“O Sarasvati, flowing with wisdom and speech, inspire our words and guide our thoughts.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 6, Hymn 61, Verse 1

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“The cosmic waters envelop all; from them arises the primal being, source of all existence.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 10, Hymn 129, Verse 1

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“May the wise inspire our minds and hearts, so that we may understand the mysteries of life.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 10, Hymn 71, Verse 1

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“O Agni, bringer of light and warmth, accept our offerings and carry them to the gods.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 1, Hymn 1, Verse 3

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“The earth is our mother, the sky our father; may we live in balance with all creation.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 10, Hymn 90, Verse 1

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“O Mitra and Varuna, guardians of truth, preserve the law and protect the righteous.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 3, Hymn 59, Verse 1

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“The sun, the eye of the world, travels across the sky, dispelling darkness and fear.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 1, Hymn 115, Verse 1

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“Let us invoke the Maruts, the storm gods, who bring rain and fertility to the earth.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 1, Hymn 24, Verse 1

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“The cosmic order, rta, sustains the universe; uphold it with sacrifice and righteous deeds.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 10, Hymn 72, Verse 2

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“May the gods grant us strength and wisdom, so that we may live in harmony and truth.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 10, Hymn 190, Verse 1

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“The waters, the mothers of all life, flow forth and nourish the earth and all beings.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 10, Hymn 9, Verse 1

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“O Varuna, guardian of cosmic order, who sees all, forgive our faults and keep us in your grace.”

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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 7, Hymn 86, Verse 1

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