The sacred body of ancient Hindu scriptures comprising hymns, rituals, and philosophical knowledge revealed to ancient sages.
ऋग्वेद
The core collection of Vedic mantras, hymns, and chants forming the oldest layer of each Veda.
यजुर्वेद
The Veda of sacrificial formulas, containing prose mantras (yajus) used by the Adhvaryu priest.
सामवेद
The Veda of melodies and chants, consisting of hymns from Rigveda set to musical notations.
अथर्ववेद
The Veda of everyday knowledge, addressing concerns of daily life, medicine, and philosophy.