Overview of the Vedas
This is a course of 4 recorded webinars to have an overview of the Veda-s. Through structured presentations, illustrations and examples, this course will unfold the arrangement and content of these 4 divisions of the Vedas: Ṛg, Yajur, Sāma & Atharva. You will first be given an overview of the entire Vedic literature and how the Vedas are differentiated from other texts such as the Bhagavad Gīta, texts of Yoga and Purāṇas. After which, each of the 4 Veda divisions will be explained including similarities, differences, unique features and examples. You will also get an overview of the layers of the Vedas – the Saṃhitā, Brāhmaṇa, Āraṇyaka & Upaniṣads. Therefore, this course will be a complete overview of the Vedas.
Course Content
Class 1 - Vedic literature overview & Ṛg Veda
Class 2 - Vedic literature continued & Yajur Veda
Sāma & Atharva Veda
Class 4 - Saṃhitā, Brāhmaṇa, Āraṇyaka & Upaniṣads
Closing section