The rites of oblation, O lovers of truth, which the sages divined from the sacred verses, were variously expounded in the threefold Veda. Perform them with constant care. This is your path to the world of holy action.
Atharva Veda, Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.1. ve, 414
He should fulfill, according to the rules ordained, for twelve years the observance of brahmacharya, such as the service of the guru.
Atharva Veda, Naradaparivrajaka Upanishad 1. upa, 135
Let him approach him properly, with mind and senses tranquil and peaceful. Then will this master disclose the essence of the knowledge of Brahman whereby may be known the imperishable Real, the Person.
Atharva Veda, Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.13. ve, 415
May the Goddess of culture, associated with the models of other cultures, may the Goddess of wisdom in company with men, ordinary and intellectual, may the fire divine, and may the Goddess of divine speech with masters of language come to bless us and enshrine our hearts.
Rig Veda 7.2.8. rvp, 2355
Silpani, works of art of man, are an imitation of divine forms. By employing their rhythms, a metrical reconstitution is effected of the limited human personality.
Rig Veda, Aitareya Brahmana 6.5.27. ei, 60
