Vedic Verses for 8/21/19

When I said: I take refuge in Bhuh, what I really said was: I refuge in the earth, the mid-region and heaven.

Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad III, XV – Meditation on the Universe as a Chest, 5

Then I said: I take refuge in Bhuvah, what I said was: I take in fire, the air and the sun.

Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad III, XV – Meditation on the Universe as a Chest, 6

The Terrible, of whom they ask Where is he? (though sometimes men dare say of him He is not), who, as at dice, sweeps off opposing stakes believe in him; for he, Men, is the Lord!

Rig Veda II, 12, 5

Who encourages all, the strong and feeble alike, enheartening also the priest who sings his praise; the handsome one, who helps the presser of juice and him who adjusts the stones: he, Men, is the Lord!

Rig Veda II, 12, 6

In whose control are horses and all chariots, all cattle and all habitations of men; by whose power Sun and Daybreak come to birth, who leads the Waters: he, Men, is the Lord!

Rig Veda II, 12, 7

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