Solar Invocation for Wisdom
Origin and Markandeya's Story
The Gayatri Mantra, Rigveda 3.62.10: a prayer to Savitr, the Sun's divine light, to inspire and illumine our understanding.
The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Rigveda 7.59.12, a Vedic verse to Tryambaka (Rudra) for healing, long life and freedom from the fear of death.
The Purusha Sukta (Rigveda 10.90): the Vedic hymn of the cosmic Purusha, whose sacrifice gives rise to the worlds and the Vedas.
The Sri Suktam, a Rigvedic khila hymn that invokes Lakshmi, through Jatavedas (Agni), for prosperity and grace.