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V. 1. Brahma, Padma, Vishnu, Shiva, Bhagavata, Narada.; V. 2. Markandeya, Agni, Bhavishya, Brahmavaivarta, Linga, Varaha.; V. 3. Skanda, Vamana, Kurma, Matsya, Garuda, Brahmanda, Vayu.
The Vedas are ancient texts that are sacred in India and renowned the world over. The world Veda literally means knowledge. The root is vid, 'to know'. The Vedas are thus texts that provide knowledge. There are four Vedas, known as the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda and the Atharva Veda. Many years ago, the Vedas were referred to as trayi or three. There must have been some point of time when there were only three Vedas. These are acknowledged to have ...
A lucid and easy-to-read beginner's introduction to the Upanishads for those interested in knowing more about Hinduism. Vedic literature is divided into two broad groups. The first is known as 'Karma Kanda', the section that deals with rituals and rites. The second section is 'Janna Kanda', the part that deals with knowledge. This segment is the spiritual and philosophical part and consists of the 'aranyakas' and the 'Upanishads'. The Word Upanishad is derived ...