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    Vedas -- English Translation

    The Bhagavad-Gita tells me to study the Vedas.

    I want to study the Vedas.

    Where can I find a translation to purchase? I would like a hard cover copy as I do not like sitting at the computer all the time but I will take an internet link for now if one is available.

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    Anantovai Vedah - The Vedas are infinite. The vedas were so vast that Sage Vyasa had to divide it into 4 parts

    Rig Veda
    Yagur Veda
    Sama Veda
    Atharva Veda

    There are 2 parts to Vedas. One former part of vedas deals with rituals and other spiritual practices. The latter part of the vedas, also known as upanishads, deals with the study of Brahman.

    It is said that Bhagavad Gita is an essence of the upanishads, so I believe you would be interested to study Upanishads. There are 108 Upanishads out of which 12 are considered as principal Upanishads. You may buy books on Upanishads from Ramakrishna Mission book stalls or vedicbooks.net

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    Quote Originally Posted by karthikm View Post
    There are 2 parts to Vedas. One former part of vedas deals with rituals and other spiritual practices. The latter part of the vedas, also known as upanishads, deals with the study of Brahman.
    Yes I see what you say... others look at the ved in total as 2 parts or 4 parts:


    2 parts
    śruti = heard
    smṛti = remembered


    4 parts
    • saṃhitā
    • brāhmaṇa-s & āraṇyaka-s
    • upaniṣads
    • vedāṅga - limbs of the Veda; usually counted as 6¹ subject matter
    praṇām

    words
    6 in number:
    • śikṣā - proper articulation and pronunciation
    • chandas - meter
    • vyākaraṇa - grammar
    • nirukta - explanation of words
    • jyotiṣa - 'science of light' ; astrology and astronomy - initially proper timing for yajña-s
    • kalpa - ceremonial , yajña
    Last edited by yajvan; 12 May 2011 at 10:01 AM.
    यतस्त्वं शिवसमोऽसि
    yatastvaṁ śivasamo'si
    because you are identical with śiva

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    I read somewhere that the Upanishads were meant for a person to study later in life. As in after their children have become adults.

    I am a young man at the age of 25.

    I believe I read this from Swami Krishnananda but I am not sure about the source. It may have just been a random webpage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by arjunah View Post
    The Bhagavad-Gita tells me to study the Vedas.

    I want to study the Vedas.

    Where can I find a translation to purchase? I would like a hard cover copy as I do not like sitting at the computer all the time but I will take an internet link for now if one is available.
    This is a noble undertaking, yet it is like trying to take a drink from a fire hose. If you are new to this knowledge it is best to begin within a reasonable framework.

    Here is one idea that may compliment your initiative; 10 upaniṣad-s worth studying...
    http://www.hindudharmaforums.com/showthread.php?t=4617


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    यतस्त्वं शिवसमोऽसि
    yatastvaṁ śivasamo'si
    because you are identical with śiva

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    Another interesting selection from the vedas by Swami Krishnananda. These mantras are often used in rituals.
    http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/invoc_0.html

    A vedic experience, by Raimundo Panniker:
    http://www.himalayanacademy.com/reso...e/VEIndex.html

    Also of interest is The Secret of the Veda by Aurobindo.
    http://www.sriaurobindoashram.org/as...o/writings.php

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sahasranama View Post
    A vedic experience, by Raimundo Panniker:
    http://www.himalayanacademy.com/reso...e/VEIndex.html
    Have you read this? Is Raimon really a Hindu soul in Christian body as he later claimed, after visiting India?
    What is Here, is Elsewhere. What is not Here, is Nowhere.

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    I have not read it all yet. He seems to be an universalist and more influenced by Vivekananda, but the book is quite an interesting overview of the vedas.

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    Thank you all very much for the replies and your time.

    I will use attempt to use the information posted here.

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    Just wondering if you, Arjunah (or others) found a satisfactory paper copy of the Vedas?

    Ideally I would like to buy a complete copy with English with Sanskrit verses (or just English if needs be). Can anyone recommend any versions, please?

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