Sacred Concord

RV 53 (8)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 Best Priest, he hath been won by being seated, for he hath looked on the well−ordered viands. 3 Now hath he made the feast of Gods effective: now have we found the secret tongue of worship. 4 This prelude of my speech I now will utter, whereby we Gods may quell our Asura foemen. 5 May the Five Tribes be pleased with mine oblation, and the Cow's Sons and all who merit worship. 6 Spinning the thread, follow the region's splendid light: guard thou the path ways well which wisdom hat 7 Lovers of Soma, bind the chariot traces fast: set ye the reins in order and embellish them. 8 Here flows Asmanvati: hold fast each other, keep yourselves up, and pass, my friends, the river. 9 Tvastar, most deft of workmen, knew each magic art, bringing most blessed bowls that hold the drink of 10 Now, O ye Sapient Ones, make ye the axes sharp wherewith ye fashion bowls to hold the Amrta. 11 Ye with a secret tongue and dark intention laid the maiden deep within, the calf within the mouth.
RV 53 (8) · Rig Veda · null

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Beware of the anger of the tongue, and control thy tongue! Leave the sins of the tongue, and practise virtue with thy tongue!
Dhp 17.232 · Dhammapada · Anger
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
1 Corinthians 14:2 · Bible · 1 Corinthians
O ye who believe! Guard your duty to Allah, and speak words straight to the point;
Quran 33:70 · Quran · The Allies
He who knows (the Tao) does not (care to) speak (about it); he who is (ever ready to) speak about it does not know it.
Tao Te Ching 56.1 · Tao Te Ching

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