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	Oriental and western scholars differ widely regarding the date of the ''vedas''. It is generally agreed, however, that the composition of the ''vedas'' was spread over a long period, that is to say, between 2,500-950 BC.		Oriental and western scholars differ widely regarding the date of the ''vedas''. It is generally agreed, however, that the composition of the ''vedas'' was spread over a long period, that is to say, between 2,500-950 BC.

	There are four kinds of texts in the ''vedas'': [[~~Mantra~~\|mantra]] or ''sanghita'', ''brahmana'', ''aranyaka'' and [[Upanisad\|upanisad]]. Mantras are composed mainly in verse except for a part of the ''Yajuhsanghita'' which is in prose. They are an important part of the ''vedas'' and consist of praise of the gods, prayers, etc. There is a slight difference between the mantras of the different ''vedas'': thus, the mantras in the ''Rgveda'' invite the gods to respond to prayers, the ''Yajuhveda'' mantras invoke the gods, and the ''Samaveda'' mantras shower praises on them. The ''Brahmana'' is essentially an explication of the mantras. It is in prose and focuses on deeds. The ''Aranyaka'' is oriented towards both deeds and knowledge while the ''upanisad'' or ''vedanta'' is wholly oriented towards knowledge.		There are four kinds of texts in the ''vedas'': [[Mantras\|mantra]] or ''sanghita'', ''brahmana'', ''aranyaka'' and [[Upanisad\|upanisad]]. Mantras are composed mainly in verse except for a part of the ''Yajuhsanghita'' which is in prose. They are an important part of the ''vedas'' and consist of praise of the gods, prayers, etc. There is a slight difference between the mantras of the different ''vedas'': thus, the mantras in the ''Rgveda'' invite the gods to respond to prayers, the ''Yajuhveda'' mantras invoke the gods, and the ''Samaveda'' mantras shower praises on them. The ''Brahmana'' is essentially an explication of the mantras. It is in prose and focuses on deeds. The ''Aranyaka'' is oriented towards both deeds and knowledge while the ''upanisad'' or ''vedanta'' is wholly oriented towards knowledge.

	The subjects of the ''vedas'' are generally divided into two categories: praxis and theory. The first category contains descriptions of different gods and goddesses and the ways in which they must be worshipped. The second category is the essence of the ''vedas''. It describes Brahma, his manifestations and how the universe was created and the relationship of the living world to him. It says Brahma is one, that he exists everywhere, and that the different gods are manifestations of his many powers. It is on the basis of this theory that Indian philosophy subsequently found its ultimate form in the ''Upanisads''.		The subjects of the ''vedas'' are generally divided into two categories: praxis and theory. The first category contains descriptions of different gods and goddesses and the ways in which they must be worshipped. The second category is the essence of the ''vedas''. It describes Brahma, his manifestations and how the universe was created and the relationship of the living world to him. It says Brahma is one, that he exists everywhere, and that the different gods are manifestations of his many powers. It is on the basis of this theory that Indian philosophy subsequently found its ultimate form in the ''Upanisads''.

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	'''Vedas''' (from Sanskrit ''vid'', to know) sacred Hindu scriptures. Traditionally, the hymns or words that comprise the ''vedas'' are believed to have come from God but through ''~~rs''''is~~'' such as Visvamitra and Bharadvaja. Thus the rsis were known as ''mantradrasta ''or those who could see these words emanating from God. Some of the rsis were women, such as ''Visvavara ''and ''Lopamudra''. Another name for the ''vedas'' is ''shruti'', something learnt by hearing. Before the ''vedas'' were written down, they were preserved in the memory and passed on orally from guru to disciple.		'''Vedas''' (from Sanskrit ''vid'', to know) sacred Hindu scriptures. Traditionally, the hymns or words that comprise the ''vedas'' are believed to have come from God but through ''rsis'' such as Visvamitra and Bharadvaja. Thus the rsis were known as ''mantradrasta'' or those who could see these words emanating from God. Some of the rsis were women, such as ''Visvavara'' and ''Lopamudra''. Another name for the ''vedas'' is ''shruti'', something learnt by hearing. Before the ''vedas'' were written down, they were preserved in the memory and passed on orally from guru to disciple.

	The ''vedas'' are also known as ''~~tray''''i''''~~ ''or trilogy as Vyasadeva compiled scattered hymns into three books: ''~~R''''g''~~,'' Yajuh'' and ''~~S''''a''''ma~~'', for convenience of use in worship. They are also called ''~~Sanghit''''a''''~~ ''or collection. There is a fourth, somewhat later, ''veda'', the ''Atharvaveda'',~~'' ''~~some of the hymns of which were taken from the first three books. This part is not used in worship. There is another reason for referring to the ''vedas'' as ''trayi'', as the hymns are divided into three parts on the basis of the metrical classification of the verses.		The ''vedas'' are also known as ''trayi ''or trilogy as Vyasadeva compiled scattered hymns into three books: ''Rg,'' Yajuh'' and ''Sama'', for convenience of use in worship. They are also called ''Sanghita'' or collection. There is a fourth, somewhat later, ''veda'', the ''Atharvaveda'' , some of the hymns of which were taken from the first three books. This part is not used in worship. There is another reason for referring to the ''vedas'' as ''trayi'', as the hymns are divided into three parts on the basis of the metrical classification of the verses.

	Oriental and western scholars differ widely regarding the date of the ''vedas''. It is generally agreed, however, that the composition of the ''vedas'' was spread over a long period, that is to say, between 2,500-950 BC.		Oriental and western scholars differ widely regarding the date of the ''vedas''. It is generally agreed, however, that the composition of the ''vedas'' was spread over a long period, that is to say, between 2,500-950 BC.

	There are four kinds of texts in the ''vedas'': [[~~mantraS~~]] or ''sanghita'','' ~~br''''a''''hma''''n''''a~~'','' ~~''''a''''ra''''n''''yaka~~'' and [[upanisad]]. Mantras are composed mainly in verse except for a part of the ''~~Yajuhsanghit''''a~~'' which is in prose. They are an important part of the ''vedas'' and consist of praise of the gods, prayers, etc. There is a slight difference between the mantras of the different ''vedas:'' thus, the mantras in the ''Rgveda'' invite the gods to respond to prayers, the ''Yajuhveda'' mantras invoke the gods, and the ''~~S''''a''''maveda~~'' mantras shower praises on them. The ''Brahmana'' is essentially an explication of the mantras. It is in prose and focuses on deeds. The ''~~A''''ra''''n''''yaka~~'' is oriented towards both deeds and knowledge while the ''upanisad'' or ''~~ved''''a''''nta~~'' is wholly oriented towards knowledge.		There are four kinds of texts in the ''vedas'': [[Mantra\|mantra]] or ''sanghita'', ''brahmana'', ''aranyaka'' and [[Upanisad\|upanisad]]. Mantras are composed mainly in verse except for a part of the ''Yajuhsanghita'' which is in prose. They are an important part of the ''vedas'' and consist of praise of the gods, prayers, etc. There is a slight difference between the mantras of the different ''vedas'': thus, the mantras in the ''Rgveda'' invite the gods to respond to prayers, the ''Yajuhveda'' mantras invoke the gods, and the ''Samaveda'' mantras shower praises on them. The ''Brahmana'' is essentially an explication of the mantras. It is in prose and focuses on deeds. The ''Aranyaka'' is oriented towards both deeds and knowledge while the ''upanisad'' or ''vedanta'' is wholly oriented towards knowledge.

	The subjects of the ''vedas'' are generally divided into two categories: praxis and theory. The first category contains descriptions of different gods and goddesses and the ways in which they must be worshipped. The second category is the essence of the ''vedas''. It describes Brahma, his manifestations and how the universe was created and the relationship of the living world to him. It says Brahma is one, that he exists everywhere, and that the different gods are manifestations of his many powers. It is on the basis of this theory that Indian philosophy subsequently found its ultimate form in the ''Upanisads''.		The subjects of the ''vedas'' are generally divided into two categories: praxis and theory. The first category contains descriptions of different gods and goddesses and the ways in which they must be worshipped. The second category is the essence of the ''vedas''. It describes Brahma, his manifestations and how the universe was created and the relationship of the living world to him. It says Brahma is one, that he exists everywhere, and that the different gods are manifestations of his many powers. It is on the basis of this theory that Indian philosophy subsequently found its ultimate form in the ''Upanisads''.

	The ''vedas'' contain advice for common people in their daily lives. Traditional Hindu society and [[hinduism]] itself are based on the social rites of the ''vedas''. Even today Hindu marriages and cremation of the dead are conducted on the basis of vedic rites. The ''vedas'' also provide a comprehensive picture of early Indian society and describe social rites, politics, economics, education, industry, agriculture and medicine. ''Rgveda'', for'' ''example,'' ''gives a comprehensive picture of women';s education of the time, while ''Atharvaveda'' gives a detailed description of the practice of medicine. All this makes the ''vedas'' not merely indispensable religious books but documents illustrating ways of life touching on the contemporary life concerning politics, economics, society, literature and history. [Dulal Bhowmik~~] [Bhowmik, Dulal Professor of Sanskrit, Dhaka University~~]		The ''vedas'' contain advice for common people in their daily lives. Traditional Hindu society and [[hinduism]] itself are based on the social rites of the ''vedas''. Even today Hindu marriages and cremation of the dead are conducted on the basis of vedic rites. The ''vedas'' also provide a comprehensive picture of early Indian society and describe social rites, politics, economics, education, industry, agriculture and medicine. ''Rgveda'', for'' ''example,'' ''gives a comprehensive picture of women';s education of the time, while ''Atharvaveda'' gives a detailed description of the practice of medicine. All this makes the ''vedas'' not merely indispensable religious books but documents illustrating ways of life touching on the contemporary life concerning politics, economics, society, literature and history. [Dulal Bhowmik]

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	~~<p class=Normal >~~'''Vedas''' (from Sanskrit ''vid'', to know) sacred Hindu scriptures. Traditionally, the hymns or words that comprise the ''vedas'' are believed to have come from God but through ''rs''''is'' such as Visvamitra and Bharadvaja. Thus the rsis were known as ''mantradrasta ''or those who could see these words emanating from God. Some of the rsis were women, such as ''Visvavara ''and ''Lopamudra''. Another name for the ''vedas'' is ''shruti'', something learnt by hearing. Before the ''vedas'' were written down, they were preserved in the memory and passed on orally from guru to disciple.		'''Vedas''' (from Sanskrit ''vid'', to know) sacred Hindu scriptures. Traditionally, the hymns or words that comprise the ''vedas'' are believed to have come from God but through ''rs''''is'' such as Visvamitra and Bharadvaja. Thus the rsis were known as ''mantradrasta ''or those who could see these words emanating from God. Some of the rsis were women, such as ''Visvavara ''and ''Lopamudra''. Another name for the ''vedas'' is ''shruti'', something learnt by hearing. Before the ''vedas'' were written down, they were preserved in the memory and passed on orally from guru to disciple.

	The ''vedas'' are also known as ''tray''''i'''' ''or trilogy as Vyasadeva compiled scattered hymns into three books: ''R''''g'','' Yajuh'' and ''S''''a''''ma'', for convenience of use in worship. They are also called ''Sanghit''''a'''' ''or collection. There is a fourth, somewhat later, ''veda'', the ''Atharvaveda'','' ''some of the hymns of which were taken from the first three books. This part is not used in worship. There is another reason for referring to the ''vedas'' as ''trayi'', as the hymns are divided into three parts on the basis of the metrical classification of the verses.		The ''vedas'' are also known as ''tray''''i'''' ''or trilogy as Vyasadeva compiled scattered hymns into three books: ''R''''g'','' Yajuh'' and ''S''''a''''ma'', for convenience of use in worship. They are also called ''Sanghit''''a'''' ''or collection. There is a fourth, somewhat later, ''veda'', the ''Atharvaveda'','' ''some of the hymns of which were taken from the first three books. This part is not used in worship. There is another reason for referring to the ''vedas'' as ''trayi'', as the hymns are divided into three parts on the basis of the metrical classification of the verses.

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<p class=Normal >'''Vedas''' (from Sanskrit ''vid'', to know) sacred Hindu scriptures. Traditionally, the hymns or words that comprise the ''vedas'' are believed to have come from God but through ''rs''''is'' such as Visvamitra and Bharadvaja. Thus the rsis were known as ''mantradrasta ''or those who could see these words emanating from God. Some of the rsis were women, such as ''Visvavara ''and ''Lopamudra''. Another name for the ''vedas'' is ''shruti'', something learnt by hearing. Before the ''vedas'' were written down, they were preserved in the memory and passed on orally from guru to disciple.

The ''vedas'' are also known as ''tray''''i'''' ''or trilogy as Vyasadeva compiled scattered hymns into three books: ''R''''g'','' Yajuh'' and ''S''''a''''ma'', for convenience of use in worship. They are also called ''Sanghit''''a'''' ''or collection. There is a fourth, somewhat later, ''veda'', the ''Atharvaveda'','' ''some of the hymns of which were taken from the first three books. This part is not used in worship. There is another reason for referring to the ''vedas'' as ''trayi'', as the hymns are divided into three parts on the basis of the metrical classification of the verses.

Oriental and western scholars differ widely regarding the date of the ''vedas''. It is generally agreed, however, that the composition of the ''vedas'' was spread over a long period, that is to say, between 2,500-950 BC.

There are four kinds of texts in the ''vedas'': [[mantraS]] or ''sanghita'','' br''''a''''hma''''n''''a'','' ''''a''''ra''''n''''yaka'' and [[upanisad]]. Mantras are composed mainly in verse except for a part of the ''Yajuhsanghit''''a'' which is in prose. They are an important part of the ''vedas'' and consist of praise of the gods, prayers, etc. There is a slight difference between the mantras of the different ''vedas:'' thus, the mantras in the ''Rgveda'' invite the gods to respond to prayers, the ''Yajuhveda'' mantras invoke the gods, and the ''S''''a''''maveda'' mantras shower praises on them. The ''Brahmana'' is essentially an explication of the mantras. It is in prose and focuses on deeds. The ''A''''ra''''n''''yaka'' is oriented towards both deeds and knowledge while the ''upanisad'' or ''ved''''a''''nta'' is wholly oriented towards knowledge.

The subjects of the ''vedas'' are generally divided into two categories: praxis and theory. The first category contains descriptions of different gods and goddesses and the ways in which they must be worshipped. The second category is the essence of the ''vedas''. It describes Brahma, his manifestations and how the universe was created and the relationship of the living world to him. It says Brahma is one, that he exists everywhere, and that the different gods are manifestations of his many powers. It is on the basis of this theory that Indian philosophy subsequently found its ultimate form in the ''Upanisads''.

The ''vedas'' contain advice for common people in their daily lives. Traditional Hindu society and [[hinduism]] itself are based on the social rites of the ''vedas''. Even today Hindu marriages and cremation of the dead are conducted on the basis of vedic rites. The ''vedas'' also provide a comprehensive picture of early Indian society and describe social rites, politics, economics, education, industry, agriculture and medicine. ''Rgveda'', for'' ''example,'' ''gives a comprehensive picture of women';s education of the time, while ''Atharvaveda'' gives a detailed description of the practice of medicine. All this makes the ''vedas'' not merely indispensable religious books but documents illustrating ways of life touching on the contemporary life concerning politics, economics, society, literature and history. [Dulal Bhowmik] [Bhowmik, Dulal Professor of Sanskrit, Dhaka University]

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