2006-10-17 05:35:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Vedas (Sanskrit: वेद) are the main scriptural texts of the Sanatana Dharma, and are a large corpus of texts originating in Ancient India. The Vedas, regarded as śruti ("that which is heard"), form part of an oral tradition in the form of an ancient teacher-disciple tradition. As per Hindu tradition the Vedas were 'revealed' to the Rishis referred to in the texts, not composed or written by them. Even though many historians have tried to affix dates to the Vedas there is as yet no common consensus as there is for the scriptures of other religions. The Vedas are arguably the oldest surviving texts in the world. The Vedanta and Mimamsa schools of Hindu philosophy assert that the Vedas are apaurusheya ("unauthored"), that is, they have neither human nor divine origin, and are eternal in nature. As per Hindu tradition, the sage Vedavyasa divided the Vedas into Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda at the beginning of the Kali Yuga..
2006-10-17 07:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are four Vedas, the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. The Vedas are the primary texts of Hinduism. They also had a vast influence on Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The Rig Veda, the oldest of the four Vedas, was composed about 1500 B.C., and codified about 600 B.C. It is unknown when it was finally comitted to writing, but this probably was at some point after 300 B.C.
The Vedas contain hymns, incantations, and rituals from ancient India. Along with the Book of the Dead, the Enuma Elish, the I Ching, and the Avesta, they are among the most ancient religious texts still in existence. Besides their spiritual value, they also give a unique view of everyday life in India four thousand years ago. The Vedas are also the most ancient extensive texts in an Indo-European language, and as such are invaluable in the study of comparative linguistics
2006-10-19 21:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The four Vedas are Rig, Yejur, saama and atharva.
The other answers given are correct.
The beauty and exceptionlity of Sanskrit lies in Vedas. Vedas are Phonetic and cannot be learnt from books. Secondly The meaning of the verses can be understood only by person with great Sanskrit knowledge. years of learning is necessary. Reading of the commentaries(bhashya) and Upanishads have to be done for many years.
any superficial translation as done by Wilson Jones or max Muller looks foolish if Vedas are not learnt properly
2006-10-17 17:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by Brahmanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually there were innumerous vedas. Vyasa bhagwan classifed them into 4 in number. However some of the puranas note that there are 3 vedas (thrayee) leaving atharva veda out.
2006-10-17 07:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by Srikanth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
VED or VID MEANS TO KNOW
ALL FOUR VEDAS ARE JUST TREASURES OF KNOWLEDGE
how much you can draw from them with utmost sincerity you can finely make it
The vedas definitely discipline your way of life in all seasons
to gain knowledge in right spirits is a pleasure indeed
2006-10-19 02:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by R Purushotham Rao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they mean you have to read the veda yourself.
2006-10-18 10:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they teach the important issues on life and they teach how to live
2006-10-18 02:04:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋