Atharva Veda 15.1 · Vedas – Griffith · Verses Across
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Atharva Veda 15.1
The hyperbolical glorification of the Vrātya or Aryan Non-conformist
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There was a roaming Vrātya. He roused Prajāpati to action.
Prajāpati beheld gold in himself and engendered it.
That became unique, that became distinguished, that became great, that became excellent, that became Devotion, that be- came holy Fervour, that became Truth: through that he was born.
He grew, he became great, he became Mahādeva.
He gained the lordship of the Gods. He became Lord.
He became Chief Vrātya. He held a bow, even that Bow of Indra.
His belly is dark-blue, his back is red.
With dark-blue he envelops a detested rival, with red he pierces the man who hates him: so the theologians say.
