The Four Vedas: A Treasure Full of Wisdom
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The Vedas are the oldest and most important scriptures of Hinduism. The word Veda means “knowledge.”. These texts are books of wisdom, guiding people on how to live their lives in harmony with the universe and each other. These texts were not written by any one person but they are believed to be revealed wisdom, passed down by great sages long ago. The Vedas were everything from beautiful poems to powerful mantras that helped connect individuals to God.
myNachiketa presents The Four Vedas: A Treasure Full of Wisdom for Children to understand life, truth, and the eternal connection between the soul and the universe.
The Four Vedas
The Vedas are some of the oldest and most revered scriptures in Hinduism, written Sanskrit. They are divided into four parts:
Rigveda: This is the oldest Veda, filled with hymns dedicated to different gods and praises of nature.
Yajurveda: Contains mantras intended to be recited during various rituals, teaching us the importance discipline, order, and prayer and offering.
Samaveda: Known as the Veda of melodies, it has songs sung during ceremonies.
Atharvaveda: This one is more practical. It talks about daily life, health, peace, and even simple remedies. It teaches us to live happily and wisely in the world.
1. Rigveda: Hymns of Praise
Rigveda is filled with beautiful hymns that praise the gods and celebrate the wonders of nature. The Rig Veda is the oldest Veda. It talks about how the world began, the gods, and their bond with people. Hymns praise elements like Ani, Surya and Vayu. In the Rigveda, we learn that the beauty of the world around us, like rivers and mountains, is a reflection of God’s presence.
Dear children, every time you appreciate nature, like watching a sunset or listening to birds, you are living the essence of the Rigveda.
2. Yajurveda: The Guide to Rituals
Yajurveda, consists of mantras that guide us in performing sacred ceremonies. The word “yajus” means sacrifice or offering, and “veda” means knowledge.
This Veda explains how rituals should be done—what to say, what to offer, and how to pray with respect. In ancient times, one priest would read out the instructions while another performed the ritual.
It teaches us the importance of discipline, devotion, and giving with a pure heart.
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The Yajurveda teaches us the importance of doing the right thing at the right time. We can think of it as a guide that helps us in celebrations and special moments.
3. Samaveda: The Melody of Rituals
The Samaveda brings us the joy of music! Priests used to sing these chants during prayers and rituals to create a sacred and peaceful atmosphere, like music that connects humans to God.
The Samaveda has two main parts:
The Gana, which is a collection of tunes and melodies.
The Arcika, which is a collection of verses (words) that match those melodies.
Together, the Gana and Arcika are like lyrics and music—one gives the words, and the other gives the tune. That is why the Samaveda is also called the “Veda of melodies.”
4. Atharvaveda: Wisdom for Daily Life
Atharvaveda, speaks about health, happiness, and practical magic to improve our lives. The Atharvaveda is different from the other three Vedas. While the Rigveda, Samaveda, and Yajurveda focus more on prayers and rituals, the Atharvaveda talks about everyday life.
It has hymns and prayers for good health, peace, happiness, and protection. It also includes simple advice on how to live well, care for the body, respect nature, and stay safe from problems.
Significance of the Four Vedas in Hinduism
Together, the four Vedas are like the four legs of a strong table—they support the foundation of Hinduism. They give us:
Faith (through prayers and songs)
Devotion (through music and chants)
Discipline (through rituals)
Wisdom (through everyday guidance and philosophy)
They remind us that God is everywhere, knowledge is sacred, and life is meant to be lived with love, respect, and truth.
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