May Pushan who knows all these regions conduct us by ways that are freest from fear and danger, preceding us, the shining one, giver of blessings, wise and unerring, escort of all heroes!
Rig Veda X, 17, 5
On distant pathways Pushan is born, on a road that stretches far from earth and from heaven. He passes on his way, with perfect knowledge, to both the realms that men hold most dear.
Rig Veda X, 17, 6
During the sacrifice the worshipers call on Sarasvati. Sarasvati they worship. May Sarasvati grant bliss to the giver– Sarasvati, revered by pious works!
Rig Veda X, 17, 7
O Goddess Sarasvati, accompanier of the Fathers, who joins them in rejoicing at our offerings, be seated with joy on this sacred grass. Give food that strengthens and ward off all sorts of sickness.
Rig Veda X, 17, 8
Yonder world is the sacrificial fire, the sun is its fuel, the rays its smoke, the day its flame, the four quarters its cinders and the intermediate quarters its sparks. In this fire the gods offer faith as libation. Out of that offering King Moon is born.
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad VI, II-The Process of Rebirth, 9
