Vedas –Their Types, Objectives and Significance in Our Lives
Vedas meaning wisdom, knowledge or vision, manifests the language of the gods in human speech. They are indeed considered to be the basis of Hinduism and the Indo-Aryan civilization. The Veda is indisputable and sempiternal and is thus eternally true from the birth of the creation to the present age.
It is indeed believed that humans did not compose the illustrious compositions of the Vedas, which were handed down through generations by the word of mouth sinceages. It is assumed that the Vedic hymns were either taught by God to the seers who heard them with a supernatural faculty and saw them written before their mental vision; where after they arranged them in a systematic manner. The saptarishis or the seven ancient rishis were considered to be the early recipients of this knowledge.
Though, lot of ambiguity exists regarding the compilation of the Vedas. The latest evidence shows that they were mainly compiled by Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana around the time of Lord Krishna (c. 1500 BC). The Vedas were sub-divided into four different parts i.e. by Rigveda, yajurvea, samaveda and atharvaveda byrishi Vyasain such a best and reliable way that they would solve the requirement of performing sacrificial fires and being handed down customarily.
The main objective of the Vedas is to help man and persons discern truth and stay within the precincts of the Vedas despite having lost the spiritual emotion and to allow him to face the challenges of this materialistic world while remaining happy all the while. Unlike the common belief, vedas are intended to bestow the entire creation with blissand contentment rather than offering methods to attain the Final Liberation (Moksha).
It is to be understood that the almighty created the earth, water, fire and air to fulfil the physical needs of a man whom he created much later. However, God created the Vedas for the spiritual enlightenment of the soul.
The significance of the Vedas lies in the fact that they have survived the test of time, and are still being revered in the same way as thousands of years back. In fact, they would have been dead long ago if they lacked the potential to survive. Though, there is no idea how much of the Vedas were compromised and how much was kept intact, Vedas continue to be the base of Hindu tradition till date and will continue to be in the ages to come.
It is indeed believed that humans did not compose the illustrious compositions of the Vedas, which were handed down through generations by the word of mouth sinceages. It is assumed that the Vedic hymns were either taught by God to the seers who heard them with a supernatural faculty and saw them written before their mental vision; where after they arranged them in a systematic manner. The saptarishis or the seven ancient rishis were considered to be the early recipients of this knowledge.
Though, lot of ambiguity exists regarding the compilation of the Vedas. The latest evidence shows that they were mainly compiled by Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana around the time of Lord Krishna (c. 1500 BC). The Vedas were sub-divided into four different parts i.e. by Rigveda, yajurvea, samaveda and atharvaveda byrishi Vyasain such a best and reliable way that they would solve the requirement of performing sacrificial fires and being handed down customarily.
The main objective of the Vedas is to help man and persons discern truth and stay within the precincts of the Vedas despite having lost the spiritual emotion and to allow him to face the challenges of this materialistic world while remaining happy all the while. Unlike the common belief, vedas are intended to bestow the entire creation with blissand contentment rather than offering methods to attain the Final Liberation (Moksha).
It is to be understood that the almighty created the earth, water, fire and air to fulfil the physical needs of a man whom he created much later. However, God created the Vedas for the spiritual enlightenment of the soul.
The significance of the Vedas lies in the fact that they have survived the test of time, and are still being revered in the same way as thousands of years back. In fact, they would have been dead long ago if they lacked the potential to survive. Though, there is no idea how much of the Vedas were compromised and how much was kept intact, Vedas continue to be the base of Hindu tradition till date and will continue to be in the ages to come.