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. |