Meditation (Dhyana) is, verily, greater than consideration. Earth meditates, as it were. The mid-region meditates, as it were. Heaven meditates, as it were. The waters meditate, as it were. The mountains meditate, as it were. The gods meditate, as it were. Men meditate, as it were. Therefore he who, among men, attains greatness here on earth seems to have obtained a share of meditation. Thus while small people are quarrelsome, abusive and slandering, great men appear to have obtained a share of meditation. Meditate on meditation.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad VII, VI – Meditation as Brahman, 1
He who meditates on meditation as Brahman, can, of his own free will, reach as far as meditation reaches-he who meditates on meditation as Brahman. Narada said: Venerable Sir, is there anything greater than meditation? Of course there is something greater than meditation. Please tell that to me, venerable Sir.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad VII, VI – Meditation as Brahman, 2
If your true friend has sinned against you, O Varuna, he yet remains your friend, the one you love. Not as sinners, O Living One, may we come before you! Grant protection to him who hymns you, as to a sage!
Rig Veda VII, 88, 6
We were slow and weak, O Powerful One. Once again we desire to receive a share in your bounty, O Hero, and find again joy in your praise.
Rig Veda VIII, 1, 14
Not for one sin, or two, or three, slay me, O Mighty One, nor yet for many!
Rig Veda VIII, 45, 34
