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    The document outlines the core concepts of Sanatan Dharma, or eternal religious principles. It describes Sanatan Dharma as consisting of Astika schools that accept the authority of the Vedas, and Nastika schools that reject Vedic authority. The four main Vedas - Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva - are divided between Karma Kanda focusing on rituals and Jnana Kanda on spiritual knowledge. Each Veda contains a summary statement identifying the universal essence or Brahman.

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    The document outlines the core concepts of Sanatan Dharma, or eternal religious principles. It describes Sanatan Dharma as consisting of Astika schools that accept the authority of the Vedas, and Nastika schools that reject Vedic authority. The four main Vedas - Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva - are divided between Karma Kanda focusing on rituals and Jnana Kanda on spiritual knowledge. Each Veda contains a summary statement identifying the universal essence or Brahman.

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    The document outlines the core concepts of Sanatan Dharma, or eternal religious principles. It describes Sanatan Dharma as consisting of Astika schools that accept the authority of the Vedas, and Nastika schools that reject Vedic authority. The four main Vedas - Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva - are divided between Karma Kanda focusing on rituals and Jnana Kanda on spiritual knowledge. Each Veda contains a summary statement identifying the universal essence or Brahman.

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    Sanatan Dharma

    (eternal nature of the living being)

    Astika
    (Believes in Nastika
    authority of Vedas) ( Rejects the
    authority of Vedas)

    [Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda]

    90% 10%
    Karma Kanda Jnana Kanda
    (Rituals) (Knowledge)
    Astika
    (Believes in the authority if the Vedas)

    4 Vedas with Summary Statement


    1. Rig Veda – Prajanam Brahma: Consciousness is Brahman
    2. Sama Veda – Tat Tvam Asi: That thou art
    3. Yajur Veda – Ahambrahmasmi: I am Brahman
    4. Atharva Veda – Ayamatma Brahma-This Self is Brahman

    90% 10%
    Karma Kanda Jnana Kanda
    (Rituals) (Knowledge)

    1. Samhitas
    (Praise of Istadeva)

    2. Brahmanas
    (Worldly duties- Law of Karma)

    3. Aranyakas

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