The Vedas (वेद)
The Vedas are the primary authoritative scriptures of Sanatana Dharma. Revealed to the ancient seers (Rishis) in deep meditation, they contain the cosmic sound vibrations that sustain creation. Explore the four individual Vedas and the six auxiliary disciplines (Vedangas) below.
Every Veda is divided into four chronological layers: the Samhita (mantras & hymns), the Brahmana (ritual explanations), the Aranyaka (philosophical meditations), and the Upanishad (pure non-dual metaphysics). The diagram above maps this fundamental architecture.
This page is maintained as a clear study guide. It uses traditional structure, common scripture names, and source notes where available. When mantra or verse text is published, source and copyright details are reviewed separately.
