Four Vedas – The Most Important Hindu Scriptures

Riga Veda

Riga Veda is considered the oldest among the four Vedas. It is subdivided into ten books. It is believed that Riga Veda was composed during the early Vedic period. However, the codification in the book may have been undertaken after its composition in oral form.

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Sama Veda

Some of the hymns contained in Sama Veda are taken from Riga Veda. The purpose of doing the same is to set the hymns for chanting by priests.

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Yajur Veda

Yajur Veda contains rituals to be performed by priests during Yajna. A

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Atharva Veda

Among other things, Atharva Veda explains the rituals.

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