“The fire kindled with sacred wood is the carrier of the oblation to the gods and the purifier of the sacrificer.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 2.4.1

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“May the earth, the waters, the plants, and all living beings be our friends and protect us from harm.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 4.8.1

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“The sacrificer who offers the oblation with pure heart and mind attains the favor of the gods and eternal bliss.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 2.2.3

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“The Self is the eternal witness, the inner controller, the source of all life and consciousness.”

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Brihadaranyaka Upanishad — 4.3.7

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“May we be united in thought, word, and deed; may we live in harmony and peace with all beings.”

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Taittiriya Upanishad — Shikshavalli 1.9

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“The fire is the sacred messenger that carries the offerings to the gods and purifies the sacrificer.”

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Shukla Yajurveda — Vajasaneyi Samhita 1.2

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“May the gods grant us strength and courage; may they protect us from all harm and evil.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 3.3.1

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“The mind is the cause of bondage and liberation; by controlling the mind one attains freedom.”

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Maitrayaniya Upanishad — 3.12

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“The sacrificer who performs the rites with devotion and knowledge attains the highest state of bliss.”

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Shukla Yajurveda — Vajasaneyi Samhita 17.2

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“May we be protected by the gods, may we be nourished by the earth, may we be sustained by the waters.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 4.7.1

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“The Self is the immortal witness, the inner light, the source of all knowledge and bliss.”

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Brihadaranyaka Upanishad — 4.5.6

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“The fire kindled with sacred wood is the carrier of the oblation to the gods; it is the purifier of the sacrificer.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 2.3.1

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