Bearer of all things, hoard of treasures rare, sustaining mother, Earth the golden-breasted who bears the Sacred Universal Fire, whose spouse is Indra–may she grant us wealth!
Atharva Veda XII, 1, 6
Limitless Earth, whom the Gods, never sleeping, protect forever with unflagging care, may she exude for us the well-loved honey, shed upon us her splendor copiously!
Atharva Veda XII, 1, 7
Earth, who of yore was Water in the oceans, discerned by the Sages’ secret powers, whose immortal heart, enwrapped in Truth, abides aloft in the highest firmament, may she procure for us splendor and power, according to her highest royal state!
Atharva Veda XII, 1, 8
On whom the flowing Waters, ever the same, course without cease or failure night and day, may she yield milk, this Earth of many streams, and shed on us her splendor copiously!
Atharva Veda XII, 1, 9
O Waters, source of happiness, pray give us vigor so that we may contemplate the great delight.
Rig Veda X, 9, 1
