New Delhi, 22 September (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning shared a verse from the Atharvaveda as part of his customary “Subhashitam” series on X, the popular social media and microblogging platform. Through the verse, the Prime Minister conveyed wishes for the happiness, welfare and well-being of humanity.

The verse shared by Prime Minister Modi reads: “Sutramāṇaṃ pṛthivīṃ dyāmanehasaṃ suśarmāṇam aditiṃ supraṇītim | Daivīṃ nāvaṃ svaritrām anāgaso asravantīm āruhema svastaye ||”

The verse is taken from the Atharvaveda, Kanda 7, Sukta 6, Mantra 3.

The verse conveys the following meaning: “May human beings seek refuge in the steadfast Earth, which offers excellent protection, and in the unobstructed expanse of the heavens, which provides well-being and support. Free from sin and following the righteous path, may they board the divine vessel of auspicious means, equipped with excellent oars, and attain happiness, welfare and prosperity.”

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar