Vedic Verses for 10/18/17
Dawn shines forth at the kindling of the fire. When the Sun rises, light is spread. The Inspirer God now sends us forth, both two- and four-legged, each to its own task.
Rig Veda I, 124, 1
Never transgressing the heavenly laws, marking the passing of human generations, Dawn shines forth–the last of endless mornings and the first of dawns to follow.
Rig Veda I, 124, 2
This Daughter of Heaven has revealed herself in the eastern region, all clothed in light. Faithfully she follows the path of Cosmic Order; well understanding, she measures out the regions.
Rig Veda I, 124, 3
O Dweller in the body and Bestower of happiness, make benign that arrow which Thou holdest in Thy hand ready to shoot, O Protector of the body! Do not injure man or the world!
Yajur Veda, Svetasvatara Upanishad, Part I, Chapter III, 6
The Supreme Lord is higher than Virat, beyond Hiranyagarbha. He is vast and is hidden in the bodies of all living beings. By knowing Him who alone pervades the universe, men become immortal.
Yajur Veda, Svetasvatara Upanishad, Part I, Chapter III, 7
