On the second of these nectars the Rudras live, with Indra at their head. Truly, the gods do not eat or drink. They are satisfied by merely looking at the nectar.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad III, VII – Meditation on the Rudras, 1
They retire into that white colour and rise up from that colour.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad III, VII – Meditation on the Rudras, 2
On the third of these nectars the Adityas live, with Varuna at their head. Truly, the gods do not eat or drink. They are satisfied by merely looking at the nectar.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad III, VIII – Meditation on the Adityas, 1
See now, the shining Daughter of Heaven approaches, dispelling gloom of night that we may see. The friendly Lady ushers in the light.
Rig Veda VII, 81, 1
The ascending Sun, refulgent star of heaven, co-worker with the Dawn, pours down his beams. O Dawn, at your arising and the Sun’s, grant us, we pray, our portion in your light.
Rig Veda VII, 81, 2
