Gems from the Vedas

Gems from the Vedas

Compiled by Dr Yog Mahadeo

This is a special selection of verses from the four Vedas. These verses are scientific as well as emotive and would have inspired many years of thought and contemplation.

The verses included are:

Subject MatterMantra
Grant me luxury, fameAnnadyena yashasa Atharva Veda
Ever-living, ever-young LordArchantya-arkam Saama Veda
Protect me, O LordAsau te senaa Saama Veda
Apply a spiritual filter to my sensory organs.Bhadram karnebhih shrinuyam Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Mundaka, Mandukya, Prashna Upanishads
He brings Wealth & ProsperityBhago na chitro Saama Veda
GenesisBrahma jagyaanam prathamam Saama Veda
Truth is One but explained differentlyEkam sat vipra bahudhaa vadanti Rig Veda
We invoke TheeGanaanaam tvaa ganapatim Rig Veda
Earn God’s favourIme ta indra somaah Saama Veda
God is closest to the righteousJaatah parena dharmanaa Saama Veda
Never let fear ever deter youMaa bhermaa sam-vikthaa Yajur Veda
No amount of wealth can affect my worshipMahe chana tvaamadrivah Rig Veda
Homage to Him and those who worship HimNamah sakhibhyah Saama Veda
Please see us, LordNamaste astu pashyata Atharva Veda
I offer myself for your blessingsOjo’syojo me daa Atharva Veda
Uplift my integrity and strengthPoornaa darvi paraa pata Yajur Veda
Bless me with contentmentShanno deveer abhishtaya Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Saama Veda, Atharva Veda, Garudpuraana
The necessities of lifeStutaa maya varadaa Atharva Veda
Bless of tolerance and strengthTejo asi tejo mayi dhehi Yajur Veda
Our multi-dimensional God.Tryambakam yajaamahe Rig Veda
No prayer seems adequateTunje-tunje ya uttare Rig Veda
Lift me upUtadevaah avaahitam Rig Veda
Purify our thoughts, words and actionsVasoḥ pavitramasi shatadhaaram Yajur Veda
Darkness cannot overcome lightVedaahametam purusham Yajur Veda Shvetashvatar Upanishad, Taittreeya Aaranyak
Liberal blessingsVishvato daavam Saama Veda
He is, always was and ever will beYo bhootam cha Atharva Veda
The water cycleYo hatvaahim arinaat Rig Veda