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.
The information presented on this page is compiled from standard Sanskrit manuscripts, Gita Press editions, and critical academic compilations such as those from the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI). We prioritize accuracy and translation alignment with classical commentators (such as Adi Shankaracharya, Sayana, and Ramanujacharya) rather than modern interpretations.