The word Veda is made of the Sanskrit word (dhatu) ‘Vid’ which means knowledge.
The kinds of Vedas are :
(i) Rigveda,
(ii) Yajurveda,
(iii) Samveda,
(iv) Artharvaveda
- Rigveda : It is considered the oldest and first text of the world. In the Rigveda, there are primarily religious Suktas. It contains 10,500 mantras and 1028 suktas. It is divided into 10 divisions (Mandal) This book gives us information about the social, political, religious and economic life of the Aryans.
- Yajurveda : Under it there are rules and regulations of the Yajnas and Havans. It is both in prose and poetry. There are 40 chapters in it.
- Samveda : This Veda is known as the source of music and art. Under this, the way to pronounce mantras while doing Yajna (sacrificing), so that the diety can be pleased, is explained.
- Atharaveda : It has 20 chapters (Kaand) and 732 Suktas. It also gives the principles of politics and sociology.
