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# The [[Aranyaka|Aranyakas]] that are mystical texts which give philosophical interpretation of the rituals. These are intended for the Vanaprasthas or hermits, who prepare themselves for taking Sanyasa
 
# The [[Aranyaka|Aranyakas]] that are mystical texts which give philosophical interpretation of the rituals. These are intended for the Vanaprasthas or hermits, who prepare themselves for taking Sanyasa
 
# The [[Upanishads]] that discuss meditation, philosophy and spiritual knowledge.
 
# The [[Upanishads]] that discuss meditation, philosophy and spiritual knowledge.
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'''Another way of identifying components of Veda<ref>Swami Sivananda, All about Hinduism, Page 31</ref>'''
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==== Another way of identifying components of Veda<ref>Swami Sivananda, All about Hinduism, Page 31</ref> ====
   
The subject matter of the whole Veda is divided into Karma-Kanda (कर्म खण्ड), Upasana-Kanda (उपासना खण्ड) and Jnana-Kanda (ज्ञान खण्ड). The Karma-Kanda or ritualistic section deals with various sacrifices and rituals. The Upasana-Kanda or worship-section deals with various kinds of worship or meditation. The Jnana-Kanda or knowledge-section deals with the knowledge of Brahman. The [[Samhita|Samhitas]] and the [[Brahmana|Brahmanas]] constitute Karma-Kanda; the [[Aranyaka|Aranyakas]] Upasana-Kanda; and the [[Upanishads]] Jnana-Kanda. 
 
The subject matter of the whole Veda is divided into Karma-Kanda (कर्म खण्ड), Upasana-Kanda (उपासना खण्ड) and Jnana-Kanda (ज्ञान खण्ड). The Karma-Kanda or ritualistic section deals with various sacrifices and rituals. The Upasana-Kanda or worship-section deals with various kinds of worship or meditation. The Jnana-Kanda or knowledge-section deals with the knowledge of Brahman. The [[Samhita|Samhitas]] and the [[Brahmana|Brahmanas]] constitute Karma-Kanda; the [[Aranyaka|Aranyakas]] Upasana-Kanda; and the [[Upanishads]] Jnana-Kanda. 
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'''Main components of Srutis are as follows:''' 
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==== The Samhitas<ref>Swami Sivananda, All about Hinduism, Page 32</ref> ====
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The '''Rig-Veda Samhita''' is the oldest book of the Hindus. Its priest is called the Hotri. The '''Yajur-Veda Samhita''' is mostly in prose and is meant to be used by the Adhvaryu, the Yajur-Vedic priest for explanations of the rites, supplementing the Rig-Vedic Mantras. The '''Sama-Veda Samhita''' is mostly borrowed from Rig-Vedic Samhita and is meant to be sung by the Udgatri, the Sania-Vedic priest. the The '''Atharva-Veda Samhita''' is meant to be used by the Brahma, the Atharva-Vedic priest, to correct the mispronunciations and wrong performances that may accidentally be committed by the other three priests.
    
=== The Smritis ===
 
=== The Smritis ===

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