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Sama Veda

Sama Veda sections with chants, shlokas, and videos

Sama Veda chant artwork

Sama Veda

Sama Veda is the Veda of melodies and chanting. Many verses are drawn from the Rig Veda, but arranged for liturgical singing with sāman melodies.

ChantMelodic recitation
PūrvārcikaFirst collection
UttarārcikaLater collection
Pronunciation Videos Listen

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.

Sections

Pūrvārcika

Opening collection arranged for Sāma chanting practice.

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Uttarārcika

Later collection used in liturgical chanting contexts.

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Gāna / Chanting

Pronunciation, svara, and melodic practice links.

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