Next, of work, the body is the source (uktha), for from it all works arise. It is their common feature (saman), for it is common to all works. It is their Brahman (self), for it supports all works. These three together are one-this body; and the body, although one, is these three. This immortal entity is covered by truth: the vital breath is the immortal entity and name and form are truth and by them the immortal entity is covered.
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad I, VI-The Three Aspects of the Universe, 3
Om. There lived of yore a man of the Garga family called proud Balaki, who was an eloquent speaker. He said to Ajatasatru, the king of Kasi: I will tell you about Brahman. Ajatasatru said: For this proposal I give you a thousand cows. People indeed rush, saying: ’Janaka, Janaka.’ I too have some of his virtues.
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad I, I-Relative Aspects of Brahman, 1
Gargya said: That being (purusha) who is in the sun, I meditate upon as Brahman. Ajatasatru said: No, no! Please do not talk to me about him. I meditate upon him as all-surpassing, as the head of all beings and as resplendent. Whosoever thus meditates upon him becomes all-surpassing, the head of all beings and resplendent.
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad II, I-Relative Aspects of Brahman, 2
Lead us to a wide world, O wise one, to heavenly light, fearlessness, and blessing. Strong are your arms, O powerful Lord. We resort to your infinite refuge.
Atharva Veda XIX, 15, 4
May the atmosphere we breathe, breathe fearlessness into us: fearlessness on earth and fearlessness in heaven! May fearlessness guard us behind and before! May fearlessness surround us above and below!
Atharva Veda XIX, 15, 5
