Dear All,
Each Veda consists of four parts:
-the Mantra-Samhitas or hymns,
-the Brahmanas or explanations of Mantras or rituals,
-the Aranyakas and
-the Upanishads.
The division of the Vedas into four parts is to suit the four stages in a man’s life.
-the Mantra-Samhitas or hymns,
-the Brahmanas or explanations of Mantras or rituals,
-the Aranyakas and
-the Upanishads.
The division of the Vedas into four parts is to suit the four stages in a man’s life.
The Mantra-Samhitas are hymns in praise of the
Vedic God for attaining material prosperity here and happiness hereafter. They
are metrical poems comprising prayers, hymns and incantations addressed to
various deities, both subjective and objective.
The Mantra portion of the Vedas is useful for the Brahmacharins.
The Mantra portion of the Vedas is useful for the Brahmacharins.
The Brahmana portions guide people to perform
sacrificial rites. They are prose explanations of the method of using the
Mantras in the Yajna or the sacrifice.
The Brahmana portion is suitable for the householders.
The Brahmana portion is suitable for the householders.
The Aranyakas are the forest books, the mystical
sylvan texts which give philosophical interpretations of the rituals.
The Aranyakas are intended for the Vanaprasthas or hermits who prepare themselves for taking Sannyasa.
The Aranyakas are intended for the Vanaprasthas or hermits who prepare themselves for taking Sannyasa.
The Upanishads are the most important portion of
the Vedas. The Upanishads contain the essence or the knowledge portion of the
Vedas.
The philosophy of the Upanishads is sublime, profound, lofty and soul-stirring.
The Upanishads speak of the identity of the individual soul and the Supreme Soul. They reveal the most subtle and deep spiritual truths.
The Upanishads are useful for the Sannyasins.
The philosophy of the Upanishads is sublime, profound, lofty and soul-stirring.
The Upanishads speak of the identity of the individual soul and the Supreme Soul. They reveal the most subtle and deep spiritual truths.
The Upanishads are useful for the Sannyasins.
The subject matter of the whole Veda is divided
into Karma-Kanda, Upasana-Kanda and Jnana-Kanda.
The Karma-Kanda or Ritualistic Section deals with various sacrifices and rituals.
The Upasana-Kanda or Worship-Section deals with various kinds of worship or meditation.
The Jnana-Kanda or Knowledge-Section deals with the highest knowledge of Nirguna Brahman.
The Mantras and the Brahmanas constitute Karma-Kanda;
The Aranyakas constitute Upasana-Kanda; and,
The Upanishads constitute Jnana-Kanda.
The Karma-Kanda or Ritualistic Section deals with various sacrifices and rituals.
The Upasana-Kanda or Worship-Section deals with various kinds of worship or meditation.
The Jnana-Kanda or Knowledge-Section deals with the highest knowledge of Nirguna Brahman.
The Mantras and the Brahmanas constitute Karma-Kanda;
The Aranyakas constitute Upasana-Kanda; and,
The Upanishads constitute Jnana-Kanda.
Love.
Whatever you have learnt here, share it with others. It is not enough if you share it with others, you too should put your knowledge into practice and derive benefit therefrom. We prepare many delicious items at home and serve them to the guests. Is it not necessary that we should also partake of them?
“Embodiments of Love, Students!
Whatever you have learnt here, share it with others. It is not enough if you share it with others, you too should put your knowledge into practice and derive benefit therefrom. We prepare many delicious items at home and serve them to the guests. Is it not necessary that we should also partake of them?
Likewise, we should digest the Vedic knowledge we have acquired and also share it with others. All types of knowledge have originated from the Vēdas. That is why the Vēda is extolled as sarva vijñāna sampatti (the treasure chest of knowledge). But unfortunately, we are not making proper use of such a treasure. Share your knowledge to the extent you have acquired. Never forget what you have learnt. With sincere effort, you will certainly be able to attain sākṣhātkāra. Those of you who wish to have the vision of God should digest the Vedic wisdom you have acquired and share it with others.”
Bhagavān Sri Sathya Sai Baba – Discourse on 19 October 2004
Introduction to Vedas and Vedanta is truly enlightening and informative. It kindles one’s desires to learn more about vedas. Please continue the posts on this theme as it will definitely help us to deepen and strengthen our knowledge and understanding of Vedas and Vedanta. We cannot expect to get the quintessence of vedas except in this blog.
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