Vedic Mythology c5.s2.t7.3

c5.s2.t7.3

The waters cleanse and purify; these goddesses bear away defilement; the worshipper comes up out of them pure and cleansed (10, 17¹⁰). They are even invoked to cleanse from moral guilt, the sins of violence, cursing, and lying (1, 23²² = 10, 9⁸). They are remedial (6, 50⁷), bestowing remedies and long life, for all remedies, immortality and healing are contained in them (10, 9⁵⁻⁷; 1, 23¹⁹⁻²¹). They watch over man’s health in the house (HGS. 2, 4⁵). They dispose of boons and wealth and bestow excellent strength and immortality (10, 9⁵. 30¹²). Their blessing and aid is often implored (7, 47⁴. 49¹⁻⁴; 10, 9. 30¹¹), and they are invited to seat themselves along with the Son of waters on the sacrificial grass at the offering of the soma-priest (10, 30¹⁴. ¹⁵).