Rig Veda Mandala 3

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Rig Veda Mandala 3

A family book associated with Viśvāmitra; includes the famous Gāyatrī mantra.

62Hymns / Sūktas
Mandala 3Rig Veda section

Four Sections Of Each Veda

SamhitaHymns and mantras.
BrahmanaRitual instructions.
AranyakaForest texts for contemplation.
UpanishadPhilosophical teachings on the Self (Ātman) and Ultimate Reality (Brahman).

Together, the four Vedas form the foundation of Sanātana Dharma (Hinduism) and have been preserved through oral tradition for thousands of years.

Selected Shlokas

Gāyatrī Mantra

Ṛgveda 3.62.10

tát savitúr váreṇyaṃ bhárgo devásya dhīmahi

dhíyo yó naḥ pracodáyāt