Atharvaveda or Atharvanveda is one of the four Vedas. [[Atharvaveda (अथर्ववेदः)|Atharvaveda]] was originally composed by Rishi Atharvan along with Angiras, and sage Angiras is related to Ayurveda and Physical science.(<nowiki>https://www.academia.edu/32087578/%C3%80YURVEDA_AS_DEPICTED_IN_ATHARVAVEDA?email_work_card=view-paper</nowiki>) Hence the name Atharvaveda. Atharvan is also synonymous with “Bheshaja” meaning medicine. Ayurveda according to certain historians is considered a [[Upavedas (उपवेदाः)|Upaveda]] of Atharvaveda. Atharvaveda consists of a detailed description of herbs, mentioning their form, availability, properties, and uses, which is a major part of the management aspects of any disease. There are references to approximately 50 diseases in Atharvaveda.
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== Introduction ==
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Atharva Veda or Atharvanveda is one of the four major and ancient literary texts which is likely compiled around 1200-1000 BCE. Atharvaveda was originally composed by Rishi Atharvan along with Angiras, and sage Angiras is related to Ayurveda and Physical science.(<nowiki>https://www.academia.edu/32087578/%C3%80YURVEDA_AS_DEPICTED_IN_ATHARVAVEDA?email_work_card=view-paper</nowiki>) Hence the name Atharvaveda. Atharvan is also synonymous with “Bheshaja” meaning medicine. Ayurveda according to certain historians is considered a Upaveda of Atharvaveda. Atharvaveda consists of a detailed description of herbs, mentioning their form, availability, properties, and uses, which is a major part of the management aspects of any disease. There are references to approximately 50 diseases in Atharvaveda.
Atharvaveda consists of around 600 mantras divided into 20 texts. It is also often referred to as “Brahmaveda” as well.
Atharvaveda consists of around 600 mantras divided into 20 texts. It is also often referred to as “Brahmaveda” as well.