She reflected: How can he unite with me after having produced me from himself? Well, let me hide myself. She became a cow, the other (Manu) became a bull and was united with her; from that union cows were born. The one became a mare, the other became a stallion; the one became a she-ass, the other became a he-ass and was united with her; from that union one-hoofed animals were born. The one became a she-goat, the other became a he-goat; the one became a hew, the other became a ram and was united withher; from that union goats and sheep were born. Thus, indeed, he produced everything that exists in pairs, down to the ants.
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad I, IV-The Creation and Its Cause, 4
These hanging loops, which are tied for enjoyment within you, we loosen. May the Lady of the House, when established within her, be gracious toward us!
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 6
Receptacle of oblation and hall of Agni, abode and domain of the wives are you. You, Goddess House, are the seat of the Gods.
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 7
By Holy Word we unfasten the extended thousand-eyed net which rests upon the central beam, well-placed and well-fastened.
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 8
May the one who receives you as a gift, O House, queen among dwellings, and the one who built you both enjoy long life and reach ripe old age!
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 9
