venerable (Arhat)
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