Veda is the entire knowledge of nature. The word 'Veda' is
originated from the sanskrit verb - 'vid' denoting 'knowing'. Thus, Veda
means knowledge. Veda is believably the first creation in the history of
knowledge and education. It was originated right from the beginning of this
creation, or when man started to breath, that's why Veda interprets 'soham'
denoting Sanskrit-word - sah + aham = 'That is me'. God says- "The
point where you began and the point where you exist, as well as the point where
you will end; everywhere I am dewelling."
Veda, believably, written by the Devine Person (God) and 'not to be
'writeable by a human being' and which is even in
thousands of years not completely and truly interpreted, contains all the knowledge
that exists at this moment. From Biology to Astrology, from music to economics
and from Languages to grammars, all are inspired, originated and expanded from the 4 VEDAS. Veda was first in listening and memorizing tradition, that's why it is also called 'Shrotra'. Later it was compiled in book by the followers. It is in Vedic Sanskrit which is difficult than general Sanskrit.
India,
the land of Veda, and the origin of spiritualism has a huge store of religious
and cultural knowledge and all of them are originated or interpreted from Veda.
Not only spiritual but material or scientific knowledge also was introduced in Veda.
And everybody knows the oldest alive knowledge in Sanskrit was introduced by Veda.
Though Vedic knowledge is so deep and so large that it is absolutely impossible
to interprete and spread it in a short time and limited space; we attempt to bring it's most important knowledge with an authentic
interpretation and application system to let people know the way to leave in
peace, harmony and successes
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The
Vedas are believably 'self-existant' because it is so huge with the deep knowledge's
one can't imagine to compile in the pages. that is why Veda is called - '
apaurusheya ' i.e. man can't make it. And when it was introduce there was no
existence of paper or any writing material or activities, therefore, Veda was
introduced and spread by hearing tradition. Sanskrit word - Shrotra = ears,
therefore Veda is called shrotra, to be hearable, and the people who practise
Veda are called -' Shrotriya ' ( Brahman ). Vedas are in 4 independent
volumes and every volume cover such wide area of natural activities. In short,
Veda covers - spiritualism to devotion, physics to mathematics, arts to
commerce and astrology to medical science.
Upnishads - The treatises written by the sages thousands of years ago
Vedang - The literatures those were added as interpreting parts of Veda
Puran - 18 great scriptures written by Maharishi Ved Vyas. Most of the rituals are based on Purans while Mantras have been taken from Veda and Purans.
Some Important Vedic Terms
Richa
The hymn, Veda is written in Mantra or richa
Rishi
The sage who saw the mantra in-sight
Chhanda
The rhythm which mantra is sung
Devta
The Lord (of a particular mantra)
Mantra
A combination of particular letters and words that generates resonance & evenrgy
Agni
The Fire, greatly praised
Brihaspati
The Sage , The Planet Jupiter
Prajapati
The First Lord, Son of Brahma
Brahma
The Almighty God
Brahmaa
The creater of universe
Vishnu
The care taker
Shiva
The destroyer of universe
Purohit
The Pandit who does Yagya
Yajmaan
The Host / Person for whom the Yagya is done
Daan
Donation to good candidate
Adita
The Sun, son of Aditi, Lords
Viniyog
To establish a mantra for particular purpose
Nyas
To establish lords in different parts / directions
Beej
The Seed, The central power of mantra
Ahuti
Sacrificed articles given in fire (Hawan)
Samkalp
Oath to do some ritual
Guru
The Teacher who gives light (knowedge)
Yagya
The Ritual that creates energy
Shrotriya
A Brahmin who practices Veda
Jap
Chanting Mantra
Gaan
Singing Hymns of Veda
Drashta
The Sage (Maharishi) who saw a mantra in sight
Yajman
The Person for whom Yagya is performed
Purohit
The Pandit that performes Yagya
Ritvik
The Pandit that performes Hawan
Agni
The Holy fire (thus not evey fire)
Nav-Grah
All 9 Planets
Samidha
The Woods those are used in hawan
Sakalya
The hawan materials
Veda has been devided in 6 major
parts
Mouth of veda- Shabda- Shashtra or Grammar- The rules and regulations for speaking language.
Eyes of veda- Jyotish or astrology -
Interpretation of planets and stars in life for protection, prevention and
cure.
Ears of veda - Nirukt or paraspiritualim
- Explanation of God and devinity.
Hands - Kalp or Karmakand or worshipping - Explanation how to perform.
Nose - Shiksha or General Education - All material sciences
Feet - Chhand or Rithm or music
Brief descriptions of 4 Vedas :- Rigved - It is all about Rik - i.e. Humanity & Divinity. This Veda
teaches how to live how to let live, devotion, spirit, divinity and parapsychology
all are described in this volume of Veda.
Yajurved -
Yajurved explains all about Activities, Yagya, worshipping and other relevant
areas.
Samved
- Samved explains all about chhand, taal, music, creation,
poetry, literature and natural or human beauty.
Atharvaved- It
teaches all about materialistic sciences like commerce, economy, civics,
geography, physics, biology, chemistry, geometry, geology, astrology,
astronomy, communication sciences, mathematics etc.
