Journal of Samhita, Shiddhanta and Sanskrit

Authors: Prof. Arvind Tiwari, Dr. Meenakshi Mukherjee, Dr. Rakesh Hardwar

Abstract: The Samhitas, comprising the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda, are foundational texts that serve as a critical medium for the preservation and transmission of Vedic knowledge. This paper explores their historical significance, delving into how these texts safeguarded ancient wisdom and formed the basis of Vedic practices. It further investigates their comparative influence on later texts such as the Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads, and their continuing relevance in religious, philosophical, and cultural contexts. By examining the role of these texts, this study provides a deeper understanding of how the Samhitas have shaped and preserved Vedic traditions through time.

Keywords: Samhitas, Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, Vedic knowledge, transmission, preservation, Brahmanas, Upanishads, Hinduism