Language: Sanskrit Text with Transliteration and English Translation Pages: 908 About the Book Veda is Shabda Brahma, Divine Knowledge in metalanguage. The very word 'Veda' means knowledge. It is derived from the root 'vid', which means: 'to be, to know, to think, and to benefit from'. So whatever is is Veda: the very world of existence is Veda. The knowledge of the world of existence is Veda. The extension of knowledge through thought and research further is Veda. And to use that knowledge for the benefit of mankind with the protection and preservation of nature and the environment, without hurting any form of life, that is Veda. Vedic knowledge is classified thematically into three: Jnana (knowledge), Karma (action) and Upasana (prayer). Formally, Vedic knowledge is divided into four: Rgveda is the Veda of Knowledge, Yajurveda is the Veda of Karma, Samaveda is the Veda of Bhakti, and Atharva-veda is Brahma Veda, an umbrella code, celebrating the all comprehensive Divine Presence as in Book 10, hymns 7 and 8. Vedas are the essence of life, and Samaveda is the essence of the Vedas, says Chhandogyopanishad, 1, 1, 1-2: Samaveda is a symphony of mantric songs of prayer sung by the seers of all time Truth in a state of Ananda. It consists of 1875 mantras which, except for about 100, are common with the celebrative mantras of Rgveda. In some mantras there are minor variations from the Rks, turning descriptive celebrations into prayerful songs of meditative ecstasy. Samaveda : With Original Sanskrit Text, Transliteration Lucid English Translation in the Tradition of Yaska Dayananda Product type: ABIS BOOK Brand: Arsh Sahitya Prachar Trust