RV 61 (3)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 She with her might, like one who digs for lotus−stems, hath burst with her strong waves the ridges of th 3 Thou castest down, Sarasvati, those who scorned the Gods, the brood of every Brsaya skilled in magic a 4 May the divine Sarasvati, rich in her wealth, protect us well, 5 Whoso, divine Sarasvati, invokes thee where the prize is set, 6 Aid us, divine Sarasvad, thou who art strong in wealth and power 7 Yea, this divine Sarasvati, terrible with her golden path, 8 Whose limitless unbroken flood, swift−moving with a rapid rush, 9 She hath spread us beyond all foes, beyond her Sisters, Holy One, 10 Yea, she most dear amid dear stream, Seven−sistered, graciously inclined, 11 Guard us from hate Sarasvati, she who hath filled the realms of earth, 12 Seven−sistered, sprung from threefold source, the Five Tribes' prosperer, she must be 13 Marked out by majesty among the Mighty Ones, in glory swifter than the other rapid Streams, 14 Guide us, Sarasvati, to glorious treasure: refuse us not thy milk, nor spurn us from thee.

RV 61 (3) · Rig Veda · null

Themes in this passage

Strength The Divine Wealth Protection Nature

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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