The Holy Vedas Chaukhamba Orientalia The word Tamil itself (Tamil)

The word Tamil itself (Tamil) used to be pronounced as damil in the early centuries of the Christian era and even earlier

where the scholar and the more serious reader may study them at leisure

The work was recommended for the Doctorate Degree by Judges who were mathematicians and its publication will be an addition to the meagre expositions available on the scientific aspects of Sanskrit literature

spiritual substances is not ruled out by the current scientific account of the origin of the species or of the planetary system

the equivalent of a personal name

The Holy Vedas Chaukhamba Orientalia The word Tamil itself (Tamil)The Vedas are ancient texts that are sacred in India and renowned the world over. The word Veda literally means Knowledge. The root is vid, to Know The Vedas are thus texts that provide Knowledge. There are four Vedas, known as the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda and the Atharva Veda. Many years ago, the Vedas were referred to as trayi or three. There must have been some point in time when there were only three Vedas. These are acknowledged to