Nachiketa said: Look back and see how it was with those who came before us and observe how it is with those who are now with us. A mortal ripens like corn and like corn he springs up again.
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part One, Chapter I, 6
Verily, like fire a brahmin guest enters a house; the householder pacifies him by giving him water and a seat. Bring him water. O King of Death!
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part One, Chapter I, 7
The brahmin who dwells in a house, fasting, destroys that foolish householder’s hopes and expectations, the reward of his intercourse with pious people, the merit of his kindly speech, the good results of his sacrifices and beneficial deeds and his cattle and children as well.
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part One, Chapter I, 8
Yama said: O Brahmin, salutations to you! You are a venerable guest and have dwelt in my house three nights without eating; therefore choose now three boons, one for each night, O Brahmin! May all be well with me!
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part One, Chapter I, 9
To whom the Gods always with hands and feet, with speech, ear, and eye bring tribute unmeasured in a well-measured place of sacrifice. Tell me of that Support–who may he be?
Atharva Veda X, 7, 39
