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Line 305: − === देवताः छन्दसः ऋत्विक् च ॥ Devatas, Chandas and Rtvik === − Like ऋग्वेदः ॥ Rigveda from where अथर्वणवेदः ॥ Atharvanaveda takes a significant part, the छन्दस् ॥ chandas here include अनुष्टुप् ॥ Anustup, त्रिष्टुभप् ॥ Tristup along with many other new छन्दस् ॥ chandas or metrical forms. Worship of many देवताः ॥ devatas is also seen along with the acceptance of the Supreme Being. The ऋत्विक् ॥ rtvik of अथर्ववेदः ॥ Atharvaveda is '''ब्रह्मा || Brahma''' who supervises the conduct of the यज्ञ-s ॥ Yajnas. − === विषयम् ॥ Content === − As the अथर्ववेदसंहिता ॥ Atharvaveda Samhita has some special features, it stands apart from the other three Vedas. It deals more with worldly things than with the other worlds and the यज्ञाः ॥ yajnas mentioned here are utilized as a means to them. Amidst mundane subjects high philosophical ideas are also found in this Veda. − − This Veda contains many types of mantras for the following worldly or materialistic purposes<ref>Introduction to Atharva Veda Samhita from [http://vedicheritage.gov.in/samhitas/atharvaveda-samhitas/ Vedic Heritage Portal]</ref> − * To ward off evils and hardship, snakes, and supernatural forces such as demons. − * To destroy enemies − * Marriage, cremation and other संस्काराः ॥ [[Samskaras (संस्काराः)|samskaras]] − * Description of diseases,their cure and herbal remedies − * For prolonging life − * For fulfilling one’s desires − * For wealth, trade and commerce − * राजनीतिः ॥ Rajaneeti includes statecraft, defense systems of the country, training for soldiers, winning in wars. − * Related to Supreme Reality, Immortality and other philosophical matters. − * Creation and emergence of the Universe. . − The अथर्ववेदः ॥ Atharvaveda was not considered as a Veda in the Vedic era, and was accepted as a Veda during later ages; though some schools do not consider it even in modern era. − − The Atharvaveda has been a primary source for information about Vedic culture, their customs and beliefs, the social economic conditions, agricultural and scientific matters, the requirements of people in everyday life in Vedic era ranging from मन्त्राः ॥ mantras for snakes to those associated with kings and governance. − === प्रसिद्धाः विषयाः ॥ Famous Aspects === − * पृथ्वीसूक्तम् || Prthvi Sukta − * मधुविद्यासूक्तम् ॥ Madhuvidya Sukta − * काण्ड ॥ Kanda 15 is called व्रात्यकाण्डः || Vratya kanda. It deals about people whose origin and nature is debated by many scholars, and they did not follow any kind of वैदिकक्रियाः ॥ vaidika kriyas, nor had respect for any rituals.<ref name=":2232222" />
Veda Vargeekarana (वेदवर्गीकरणम्) (view source)
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# पैप्पलादः ॥ Pippalada (incomplete version)
# पैप्पलादः ॥ Pippalada (incomplete version)
# शौनकः ॥ Shaunaka
# शौनकः ॥ Shaunaka
=== ब्राह्मणानि आरण्यकानि उपनिषदः च ॥ Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads ===
=== ब्राह्मणानि आरण्यकानि उपनिषदः च ॥ Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads ===
Only one ब्राह्मणम् ॥ Brahmana called गोपथब्राह्मणम् ॥ Gopatha Brahmana has been discovered. No आरण्यकम् ॥ Aranyaka of this वेदः ॥ Veda has come to light so far.
Only one ब्राह्मणम् ॥ Brahmana called गोपथब्राह्मणम् ॥ Gopatha Brahmana has been discovered. No आरण्यकम् ॥ Aranyaka of this वेदः ॥ Veda has come to light so far.