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}}Samaveda (Samskrit:सामवेदः) is the third of the [[The Four Vedas (चतुर्वेदाः)|Four Vedas]], and is the third of Vedatrayi. Samaveda is made up of mantras called as "Saman" or "Sama" meaning lyrical mantra. The union of Rik mantras and Swara alone is Sama. Hence the text of the Sama Veda is a reduced version of the [[Rigveda (ऋग्वेदः)|Rigveda]]. It is mandatory for Sama to be lyrical and its secret is in its musical annotation and rendering.  

}}Samaveda (Samskrit:सामवेदः) is the third of the [[The Four Vedas (चतुर्वेदाः)|Four Vedas]], and is the third of Vedatrayi. Samaveda is made up of mantras called as "Saman" or "Sama" meaning lyrical mantra. The union of Rik mantras and Swara alone is Sama. Hence the text of the Sama Veda is a reduced version of the [[Rigveda (ऋग्वेदः)|Rigveda]]. It is mandatory for Sama to be lyrical and its secret is in its musical annotation and rendering.  

== Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

The Samaveda is shortest of all the four Vedas. It is closely connected with the Rigveda. It is important to note that the Samhita of the Samaveda includes many mantras, a large number indeed, from the Samhita of Rigveda. These mantras are chiefly derived from the eighth and the ninth Mandalas of the Rigveda. The Samaveda is compiled exclusively for ritual application, for Samans are all meant to be chanted during the ceremonies of the Soma-yajna. In the ritualistic tradition, these mantras are recited at those yajnas in which Soma plant is pressed and juice is extracted which with other ingredients is offered to various deities. The Samaveda is, therefore, specially intended for the Udgatr priest, who chants Samans at the yajnika ritual. Its mantras assume their proper character of musical samans or chants only in the various song-books called Ganas. According to Jaimini - Melody is called Saman.

The Samaveda is shortest of all the four Vedas. It is closely connected with the Rigveda. It is important to note that the Samhita of the Samaveda includes many mantras, a large number indeed, from the Samhita of Rigveda. These mantras are chiefly derived from the eighth and the ninth Mandalas of the Rigveda. The Samaveda is compiled exclusively for ritual application, for Samans are all meant to be chanted during the ceremonies of the Soma-yajna. In the ritualistic tradition, these mantras are recited at those yajnas in which Soma plant is pressed and juice is extracted which with other ingredients is offered to various deities. The Samaveda is, therefore, specially intended for the Udgatr priest, who chants Samans at the yajnika ritual. Its mantras assume their proper character of musical samans or chants only in the various song-books called Ganas. According to Jaimini - Melody is called Saman.

Traditionally the Vedas are spoken of as '''Veda Trayi''<nowiki/>' as they are composed of three kinds of mantras - Rk mantras set to metres, Yajus mantras in prose form, and Saman mantras set to musical chants.<ref>https://vedicheritage.gov.in/samhitas/samaveda-samhitas/</ref>

Traditionally the Vedas are spoken of as '''Veda Trayi''<nowiki/>' as they are composed of three kinds of mantras - Rk mantras set to metres, Yajus mantras in prose form, and Saman mantras set to musical chants.<ref>https://vedicheritage.gov.in/samhitas/samaveda-samhitas/</ref>

==== Samaveda Dhyan Shlok ====

==== Samaveda Dhyan Shloka ====

नीलोत्पलदलाभासः सामवेदो हायाननः । अक्षमालान्वितो दक्षे वामे कम्बु धारः स्मृतः॥ <ref>Shukla Yajurveda Madhyandhineya Samhita. Varanasi: Choukhambha Orientalia </ref>

नीलोत्पलदलाभासः सामवेदो हायाननः । अक्षमालान्वितो दक्षे वामे कम्बु धारः स्मृतः॥ <ref>Shukla Yajurveda Madhyandhineya Samhita. Varanasi: Choukhambha Orientalia </ref>

He (Samaveda deity) bears a shade of blue lotus petal and has a face of a horse. In the right is a garland of beads and the left hand bears an axe.

He (Samaveda deity) bears a shade of blue lotus petal and has a face of a horse. In the right is a garland of beads and the left hand bears an axe.

== Meaning of Saman ==

== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥Etymology of Saman ==

Saman or Sama means lyrical mantra as mentioned in the previous section. When the mantras (Rik or Richa) of Rigveda are sung in a specific musical system, then they are called Samaan (Saam). Therefore, in Purvamimamsa, गीति (geeti) or गान (song) has been called Sama - 'गीतिषु सामाख्या' (Purv. Mima. 2.1.36). In Rigveda, Stotrarupa or Geetirupa mantra has been called 'आंगूष्यं साम' (Rig 1.62.2). Angushya means a form of stotra or geeti rendering. It is known that when Mantra or Richas are presented in the form of Geeti then it is called the Saman.

Saman or Sama means lyrical mantra as mentioned in the previous section. When the mantras (Rik or Richa) of Rigveda are sung in a specific musical system, then they are called Samaan (Saam). Therefore, in Purvamimamsa, गीति (geeti) or गान (song) has been called Sama - 'गीतिषु सामाख्या' (Purv. Mima. 2.1.36). In Rigveda, Stotrarupa or Geetirupa mantra has been called 'आंगूष्यं साम' (Rig 1.62.2). Angushya means a form of stotra or geeti rendering. It is known that when Mantra or Richas are presented in the form of Geeti then it is called the Saman.

=== Types of Samagana ===

=== Types of Samagana ===

The texts of Samagana have been composed on the basis of Purvarchika mantras. Gana is of four types.

The texts of [[Sama Gana (सामगानम्)|Samagana]] have been composed on the basis of Purvarchika mantras. Gana is of four types.

# ग्रामगान (Gramagaana)

# ग्रामगान (Gramagaana)

==References==

==References==

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