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Are Vedas tampered with?
It is not possible to Tamper Vedas – they are meant to be preserved (1) in their original ‘sequence of sacred sounds’ form; (2) in their original meanings form; and (3) the very purpose /practice of the Mantra /life-style form. For preserving the Vedic Rishis have also given us the वेदाङ्ग (vedāṅga).
What science say about Vedas?
The Vedas consist of four parts, none of which have any scientific knowledge. Later, however, it was also accepted as Veda. The Rigveda consists of about 1,028 richas or hymns in praise of various Vedic gods—Indra, Agni, Soma and Surya among others. There is no science in these.
What are the different types of Vedic texts?
There are 5 texts that are generally considered the Vedic texts. The Rig Veda is the oldest. The Sama Veda is a collection of formula or mantra to be sung by a udgatar or chanting priest. The Yayur Veda (there is a Black and a White one) are Veda’s to be sung by the adhvaryu or officiating priest The Atharva Veda is also reasonably old.
What makes the Vedas different from other ancient literature?
Most ancient people had an oral literature. The unique thing about the Vedas is that they were memorized to the letter, so that while they were transmitted orally long before they were written down (around 300 AD), experts agree that they were not tampered with.
What is the oldest of the four Vedas?
The oldest of the four Vedas is the Rig Veda, which means ‘Knowledge of the Hymns of Praise’. It is also regarded as the most important Veda, and has contributed greatly to the other three sets of texts. The Rig Veda consists of 1028 hymns divided into 10 books called mandalas, and is used for recitation.
Were the Vedas given directly to the sages?
Some believe that the Vedas were given directly to the sages from God, and then passed down by word of mouth until it was finally codified and written down several hundred years later. Others, on the other hand, believe that the Vedas were revealed by the sages themselves.