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ऋग्वेद
Ṛgveda
The Veda of inspired hymns
A foundational collection of sūktas addressed to the powers of the cosmos, preserved as a living poetic archive.Explore the four Vedas through a carefully layered reading experience: Saṁhitā, translation, linguistic notes and classical bhāṣya.
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The Veda of inspired hymns
A foundational collection of sūktas addressed to the powers of the cosmos, preserved as a living poetic archive.The Veda of sacrificial formulae
Prose and verse formulae that guide the ritual act, preserved in Śukla and Kṛṣṇa recensions.The Veda of sung revelation
Mantras arranged for melodic recitation, forming the textual foundation of Sāma-gāna.The Veda of everyday and cosmic life
Hymns for wellbeing, polity, healing and metaphysical reflection, alongside the concerns of household life.Source register: Government of India Vedic Heritage Portal · view recension register ↗
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