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• Rig Veda: Sthapatya Veda (architecture and science of sociology) • Yajur Veda: Dhanur Veda (military science) • Sama Veda: Gandharva Veda (music and dance) • Atharva Veda: Ayurveda (medicine)
The content of each of the Vedas comprises three categories:
• Karmkanda --Rituals • Upasanakanda--Prayers • Jnanakanda--Metaphysical discourses concerning the
nature and realization of Brahman (the Ultimate Reality) and Atman (Inner Self)).
Of these three, the Jnanakanda consisting of discourses on spiritual knowledge is regarded as the highest. It contains profound discussions of absolute knowledge and experience. The Vedas are saturated with discussions of the knowledge and experience of Brahman, The Ultimate reality. The Vedas declare the ubiquitous nature of Brahman: “All is Brahman”; “There exists nothing but Brahman."
Sage Manu says that “the Vedas are the foundation of all dharmas (Laws, Knowledge, Sacred Duty, Truth)" upon which the whole edifice of knowledge and art is built. The Vedas are
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