Atharva Veda facts for kids
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The Atharva Veda is one of the four main sacred books of Hindu people. These books are called Vedas, and they are very old scriptures. The Atharva Veda is different from the other three Vedas. It focuses more on daily life, health, and protecting people.
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What is the Atharva Veda?
The Atharva Veda is the fourth and last Veda. It is a collection of hymns, spells, and prayers. These texts deal with many parts of everyday life. They include ways to heal sickness and protect homes.
What's Inside the Atharva Veda?
This Veda has about 730 hymns and around 6,000 verses. It is divided into 20 books. The hymns cover many topics. Some are about healing and medicine. Others are about peace and prosperity.
Hymns for Daily Life
Many parts of the Atharva Veda are like ancient guides for life. They include prayers for good harvests. There are also verses for finding a partner. Some hymns are about protecting a house or a family.
Healing and Protection
A big part of the Atharva Veda is about health. It has many remedies for different illnesses. People used these hymns to ask for protection from dangers. This shows how important well-being was in ancient times.
The Upanishads in Atharva Veda
The Atharva Veda also contains several Upanishads. These are philosophical texts. They explore deeper ideas about the universe and the human spirit. They are important for understanding Hindu thought.
Images for kids
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A page from the Atharva Veda Samhita, its most ancient layer of text.
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Rishi Caraka (above), the author of Caraka Samhita credits Atharvaveda as an inspiration.
See also
In Spanish: Atharvaveda para niños
