The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads v1.c17.s7.7

v1.c17.s7.7

Vāta is merely the wind in its power, sweeping along great clouds of dust, shattering and thundering : his form cannot be seen by the mortal eye, though his roaring is heard, nor is the place of his birth known. He is the breath of the gods and the recipient of oblations. Stress is laid on his whiteness, and, as the wind heralds lightning and the appearance of the sun, Vāta is said to produce ruddy lights and to make the dawns to shine. His roaring is often alluded to, and he is credited with healing power, doubtless from the purifying effect of his blasts.