Top 100 name of Sanatan Dharma 4 Vedas
Sanatan Dharma recognizes the 4 Vedas, which are the oldest and most sacred scriptures of Hinduism. Each Veda consists of multiple sections, including Samhitas (hymns), Brahmanas (rituals), Aranyakas (forest texts), and Upanishads (philosophical teachings). Below is a list of 100 names associated with the 4 Vedas.
1. Rigveda (ऋग्वेद) – The Veda of Hymns
- Rigveda
- Riksamhita
- Veda of Praise
- Agni Veda
- Mantra Veda
- Prathama Veda (First Veda)
- Richa Veda
- Chhandas Veda (Poetic Meter Veda)
- Adi Veda (Ancient Veda)
- Brahma Veda
Courtesy: Satya Sanatan Dharm
Important Sections of Rigveda
- Shakala Samhita
- Bashkala Samhita
- Aitareya Brahmana
- Kaushitaki Brahmana
- Aitareya Aranyaka
- Kaushitaki Aranyaka
- Aitareya Upanishad
- Kaushitaki Upanishad
- Devata Veda (Deity Veda)
- Indra Veda (Indra is a major deity in Rigveda)
2. Yajurveda (यजुर्वेद) – The Veda of Rituals
- Yajurveda
- Yajussamhita
- Ritual Veda
- Karma Veda (Veda of Action)
- Taittiriya Samhita
- Vajasaneyi Samhita
- Black Yajurveda (Krishna Yajurveda)
- White Yajurveda (Shukla Yajurveda)
- Shrauta Veda (Veda of Sacrifices)
- Adhvaryu Veda (Priest’s Veda)
Important Sections of Yajurveda
- Satapatha Brahmana
- Taittiriya Brahmana
- Maitrayani Samhita
- Kanva Samhita
- Kapishthala Samhita
- Taittiriya Aranyaka
- Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
- Isha Upanishad
- Shatapatha Brahmana (Detailed Rituals)
- Rudra Veda (Shatarudriya Hymns of Lord Shiva)
3. Samaveda (सामवेद) – The Veda of Melodies & Chants
- Samaveda
- Samasamhita
- Music Veda
- Sangeet Veda (Veda of Music)
- Udgita Veda (Veda of Chants)
- Chhandogya Veda (Metered Veda)
- Gandharva Veda (Art of Music)
- Stotra Veda (Veda of Prayers)
- Udgatri Veda (Veda of Singing Priests)
- Sama Vani (Divine Melodic Speech)
Courtesy: Spiritual Sadhana
Important Sections of Samaveda
- Kauthuma Samhita
- Jaiminiya Samhita
- Ranayaniya Samhita
- Chhandogya Brahmana
- Tandya Mahabrahmana
- Jaiminiya Brahmana
- Talavakara Brahmana
- Chhandogya Upanishad
- Kena Upanishad
- Rishi Veda (Veda of Rishis)
4. Atharvaveda (अथर्ववेद) – The Veda of Knowledge & Mysticism
- Atharvaveda
- Atharvangirasa Veda
- Brahma Veda (Veda of Spiritual Knowledge)
- Shanti Veda (Veda of Peace)
- Bheshaja Veda (Veda of Medicine)
- Ayurveda (Derived from Atharvaveda)
- Tantra Veda (Root of Tantra Shastra)
- Dhanurveda (Science of Warfare)
- Shapoddhara Veda (Veda of Curses & Their Removal)
- Graha Veda (Veda of Astronomy)
Important Sections of Atharvaveda
- Shaunaka Samhita
- Paippalada Samhita
- Gopatha Brahmana
- Prashna Upanishad
- Mundaka Upanishad
- Mandukya Upanishad
- Stambhana Veda (Veda of Protection)
- Vidya Veda (Veda of Knowledge)
- Vishachikitsa Veda (Veda of Curing Poisons)
- Bhuta Veda (Veda of Spirits & Exorcism)
Other Names & Associated Texts Derived from the Vedas
- Vedatrayi (Three Vedas – Rig, Yajur, Sama)
- Chaturveda (Four Vedas together)
- Shruti Veda (Revealed Knowledge)
- Vedanga Veda (Study of Vedic Grammar & Linguistics)
- Brahmodya Veda (Mystical Discussions in the Vedas)
- Pravargya Veda (Sacred Fire Ceremony)
- Purusha Sukta (Cosmic Hymn of Rigveda)
- Gayatri Veda (Veda of the Gayatri Mantra)
- Saraswati Veda (Hymns to Goddess Saraswati)
- Dharma Veda (Moral & Ethical Laws)
Courtesy: Prayas-Nagari
Modern Interpretations & Related Scriptures
- Bhagavad Veda (Bhagavad Gita as the essence of the Vedas)
- Yoga Veda (Yogic teachings within the Vedas)
- Advaita Veda (Philosophy of Non-Dualism in the Upanishads)
- Smriti Veda (Laws & Dharmashastras derived from Vedas)
- Nyaya Veda (Logical & Philosophical Aspects)
- Vedantic Veda (Summary of Upanishadic Teachings)
- Jyotish Veda (Astrological Sciences in Vedas)
- Artha Veda (Economic & Social Wisdom)
- Moksha Veda (Teachings on Liberation)
- Omkara Veda (Primordial Sound of the Vedas)
Conclusion
The 4 Vedas are the foundational scriptures of Sanatan Dharma. They cover everything from hymns, rituals, philosophy, medicine, music, warfare, and liberation. Over time, many names have been associated with them based on their content, interpretations, and applications.
