By their words the inspired sages impart manifold forms to that Bird which is the One.
Rig Veda X, 114, 5
With all the pleasing skill we may; the birth of Gods we now proclaim in chanted hymns, that Men to come may know the truth of what befell.
Rig Veda X, 72, 1
The Lord of the Holy Word, like a smith, blasted and smelted them together. In erstwhile ages of the Gods from nonexistence existence came.
Rig Veda X, 72, 2
If a man wishes that a son with a dark complexion and red eyes should be born to him, that he should study three Vedas and that he should attain a full term of life, then they should have rice cooked in water and eat it with clarified butter. Thus they should be able to beget such a son.
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad VI, IV-Conception and Birth as Religious Rites, 16
If a man wishes that a daughter should be born to him who will be a scholar and attain a full term of life, then they should have rice cooked with sesamum and eat it with clarified butter. Thus they should be able to beget such a daughter.
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad VI, IV-Conception and Birth as Religious Rites, 17
