Vedic Verses for 7/27/17

’Him who knows this these two thoughts do not overcome: For this I did an evil deed and For this I did a good deed. He overcomes both. Things done or not done do not afflict him.’

Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV, IV-Death and the Hereafter, 22 (cont)

One among them is clothed with the earth; another encompasses the airy spaces; one, the Disposer, holds firm the heaven, while others protect all the four quarters.

Atharva Veda X, 8, 36

Who knows the fine-drawn thread on which the creatures that we see are spun, who knows the thread of that same thread he also knows Brahman, the Ultimate.

Atharva Veda X, 8, 37

I know the fine-drawn thread on which the creatures that we see are spun; I, even I, the thread know of the thread and, consequently, Brahman, the Ultimate.

Atharva Veda X, 8, 38

When, betwixt heaven and earth, the Fire sped onward, consuming all things, there where the wives of a single husband stood afar– then where was Matarishvan to be found?

Atharva Veda X, 8, 39

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