The Four Sacred Vedas
The eternal scriptures — the breath of Brahman, the foundation of all knowledge.
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Rigveda
Knowledge of Hymns of Praise
Composed circa 1500–1200 BCE; the oldest of the four Vedas
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Yajurveda
Knowledge of Sacrificial Formulas
Compiled circa 1100–800 BCE
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Samaveda
Knowledge of Melodies and Chants
Compiled circa 1200–1000 BCE
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Atharvaveda
Knowledge of Atharvan
Compiled circa 1000–900 BCE
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