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Veda Vargeekarana (वेदवर्गीकरणम्) (view source)
Revision as of 11:02, 6 March 2018
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Thus as seen above different classification systems are seen for every shaka.
Thus as seen above different classification systems are seen for every shaka.
=== Shakas ===
=== Shakas ===
The number of Yajurveda shakas is given variously by different rishis and scholars as 101 shakas (recensions)<ref name=":223222" /> 107 according to Sutasamhita, Skanda and Brahmanda Puranas, 109 according to Muktikopanishad, 100 according to Pathanjali in his Mahabhasyam, 86 according to Charanavyuha and Shaunaka. According to Vayu Purana, there were 86 student lineages and thus 86 shakas of Maharshi Vaisampayana.<ref name=":13222" /> Vishnupurana and Agnipurana give a number of 27 shakas of Yajurveda.<ref name=":0223222" /> Thus quite some variation is seen in the number of shakas that existed for Yajurveda.
The number of Yajurveda shakas is given variously by different rishis and scholars as 101 shakas (recensions)<ref name=":223222" />, 101 shakas of which 86 were Krishna Yajurveda and 15 belonged to Shukla Yajurveda<ref name=":122" />, 107 according to Sutasamhita, Skanda and Brahmanda Puranas, 109 according to Muktikopanishad, 100 according to Pathanjali in his Mahabhasyam, 86 according to Charanavyuha and Shaunaka. According to Vayu Purana, there were 86 student lineages and thus 86 shakas of Maharshi Vaisampayana are mentioned.<ref name=":13222" /> Vishnupurana and Agnipurana give a number of 27 shakas of Yajurveda.<ref name=":0223222" /> Thus quite some variation is seen in the number of shakas that existed for Yajurveda.
In the present day five Shakas of Yajurveda are seen namely Taittriya, Katha or Kapisthala, Maitrayani, Vajasaneyi and Kanva according to some scholars.<ref name=":13222" />
In the present day five Shakas of Yajurveda are seen namely Taittriya, Katha or Kapisthala, Maitrayani, Vajasaneyi and Kanva according to some scholars.<ref name=":13222" />
* '''Shukla Yajurveda'''
* '''Shukla Yajurveda'''
Today a vast majority of people follow the Yajurveda. Krishna Yajurveda is common in the South of India and Shukla Yajurveda in the North.
Today a vast majority of people follow the Yajurveda. Krishna Yajurveda is common in the South of India and Shukla Yajurveda in the North.
Shukla Yajurveda Shakas (15)<ref name=":122" /> : Charanavyuha's book mentions the 15 Shukla Yajurveda shakas as follows
Kanva, Madhyandhina, Shopeyaha, Tapayaneeyaha, Kapalaha, Poundravastasha, Avatikaha, Paramavatikaha, Parasharyaha, Vaidheyaha, Vaineyaha, Audheyaha, Galavaha, Vaijavaha, Katyayaneyaha. Of these presently only Kanva and Madhyandina samhitas are available
Krishna Yajurveda Shakas<ref name=":122" /> : Of the 86 shakas only four are available : Taittiriya, Katha, Kapisthala, and Maitrayani
==== कृष्णयजुर्वेद संहिता || Krishna Yajurveda ====
==== कृष्णयजुर्वेद संहिता || Krishna Yajurveda ====
The term कृष्ण || krishna of the shakha is so given due to following reasons
The term कृष्ण || krishna of the shakha is so given due to following reasons
Texts of the four major shakas that have survived are<ref name=":122" />
Texts of the four major shakas that have survived are<ref name=":122" />
# '''मैत्रायणी || Maitrayani'''
# '''तैत्तिरीय || Taittiriya'''
# '''कठ/काठक || Katha or Kathaka'''
# '''कठ/काठक || Katha or Kathaka'''
# '''कपिष्ठलकठ || Kapisthala-Katha'''
# '''कपिष्ठलकठ || Kapisthala-Katha'''
# '''तैत्तिरीय || Taittiriya'''
# '''मैत्रायणी || Maitrayani'''
==== Brahmanas Aranyakas and Upanishads ====
==== Brahmanas Aranyakas and Upanishads ====
Related to this Samhita are-
Related to this Samhita are-<ref name=":1" />
# Taittiriya Brahmana
# Taittiriya and Maitrayani Aranyakas
# Taittiriya Upanishad
# Kathopanishad
# Swetaswatara Upanishad
# Maitrayani Upanishad
# Maha Narayana Upanishad.
==== शुक्लयजुर्वेद संहिता || Shukla Yajurveda ====
==== शुक्लयजुर्वेद संहिता || Shukla Yajurveda ====
The term शुक्ला || Shukla of the shakha is so given due to following reasons
The term शुक्ला || Shukla of the shakha is so given due to following reasons
==== Brahmanas Aranyakas and Upanishads ====
==== Brahmanas Aranyakas and Upanishads ====
Related to this Samhita are-
Related to this Samhita are-
# Satapatha Brahmana. This is a work extensively serving as a general guide to all the Vedas.
# BrhadAranyaka
# Isavasyopanishad
# Brhadaranyokopanishad
==== कृष्णशुक्ल-यजुर्वेदयोः भेदः ====
==== कृष्णशुक्ल-यजुर्वेदयोः भेदः ====
Following are few differences between Krishna and Shukla Yajurveda presented by Pt. Rishiram Regmi.<ref name=":122">Regmi, Sri Rishiramji. Article : [http://vedicheritage.gov.in/flipbook/ved_vedang_gp_15/#book/ ''Yajurved ka Sankshipth Parichay''] available in Vedic Heritage Portal.</ref>
Following are few differences between Krishna and Shukla Yajurveda presented by Pt. Rishiram Regmi.<ref name=":122">Regmi, Sri Rishiramji. Article : [http://vedicheritage.gov.in/flipbook/ved_vedang_gp_15/#book/ ''Yajurved ka Sankshipth Parichay''] available in Vedic Heritage Portal.</ref>
# Tandya Maha Brahmana, the biggest and most important, the other seven Brahmanas namely Shadvimshabrahmana, Arsheyabrahmana, Samavidhanabrahmana, Devatadhyayabrahmana,Chanddogyopanishad-brahmana, Vamshabrahmana and Samhitopanishadbrahmana.
# Tandya Maha Brahmana, the biggest and most important, the other seven Brahmanas namely Shadvimshabrahmana, Arsheyabrahmana, Samavidhanabrahmana, Devatadhyayabrahmana,Chanddogyopanishad-brahmana, Vamshabrahmana and Samhitopanishadbrahmana.
# One Aranyaka of this Samhita is available which is called Talavakara or Jaiminiya Aranyaka.
# One Aranyaka of this Samhita is available which is called Talavakara or Jaiminiya Aranyaka.
# Chandogya Upanishad and the Kenopanishad, also known as Talavakaropanishad.
# Chandogya Upanishad
# Kenopanishad, also known as Talavakaropanishad.
== अथर्व वेदः || Atharva Veda ==
== अथर्व वेदः || Atharva Veda ==
=== Etymology ===
=== Etymology ===
Atharvana or Atharva Veda (Samskrit : अथर्वण or अथर्व) थु्र्वी हिंसायाम् धातु undergoes change into थर्व. अथर्व means that which is devoid of himsa or harm to others.
Atharvana or Atharva Veda (Samskrit : अथर्वण or अथर्व) थु्र्वी हिंसायाम् धातु undergoes change into थर्व. अथर्व means that which is devoid of himsa or harm to others.
Other names of this Veda include Brahma Veda, Kshtra veda (as it contains a information about rajaneeti or statecraft and administration for kings), Bhishagveda (as it contains information about diseases and their cure), Angiroveda and Atharvangiro veda.<ref name=":0">Regmi, SriRishiramji. Article : ''[http://vedicheritage.gov.in/pdf/ved_vedang_gp_17.pdf Atharvaved ka sankshipth parichay]'' available at Vedic Heritage Portal</ref><ref>''[https://ia800209.us.archive.org/22/items/atharvavedasamhi014565mbp/atharvavedasamhi014565mbp.pdf Atharva Veda Samhita]'' (Telugu) Tirupati : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam</ref> It is called as Brahma Veda due to the following 3 reasons
Other names of this Veda include Brahma Veda, Kshtra veda (as it contains a information about rajaneeti or statecraft and administration for kings), Bhishagveda (as it contains information about diseases and their cure), Angiroveda and Atharvangiro veda.<ref name=":0">Regmi, SriRishiramji. Article : ''[http://vedicheritage.gov.in/pdf/ved_vedang_gp_17.pdf Atharvaved ka sankshipth parichay]'' available at Vedic Heritage Portal</ref><ref>''[https://ia800209.us.archive.org/22/items/atharvavedasamhi014565mbp/atharvavedasamhi014565mbp.pdf Atharva Veda Samhita]'' (Telugu) Tirupati : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam</ref> It is called as Brahma Veda due to the following 3 reasons<ref name=":0" />
# In Yajna karmas Brahma is the Rtvik who oversees the yajna.
# In Yajna karmas Brahma is the Rtvik who oversees the yajna.
# Contains the knowledge of Brahman
# Contains the knowledge of Brahman