This House is constructed with two sides, with four, with six, eight, or ten. In this Mistress dwelling lies Agni like an unborn babe in the womb.
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 21
Facing you, O House, who are facing me, I approach you peacefully: sacred Fire and Water are within, the main doors to Cosmic Order.
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 22
I bring here these waters free from disease, destroyers of disease. In this House, together with Fire immortal, I take up my abode!
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 23
Do not bind us with fetters. May we find you a light, not a weighty, burden! Whithersoever we will, O House, we lead you, like a bride.
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 24
From the eastern direction I summon a blessing to the glory of this House. Praise to the Gods, the praiseworthy, forever and ever!
Atharva Veda IX, 3, 25
