Veda: Explore the Veda

Explore the Veda , the ancient scripture of India, with Sri Aurobindo's commentary and interpretation. Read the Rig Veda online with Sanskrit and English translations, symbolism, glossary and concordance. II. The Structure of the Vedas The Vedas are divided into four primary texts, each with its unique characteristics and focus: Rigveda Samaveda Yajurveda Atharvaveda Each Veda consists of four main components: Samhitas: Collections of hymns and mantras. Brahmanas: Prose texts that explain the rituals and ceremonies. Aranyakas: Texts focusing on meditation and philosophical inquiry. Upanishads: Philosophical writings that explore the nature of reality and the self. These texts are interrelated ... There are four " Vedic " Samhitas: the Rig Veda , Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda, most of which are available in several recensions (śākhā). In some contexts, the term Veda is used to refer only to these Samhitas, the collection of mantras. The Vedas are the source of integral wisdom, science, tradition and culture of a remarkable civilization. They are Oral compilations of distilled wisdom of cosmic knowledge survived from the time immemorial. They are not only identified as scriptures, but also as the fountain head of Indian culture and human civilization. Read More..