
अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम् । होतारं रत्नधातमम् ॥
ŚRUTI · श्रुतिः · THAT WHICH WAS HEARD BY THE RISHIS
At dawn along the sacred rivers of Sapta-Sindhu, the Rishis entered stillness and heard the eternal vibrations of the cosmos. Hear all four Samhitās—Rigveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda, and Atharvaveda—recited in traditional Vedic pitch accents, loop the 10 daily household prayers, and read in 8 Indic scripts and 9 languages.
CHATURVEDA · चतुर्वेदः · THE FOUR PILLARS OF ŚRUTI
Click any Veda to enter its dedicated page with full historical lineage, Mandala/Chapter browser, synchronized Vedic chanting, 8 Indic scripts, and 9 translation languages.
10 Maṇḍalasऋग्वेदः
The Veda of Sacred Hymns & Cosmic Light
The Rigveda is the oldest sacred scripture of humanity—a collection of 1,028 hymns (Sūktas) and 10,552 mantras across 10 Maṇḍalas revealed to the ancient Rishis. On Vedas.live, you can listen to every Sūkta chanted in authentic Vedic pitch accents (Svara) while reading in 8 Indic scripts and 9 languages.
40 Adhyāyas (4 Decades)शुक्लयजुर्वेदः
The Veda of Sacred Action, Ritual & Peace
The Shukla Yajurveda (Vājasaneyi Mādhyandina Saṁhitā), revealed to Sage Yājñavalkya by the Sun-God Sūrya, contains 40 chapters (Adhyāyas) of sacred sacrificial formulas, the Śatarudrīya (Śrī Rudram in Adhyāya 16), the Universal Śāntipāṭha (Adhyāya 36.17), and the complete Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad (Adhyāya 40).
Pūrvārcika & Uttarārcikaसामवेदः
The Veda of Sacred Melody & Devotional Song
In the Bhagavad Gītā (10.22), Lord Kṛṣṇa declares: 'Vedānāṁ Sāmavedo'smi'—'Among the Vedas, I am the Sāmaveda.' The Sāmaveda is the fountainhead of Indian classical music (Gandharva Veda), setting the sacred mantras of the Rishis to soaring liturgical melodies (Sāmagāna).
20 Kāṇḍasअथर्ववेदः
The Veda of Healing, Earth Wisdom & Daily Life
Revealed to the sages Atharvan and Aṅgiras, the Atharvaveda (Śaunaka recension) is the Veda closest to human life on earth—containing the foundations of Āyurveda (healing and longevity), household harmony, protection, cosmic time (Kāla Sūkta), and the magnificent 63-verse Bhūmi Sūkta (Hymn to Mother Earth, AV 12.1).
NITYA PRĀRTHANĀ · नित्यप्रार्थनाः · SACRED HOUSEHOLD HYMNS
The timeless Vedic mantras chanted every day in Hindu households—at sunrise, during family Pūjā, when lighting the evening lamp, and for healing, peace, and family harmony. Click any prayer to open its dedicated page and chant it in a continuous loop.
Rigveda 3.62.10गायत्रीमन्त्रः · सावित्रीमन्त्रः
Morning Awakening & Daily Sandhyāvandana
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि । धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Chanted across millions of homes at sunrise to invoke the radiant spiritual light of Savitṛ to illuminate the mind, intellect, and inner wisdom.
Rigveda 7.59.12महामृत्युञ्जयमन्त्रः · त्र्यम्बकमन्त्रः
Health, Healing, Longevity & Family Protection
त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥
The great life-bestowing prayer to Lord Tryambaka (Rudra-Śiva), chanted daily in homes for recovery from illness, longevity, and fearless protection.
Shukla Yajurveda 36.17शान्तिपाठः · द्यौः शान्तिः
Home Pūjā, Havan & Auspicious Ceremonies
द्यौः शान्तिरन्तरिक्षँ शान्तिः पृथिवी शान्तिरापः शान्तिरोषधयः शान्तिः...
Recited at household prayers and ceremonies to invoke deep peace across the heavens, atmosphere, earth, waters, healing herbs, and within every heart.
Rigveda 10.125.1–8देवीसूक्तम् · वागाम्भृणीयसूक्तम्
Evening Lamp-Lighting, Friday Pūjā & Navarātri
अहं रुद्रेभिर्वसुभिश्चराम्यहमादित्यैरुत विश्वदेवैः...
The supreme Vedic revelation of Goddess Śakti, chanted when lighting the evening home lamp and during Navarātri to invite divine grace, courage, and abundance.
Rigveda 10.90.1–16पुरुषसूक्तम्
Daily Abhiṣeka, Satyanārāyaṇa Pūjā & Housewarming
सहस्रशीर्षा पुरुषः सहस्राक्षः सहस्रपात् । स भूमिं विश्वतो वृत्वात्यतिष्ठद्दशाङ्गुलम् ॥
The foundational Vedic hymn of the Cosmic Being, chanted during Satyanārāyaṇa Pūjā, Gṛhapraveśa (housewarming), and sacred temple/home offerings.
Rigveda 10.191.2–4संज्ञानसूक्तम् · संगच्छध्वं संवदध्वम्
Family Unity, Weddings, Housewarming & Shared Accord
संगच्छध्वं संवदध्वं सं वो मनांसि जानताम्... समानो मन्त्रः समितिः समानी ॥
“Walk together, speak in harmony, let your minds and hearts be united”—the concluding hymn of the Rigveda for peace and togetherness in the family home.
Rigveda 1.89.1–8स्वस्तिवाचनम् · आ नो भद्राः सूक्तम्
Opening of Every Home Pūjā, Wedding & Ceremony
आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः... स्वस्ति न इन्द्रो वृद्धश्रवाः स्वस्ति नः पूषा विश्ववेदाः ॥
Chanted at the beginning of every household Pūjā, wedding, and Gṛhapraveśa to invite noble thoughts from all directions and invoke auspicious wellbeing.
Rigveda 1.114.1–11रुद्रसूक्तम्
Monday Śiva Worship, Abhiṣeka & Family Health
इमा रुद्राय तवसे कपर्दिने... यथा शमसद् द्विपदे चतुष्पदे विश्वं पुष्टं ग्रामे अस्मिन्ननातुरम् ॥
The sacred Rigvedic invocation to Lord Rudra-Śiva, chanted during home Abhiṣeka so every member of the household remains nourished and free from illness.
Rigveda 1.50.1–4सूर्यसूक्तम् · सूर्यार्घ्यमन्त्रः
Sunrise Water Offering (Sūrya Arghya) & Vitality
उदु त्यं जातवेदसं देवं वहन्ति केतवः । दृशे विश्वाय सूर्यम् ॥
Recited every morning while offering water (Arghya) from a copper vessel to the rising Sun for vitality, clarity of vision, and radiant health.
Rigveda 10.127.1–8रात्रिसूक्तम्
Evening Rest, Safe Sleep & Nighttime Protection
रात्री व्यख्यदायती पुरुत्रा देव्यक्षभिः । विश्वा अधि श्रियोऽधित ॥
Chanted at night before sleep to invoke Goddess Rātri, the starry-eyed Mother of the Night, to guard the home and grant peaceful, fearless rest.
DEVATĀ · देवतामण्डलम् · THE LUMINOUS POWERS
Click any Devatā sanctuary card to open their dedicated page, read their Vedic lore, and chant their primary Sūktas.

Sacred Fire, Divine Priest & Messenger of the Gods
Agni is the central presence of the Vedic sanctuary. Over 200 hymns of the Rigveda—including the opening hymn of nearly every Mandala—are dedicated to Him. As Jātavedas ('He who knows all generations'), Agni is both the outer ritual flame on the altar and the inner flame of awareness, aspiration, and willpower (Kratu) burning within the human heart.

Wielder of the Vajra, Liberator of the Waters & Lord of Light
More hymns in the Rigveda are addressed to Indra than to any other deity. Wielding the celestial thunderbolt (Vajra) forged by Tvaṣṭṛ, Indra represents dynamic spiritual courage, sovereign strength, and the luminous mind that breaks through inertia and ignorance.

The All-Seeing Solar Orb & Impeller of Truth
In the Vedas, the Sun is worshiped both as Sūrya—the visible, life-giving golden orb crossing the heavens in a chariot drawn by seven horses—and as Savitṛ, the invisible inner impeller who awakens consciousness and inspires noble action.

Goddess of Sacred Speech (Vāk), Wisdom & the Mighty River
Along the banks of the mighty Saraswatī River, the ancient Rishis beheld and chanted the hymns of the Rigveda. In Rigveda 6.61 and 2.41.16, she is celebrated simultaneously as a roaring, life-sustaining river flowing from the mountains to the ocean and as the divine Mother who awakens eloquence, truth, and spiritual insight.

Sacred Nectar of Immortality, Lord of Bliss & Mind
In the Vedic hymns, Soma is both the sacred plant pressed during the Yajña and the inner nectar of divine bliss (Ānanda) and lunar serenity that purifies the mind. As the golden drops pass through the woolen filter ('Pavamāna'), the Rishis see a mirror of the human soul being purified to attain immortality.

The Auspicious Cosmic Healer & Lord of Liberation
In the Rigveda, Rudra is the fierce yet deeply compassionate father of the Maruts, praised as 'Bhiṣaktamaṁ Bhiṣajām'—the greatest of all physicians (RV 2.33.4)—whose cooling, healing remedies restore health and wash away every sin and ailment.