The soul is born and unfolds in a body, with dreams and desires and the food of life. And then it is reborn in new bodies, in accordance with its former works. The quality of the soul determines its future body; earthy or airy, heavy or light.§
Kṛishṇa Yajur Veda, Śvetāśvatara Upanishad, 5.11-12. UPM, P. 94§
There is nothing higher than dharma. Verily, that which is dharma is truth.§
Śukla Yajur Veda, Bṛihadāraṇyaka Upanishad 1.4.14. bo UPH, P. 84§
Whatever world the man of purified mind desires, whatever desires he wishes to fulfill, all these he attains. Therefore, let whoever is desirous of prosperity worship the man of Self Realization.§
Atharva Veda, Muṇḍaka Upanishad 3.1.10. EH P. 178§
Now, there are, of a truth, three worlds: the world of men, the world of the fathers, and the world of the Gods. The world of the Gods is verily the best of worlds. §
Śukla Yajur Veda, Bṛihadāraṇyaka Upanishad 1.5.16. UPH, P. 89§
Many are the lovely flowers of worship offered to the guru, but none lovelier than nonkilling. Respect for life is the highest worship, the bright lamp, the sweet garland and unwavering devotion.§
Tirumantiram V. 197. TM§
May noble wisdom come to us from all sides, undeceived, unhindered, overflowing, so that the devas may always help us onward, unceasing in their care, our Guardians day by day. Ours be the blissful love of devas who desire straight life; about us may the grace of devas lie. We have approached the devas for friendship; may they prolong our life to the full, so that we may live. §
Ṛig Veda 1.89.1-2. HV, P. 109§
Having realized with mind and heart, having become wise, you will no longer move on the path of death. Therefore, they call renunciation the ardor surpassing all others. §
Kṛishṇa Yajur Veda, Mahāṇārāyaṇa Upanishad 537–8. VE, P. 439§
Of lords the Lord Supreme, of kings the King, of Gods the God, Him let us worship—transcendent, Lord of all worlds and wholly worthy of worship. §
Kṛishṇa Yajur Veda, Śvetāsvatara Upanishad 6.7. VE P. 156§
Those who in penance and faith dwell in the forest, peaceful and wise, living a mendicant’s life, free from passion depart through the door of the sun to the place of the immortal Person, the imperishable Self.§
Atharva Veda, Muṇḍaka Upanishad 1.2.11. VE P. 415§
Mind is indeed the source of bondage and also the source of liberation. To be bound to things of this world—this is bondage. To be free from them—this is liberation.§
Kṛishṇa Yajur Veda, Maitrī Upanishad 6.34. UPM, P. 104§
If you have doubt concerning conduct, follow the example of high souls who are competent to judge, devout, not led by others, not harsh, but lovers of virtue.§
Kṛishṇa Yajur Veda, Taittirīya Upanishad 1.11.4. bo UPR, P. 539§
The rites of oblation, O lovers of truth, which the sages divined from the sacred verses, were variously expounded in the threefold Veda. Perform them with constant care. This is your path to the world of holy action. §
Atharva Veda, Muṇḍaka Upanishad. 1.2.1. VE, P. 414§
Let him approach with humility a guru who is learned in the scriptures and established in Brahman. To such a seeker, whose mind is tranquil and senses controlled, and who has approached him in the proper manner, let the learned guru impart the science of Brahman, through which the true, Imperishable Being is realized.§
Atharva Veda, Muṇḍaka Upanishad 1.2.12–13. EH, P. 157§
Yes, may the man who within his home pleases you all his days with songs and with offerings receive a rich reward, be loaded with your gifts! To him be happiness! This is our prayer. §
Ṛig Veda 4.4.7. VE 845§
Like the cry of watchful birds swimming in water, like the loud claps of thundering rain clouds, like the joyful streams gushing from the mountain, so have our hymns sounded forth to the Lord.§
Ṛig Veda 10.68.1. VE, P. 812§
Without regard for themselves, without urges and efforts, absorbed in contemplation and established in the higher Self, they endeavor to remove evil deeds and surrender their bodies by renunciation. §
Śukla Yajur Veda, Jābāla Upanishad, 6. VE, P. 441§