“May the waters, the plants, the herbs, the trees, and all living beings be our friends and protectors.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 4.6.1

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“The oblation offered with pure mind and body reaches the gods and brings blessings to the sacrificer.”

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Shukla Yajurveda — Vajasaneyi Samhita 12.1

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“The Self is hidden in the heart of all beings; it is the source of life and consciousness.”

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Brihadaranyaka Upanishad — 3.8.7

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“May we be free from enmity and hatred; may we be united in friendship and love; may we live in peace and harmony.”

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Taittiriya Upanishad — Shikshavalli 1.11

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“The gods are pleased by the oblation offered with faith; they grant prosperity and long life to the sacrificer.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 3.2.4

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“The one who knows the Self as the inner controller, the witness, the perceiver, attains immortality.”

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Brihadaranyaka Upanishad — 4.4.5

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“May the earth protect us, the waters protect us, the plants protect us, the herbs protect us, and all beings protect us.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 4.5.1

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“The fire is the messenger of the gods; through it the offerings reach the divine beings.”

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Shukla Yajurveda — Vajasaneyi Samhita 1.1

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“The mind is the cause of bondage and liberation; it is the mind that binds and it is the mind that frees.”

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Maitrayaniya Upanishad — 3.10

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“May we be protected together; may we be nourished together; may we work together with great energy; may our study be vigorous and effective.”

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Taittiriya Upanishad — Shikshavalli 1.10

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“The sacrificer who offers the oblation with faith and devotion obtains the favor of the gods and the fulfillment of his desires.”

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Taittiriya Samhita — 2.1.1

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“May the waters protect us; may the plants protect us; may the herbs protect us; may the trees protect us; may all that is in this world protect us.”

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Shukla Yajurveda — Vajasaneyi Samhita 36.17

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