The Rig Veda
10 Mandalas · 1,028 Verses
The oldest hymns of humanity — 1,028 sacred verses composed in Vedic Sanskrit between 1500–1200 BCE, praising Agni, Indra, Varuna, and the elemental deities of the cosmos.
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An Introduction to the Vedic Hymns
Mandala 1 — The Great Collection
191 hymns to Agni, Indra, Vayu, the Ashvins, Varuna, and the Maruts — invocations seeking wealth, protection, and victory.
Mandala 2 — The Hymns of Gritsamada
43 hymns by Gritsamada praising Indra, Agni, and Brahmanaspati — seeking divine favor and cosmic order.
Mandala 3 — The Hymns of Vishvamitra
62 hymns including the sacred Gayatri Mantra — the most revered verse in all of Hinduism.
Mandala 4 — The Hymns of Vamadeva
58 hymns of philosophical depth — exploring creation and the nature of the divine.
Mandala 5 — The Hymns of the Atri Clan
87 hymns to Agni, Indra, the Maruts, and the Vishvadevas — the poetic legacy of the Atri rishis.
Mandala 6 — The Hymns of Bharadvaja
75 hymns seeking prosperity and divine protection — the Angirasa tradition of Bharadvaja.
Mandala 7 — The Hymns of Vasishtha
104 hymns including the Battle of the Ten Kings — historical insight into the Vedic age.
Mandala 8 — The Hymns of the Kanva Clan
103 hymns praising the Ashvins, Indra, and Agni — including the unique Valakhilya stanzas.
Mandala 9 — The Soma Hymns
114 hymns entirely devoted to Soma Pavamana — the sacred drink flowing through the purifying filter.
Mandala 10 — The Philosophical Hymns
191 hymns including the Nasadiya Sukta (Hymn of Creation) and Purusha Sukta — the philosophical summit.