The four Vedas and their significance in Hindu scripture
The four Vedas and their significance in Hindu scripture
Lyrics with Meaning
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Original
ॐ वेदमय सर्वं जगत्, ऋतम् सत्यं सनातनम्। वेदज्ञानं शिरोभागं, सर्वलोक कल्याणकम्॥
Transliteration
Om Vedamaya sarvam jagat, ritam satyam sanatanam. Vedajñānaṃ śirōbhāgaṃ, sarvaloka kalyāṇakam.
Meaning / Translation
The entire universe is permeated by the Vedas; the cosmic order is the eternal truth. Vedic knowledge is the highest peak, bringing well-being to all the worlds.
Rigveda
Original
ऋग्वेदः प्रथमः वेदः, देवस्तुति समाहितः। ज्ञानस्य पावन स्रोतम्, ऋचाओं का आधार॥
Transliteration
Rigvedaḥ prathamaḥ vedaḥ, devastuti samāhitaḥ. Jñānasya pāvana srotam, richāon kā ādhār.
Meaning / Translation
Rigveda is the first Veda, containing the hymns of praise to the deities. It is the pure source of knowledge and the foundation of the sacred mantras (Richas).
Samaveda
Original
सामवेदः मधुरोऽपि, गानमयं ज्ञानवर्धनम्। संगीतस्य मूलं च, भक्ति मार्ग प्रशस्तम्॥
Transliteration
Sāmavedaḥ madhuro'pi, gānamayaṃ jñānavardhanam. Saṅgītasya mūlaṃ ca, bhakti mārga praśastam.
Meaning / Translation
Samaveda is sweet, filled with melodies that increase knowledge. It is the root of music and paves the way for the path of devotion.
Yajurveda
Original
यजुर्वेदः कर्मप्रधानः, यज्ञविधि विधानितः। क्रियाओं का सार है, विधि विधान का ज्ञान॥
Transliteration
Yajurvedaḥ karmapradhānaḥ, yajñavidhi vidānitaḥ. Kriyāon kā sāra hai, vidhi vidhān kā jñāna.
Meaning / Translation
Yajurveda is centered on actions and rituals, detailing the procedures of sacrifices. It is the essence of rituals and the knowledge of ceremonial methods.
Atharvaveda
Original
अथर्ववेदः सर्वज्ञानम्, विज्ञानं आयुर्वेदितः। जीवन के सूक्ष्म नियम, शांति एवं सुरक्षा॥
Transliteration
Atharvavedaḥ sarvajñānam, vijñānaṃ āyurveditaḥ. Jīvan ke sūkṣma niyama, śānti evaṃ surakṣā.
Meaning / Translation
Atharvaveda is all-encompassing knowledge, encompassing sciences like Ayurveda. It contains the subtle rules of life, peace, and protection.
Conclusion
Original
चतुर्वेदाः सनातनधर्मः, मोक्ष मार्ग प्रकाशकम्। वेदः परम सत्यम्, ब्रह्म ज्ञान प्रदाता॥
Transliteration
Chaturvēdāḥ sanātandharmaḥ, mokṣa mārga prakāśakam. Vedaḥ parama satyam, brahma jñāna pradātā.
Meaning / Translation
The four Vedas are the eternal foundation of Dharma, illuminating the path to liberation. The Vedas are the ultimate truth, the providers of the knowledge of Brahman.