Now, what people call the vow of fasting (anasakayana), that is really continence. For that Self does not perish (na nasyati) which one realizes by means of continence.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad VIII, V – Continence, 3
Let me not pass to the house of clay, King Varuna, as yet. Forgive, Lord, have mercy!
Rig Veda VII, 89, 1
If I totter along, O wielder of thunder, like a puffed-up wineskin, forgive, Lord, have mercy!
Rig Veda VII, 89, 2
If by ill chance in the dullness of my wits I went straying, O Holy One, forgive, Lord, have mercy!
Rig Veda VII, 89, 3
Thirst is plaguing your worshiper, even when he stands surrounded by waters, forgive, Lord, have mercy!
Rig Veda VII, 89, 4
