Homage to him who presides over all things, that which was and that which shall be; to whom alone belongs the heaven, to that all-powerful Brahman be homage!
Atharva Veda X, 8, 1
It is thanks to Skambha that Heaven and Earth remain firm-fixed, each in place. In him dwells all that lives and breathes and all that opens and shuts the eye.
Atharva Veda X, 8, 2
Three generations are past already; others have followed in the relay of praise. On high is positioned the measurer of space. The Golden One has entered the green-gold plants.
Atharva Veda X, 8, 3
One is the wheel; the bands are twelve; three are the hubs–who can understand it? Three hundred spokes and sixty in addition have been hammered therein and firmly riveted.
Atharva Veda X, 8, 4
Take heed, O Savitri. Six are twins; one is born singly. The twins desire to unite with one that is born alone.
Atharva Veda X, 8, 5
