That water thought: ’May I be many; may I grow forth.’ It created food (i.e. earth). That is why, whenever it rains anywhere, abundant food is produced. From water alone is edible food produced.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad VI, II – Brahman: the Cause of the Universe, 4
Of all these living beings, there are only three origins: those born from an egg, those born from a living being and those born from a sprout.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad VI, III – The Threefold Development, 1
These glorious drops are my health and salvation: they strengthen my joints as thongs do a cart. May these droplets guard my foot lest it stumble and chase from my body all manner of ills.
Rig Veda VIII, 48, 5
Make me shine brightly like fire produced by friction. Illumine us, make us ever more prosperous. Enthused by you, Soma, I find myself rich! Enter within us for our well-being.
Rig Veda VIII, 48, 6
With hearts inspired may we relish the Juice like treasure inherited from our Fathers! Lengthen our days, King Soma, as the sun causes the shining days to grow longer.
Rig Veda VIII, 48, 7
