Samhita (2025)

The tradition of "Samhitas" extends into various specialized fields:

: A collection of melodies and chants, mostly derived from the Rig Veda, used during sacrifices. samhita

Beyond the Vedas, the term "Samhita" is used for the core texts of Ayurveda , known as the (The Great Triad): The tradition of "Samhitas" extends into various specialized

: A ritual guide for priests, divided into the "Shukla" (White) and "Krishna" (Black) recensions. mostly derived from the Rig Veda

These are the oldest living parts of Hindu tradition, composed primarily between 1500 and 900 BCE: