When one has faith, only then does one reflect. One who does not have faith does not reflect. Only one who has faith reflects. One must desire to understand faith. Venerable Sir, I desire to understand faith.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad VII, XIX – Reflection depends upon Faith, 1
When one is single-minded in one’s devotion to the teacher, only then does one have faith. One who does not have single-mindedness does not have faith. Only one who has single-mindedness has faith. One must desire to understand single-mindedness. Venerable Sir, I desire to understand single-mindedness.
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad VII, XX – Faith depends upon Single-Mindedness, 1
Rescue us safely, as in a boat, across the stream, from dark to light. May the Lord burn away our sin!
Rig Veda I, 97, 8
[The Gambler:] These nuts that once tossed on tall trees in the wind but now smartly roll over the board, how I love them! As alluring as a draught of Soma on the mountain, the lively dice have captured my heart.
Rig Veda X, 34, 1
My faithful wife never quarreled with me or got angry; to me and my boon companions she was always kind, yet I’ve driven her away for the sake of the ill-fated throw of a die.
Rig Veda X, 34, 2
