RV 55 (9)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 Great is that secret name and far−extending, whereby thou madest all that is and shall be. 3 He filled the heaven and earth and all between them, Gods five times sevenfold in their proper seasons. 4 As first among the lights, O Dawn, thou shonest, whereby thou broughtest forth the Stay of Increase, 5 The old hath waked the young Moon from his slumber who runs his circling course with many round hi 6 Strong is the Red Bird in his strength, great Hero, who from of old hath had no nest to dwell in. 7 Through these the Thunderer gained strong manly vigour, through whom he waxed in power to smite d 8 All−strong, performing works with his companion, All−marking, rapid Victor, Curse−averter,

RV 55 (9) · Rig Veda · null

Themes in this passage

Strength Nature Creation The Divine Friendship

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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