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What are Vedah ( Veda )

Vedah ( Veda ) is a word of Sanskrit language. It means knowledge. These and

associated books contain knowledge on philosophy, mathematics, medicine,

astronomy, navigation, music, dance, drama...

Since time unknown they had been only in verbal form in India. Then some-body

compiled them in writing. These are the oldest books of the world (These were

compiled at least 6000 BC). These are mainly on devotion and philosophy. Like

all great Indian compilers the compiler did not like to mention his/her name,

however people attribute it to sage Veda-Vyasa.

They are compiled in complex meters and filled with various sophisticated plays

on the sounds of words. They are compiled in a language (Sanskrit) which is

filled with synonyms indicating a long and rich development. Above all it has

an entire mysticism of sound, mantra and the Divine Word

They have been in the hearts of Indians since then. Though is not fair to

confine them under a tag, but if we have to do that then they are, what is

called Hindu philosophy.

Vedah ( Veda ) are four in numbers. Every Vedah ( Veda ) has three sections

namely Mantra section , Brahman section and Gyana section. The Mantra section

is also called Sanhita (which means collection) section. Sanhita section gets

its name from the fact that it is collection of Mantras.

Mantra section contains prayers of cosmic powers as Manifestation of

Brahma(GOD). Brahman sections are also referred to as Karma Kaand and Gyan

section is referred to as Upnishad. Brahman section deals with the use of the

mantras in the performance of non-violent rituals in yagya. Upnishads(Vedanta)

deal with the philosophical knowledge and worship of Unmanifest Brahma (GOD).

Who are vedic gods

The vedic gods to whom Mantra section is devoted are nothing else but the

worship of "manifested characteristics" of Nirakaar Brahma and it is the first

stage of devotion towards the Brahma.

But this is just the beginning. This devotion should grow and broaden and

ultimately end into the devotion towards a Nirakaar Brahma. Who is the one who

is in every thing or who is every seeable and unseeable entity.

The Upanishads discuss the Nirakaar Brahma. The one who is beyond time, death

and every thing. Every thing is in Him. Every seeable and unseeable entity is

in Him.. Then the Vedah ( Veda ) say "Na Iti, Na Iti" meaning this is not the

end of the description of Brahma. How can we describe completely the one who is

beyond our senses ? We can only indicate. Upnishads accept the limiation of

human body as it is. But with the continuous effort and meditation upon Him one

can realize Him without any illusion.

As per me the following is the definition of Upnishad-

"Upnishads are the collection of pearls of philosophy that are spread in the

ocean of Vedah ( Veda )."

Thus though the Vedah start with indirect worship of Brahma they end up with the

worship of Brahma in totality