High-souled Death, being well pleased, said to Nachiketa: I will now give you another boon: this fire shall be named after you. Take also from me this many-coloured chain.
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part One, Chapter I, 16
He who has performed three times this Nachiketa sacrifice, having been instructed by the three and also has performed his three duties, overcomes birth and death. Having known this Fire born of Brahman, omniscient, luminous and adorable and realised it, he attains supreme peace.
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part One, Chapter I, 17
He who, having known the three, has performed three times the Nachiketa sacrifice, throws off, even here, the chains of death, overcomes grief and rejoices in Heaven.
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part One, Chapter I, 18
The bull said to him: The east is one quarter, the west is one quarter, the south is one quarter, the north is one quarter. This, dear friend, is foot of Brahman, consisting of four quarters and this foot is called Prakasavat (shining).
Sama Veda, Chandogya Upanishad IV, V – Instruction by the Bull, 2
You who are worthy of Men’s prayers, our leader, our God, rich in heroes– may we install you glowing and glistening!
Rig Veda VII, 15, 7
