Hinduism - What Is The Atharva Veda?



The Atharva Veda is a Hindu scripture, the final of the four Vedas, which are Hindu holy scriptures that are the oldest and most authoritative. 


  • The Atharva Veda is the most unique in many respects. 
  • The Atharva Veda is essentially a collection of spells and incantations that may be employed to 
    • reverse or rectify misfortune, 
    • as well as to bring about one's desired outcome, 
  • While the other three Vedas—Rg Veda, Sama Veda, and Yajur Veda—focus primarily on sacrifice rites. 
  • Its unique contents set it apart from the other three Vedas, and because only the first three Vedas are mentioned in early texts, it seems to have acquired legitimacy as a Veda later.



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