Religious Studies 1022A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Yajurveda, Samaveda, Rigveda

• School: Western University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: Religious Studies 1022A/B
• Professor: Corrine Walsh

Document Summary

One of the oldest religions- goes back 4000-5000 years. Aryan"s collaborate and mix within the civilizations they find. Recognized as products of the minds of great hindu sages. Often explain shruti scriptures and make them meaningful to general population. Music and verses that are meant to be sung. Short formulas used by the priests used at sacrificial rituals. Collection of teachings about the self and ultimate reality. upa = near; ni = down; sad = to sit. Conveys image of a wise person who teaches others; sits near him to listen to what they have to say. Describes important concepts such as ultimate reality, duties of life, how to live according to laws of dharma. Divine reality at the heart of all things; present in all things. Ultimate reality at the centre of the universe. Divine reality at the heart of all things as experienced within oneself. Brahman and atman are identical and the same thing.