VEDIC WELLNESS
The Four Vedas Explained
Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda in simple words
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What does “Veda” mean?
Veda comes from the Sanskrit root vid, “to know”. The Vedas are the oldest knowledge texts of the Sanatan tradition.
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Rigveda: the oldest hymns
About 1,028 hymns, grouped into ten books called mandalas, praise the forces of nature.
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Samaveda: the Veda of melodies
Its name comes from saman, “melody”. Most verses come from the Rigveda, set to music for chanting.
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Yajurveda and Atharvaveda
The Yajurveda holds the ritual words. The Atharvaveda speaks about daily life and healing, so it is often linked with Ayurveda.
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