As a lump of salt has neither inside nor outside and is altogether a homogeneous mass of taste, even so this Self, my dear, has neither inside nor outside and is altogether a homogeneous mass of Intelligence. This Self comes out as a separate entity from the elements and with their destruction this separate existence is also destroyed. After attaining this oneness it has no more consciousness. This is what I say, my dear. So said Yajnavalkya.
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV, V-Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi (II), 13
Approving, may he accord us wealth inexhaustible together with offspring! Void of anger, may he keep us in his mercy and favor!
Atharva Veda VII, 20, 3
Approachable, O Grace, best of guides, is your name, pleasant and bountiful! For your own name’s sake fulfill our sacrifice, O source of all riches, and grant us, O Blessed One, treasures and heroes.
Atharva Veda VII, 20, 4
Grace, in response to our well-performed oblation, draws night to impart fair lands and brave heroes. Her providence is kindly. Guided by the Gods, may she enhance still further the sacrifice we offer!
Atharva Veda VII, 20, 5
Grace has become this All–whatever stands, whatever walks and moves. Accept us, O Goddess! Grant us your favor!
Atharva Veda VII, 20, 6
