1. Hither shall come Varuna, Soma, Agni; Brihaspati with the Vasus shall come hither! Come together, O ye kinsmen all, of one mind, to the glory of this mighty guardian! 2. The fire that is within your souls, the scheme that hath entered your minds, do I frustrate with my oblation, with my ghee: delight in me shall ye take, O kinsmen! 3. Remain right here, go not away from us; (the roads) at a distance Pûshan shall make impassable for you! Vistoshpati shall urgently call you back: delight in me shall ye take, O kinsmen!AV 6.74 · Atharva Veda · 6
AV 6.74
Atharva Veda · translated by Maurice Bloomfield
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And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.Luke 1:14 · Bible · Luke
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He said, and placed the goblet at his side; With joy the venerable king replied:Iliad 23.46 · Iliad · 23
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