Vedic Verses for 6/5/18

When a father who knows this departs from this world, he-along with his own organ of speech, mind and vital breath-penetrates his son. If, through a lapse, any duty has been left undone by him, the son exonerates him from all that; therefore he is called a son. The father remains in this world through the son. The divine and immortal organ of speech, mind and vital breath enter into him (the father).

Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad I, V-Manifestations of Prajapati, 17 (CONT)

The divine organ of speech from the earth and fire enters into him. That is the divine organ of speech through which whatever he says is fulfilled.

Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad I, V-Manifestations of Prajapati, 18

The divine mind from heaven and the sun permeates him. That is the divine mind through which he becomes joyful only and grieves no more.

Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad I, V-Manifestations of Prajapati, 19

Indra, Aryaman, Brhaspati– impel them to grant us gifts, Vata, Vishnu, Sarasvati and Savitri the powerful!

Atharva Veda III, 20, 7

Now, by an access of that vigor that dwells in all beings of this universe, we have come truly to BE! May the wise urge the stingy to give, and may he bestow on us riches and numerous men of valor!

Atharva Veda III, 20, 8

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