RV 13 (6)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 Thou art our Bhaga to send wealth thou dwellest, like circumambient air, with wondrous splendour. 3 Agni! the hero slays with might his foeman; the singer bears away the Pani's booty− 4 The man who, Son of Strength 1 with sacrifices, hymns, lauds, attracts thy fervour to the altar, 5 Grant, Son of Strength, to men for their subsistence such things as bring high fame and hero children. 6 Eloquent, Son of Strength, Most Mighty, Agni, vouchsafe us seed and offspring, full of vigour.

RV 13 (6) · Rig Veda · null

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Strength in other traditions

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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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