Now there is this verse (sloka): The gods observed the vow of that from which the sun rises and in which it sets. This vow is followed today and this will be followed tomorrow. The sun rises verily from the prana (the vital breath in its cosmic form) and also sets in it. The gods even today observe the same vow which they observed then. Therefore a man should observe a single vow-he should perform the functions of the prana and apana (respiration and excretion), lest the evil of death should overtake him. And if he performs them, let him try to complete them. Through this he obtains identity with that deity, or lives in the same world with it.<\/p>\n
Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad I, V-Manifestations of Prajapati, 23<\/p>\n
From the North and the South, the East and the West, let the Light of God direct on this village sustenance, welfare, and ease. May the Power of God grant us freedom from foes, removing all fear, deflecting all wrath.<\/p>\n
Atharva Veda VI, 40, 2<\/p>\n
Below and above, behind and before, grant us freedom from enemies, O Power of God<\/p>\n
Atharva Veda VI, 40, 3<\/p>\n
From that which we fear, O Lord, make us fearless. O bounteous One, assist us with your aid. Drive far the malevolent, the foeman.<\/p>\n
Atharva Veda XIX, 15, 1<\/p>\n
Indra, the generous giver, we invoke. May we please all creatures, both two-legged and four-legged! Let not the armies of our foes overwhelm us! Destroy all evil spirits!<\/p>\n
Atharva Veda XIX, 15, 2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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