The most excellent objects belong to him, nay, he conquers the most excellent worlds who, knowing this, meditates on the fivefold Saman, which is the most excellent, as the senses.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad II,VII – Meditation on the Fivefold Saman as the Senses, 2
Shorten our path, O God, remove all stumbling blocks, Deliverer. Be at hand to guide.
Rig Veda I, 42, 1
Scare from our road the wicked wolf, the ill-intentioned one who lies in wait to harm.
Rig Veda I, 42, 2
The robber lurking round our path, who cunningly contrives our hurt, chase far away.
Rig Veda I, 42, 3
From you, wise wonder-working God, we claim today that selfsame aid you gave our Fathers.
Rig Veda I, 42, 5
