Thursday, July 3, 2008

Ancient Vedic Hymns

Vedas:

  • Rig Veda - Knowledge of Hymns, 10,859 verses
  • Yajur Veda - Knowledge of Liturgy, 3,988 verses
  • Sama Veda - Knowledge of Classical Music, 1,549 verses
  • Ayur Veda - Knowledge of Medicine, over 100,000 verses

Upanishads:

  • Jyotisha – Astrology and Astronomy.
  • Kalpa – Rituals and Legal matters.
  • Siksha – Phonetics.
  • Aitareya – Creation of the Universe, Man and Evolution.
  • Chandogya – Reincarnation, Soul.
  • Kaushitaki – Karma.
  • Kena – Austerity, Work, and Restraint.
  • Dharnur Veda – Science of Archery and War.
  • Mundaka – Discipline, Faith and warning of Ignorance.
  • Sulba Sutra – Knowledge of Mathematics

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