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Vedas · Sanskrit
Samaveda
सामवेदः · സാമവേദം
Also known as Sama Veda, Sāmaveda
The Veda of melody, arranging verses largely from the Rigveda for ritual chant.
Attributed to Composed by the Vedic rishis; the melodies are traditionally linked to the Sama singers.
Period c. 1200–1000 BCE
1,875 verses
Introduction
The Samaveda preserves the melodic tradition of the Vedic sacrifice. Most of its verses are drawn from the Rigveda and set to melodies (saman) sung by the udgatri priests.
Contents
Table of contents
Chapters are being prepared
The structure of this scripture has not been published yet. Its shlokas will appear here as they are added.
Source note.
The source edition for this scripture has not been recorded yet.
Translations and explanations are credited to their contributors. Nothing on this page should be treated as a verified critical edition unless the record says so.