What are the names of 6 shastras?

Etymology

  • Yoga-shastra,
  • Nyaya-shastra,
  • Dharma-shastra,
  • Koka- or Kama-shastra,
  • Moksha-shastra,
  • Artha-shastra,
  • Alamkara-shastra (rhetoric),
  • Kavya-shastra (poetics),

Which Veda talks about human body?

Among the four Vedas, Atharvaveda is the fourth and last, which contains vast information about the topics related to medicine. It gives details about conception, development of foetus, complications of pregnancy and also about parturition. Atharvaveda mentions about 360 bones and different organs of the human body.

Who has written Shastra?

Manu-smriti is the popular name of the work, which is officially known as Manava-dharma-shastra. It is attributed to the legendary first man and lawgiver, Manu. The received text dates from circa 100 ce.

How many Smriti are there?

Yājñavalkya gives the list of total 20 by adding two more Smritis, namely, Yājñavalkyasmriti and Manusmriti.

How many shastras are there?

Shastras are 18. Only these are called shastras. 14 are called Dharma sthanas, They teach Dharma. 4 more are called Vidya sthanas.

Which Veda is used for medicine?

The Atharva Veda is deemed to be an encyclopaedia for medicine “Interalia”, and Ayurveda (the science of life) is considered as Upa Veda (supplementary subject) of the Atharva Veda.

Which Veda contains Gayatri mantra?

the Rig Veda
Source of Gayatri Mantra The Gayatri mantra is found in the oldest Vedic literature, the Rig Veda (3.62. 10).

Does Hindu have a Bible?

Hinduism is rich in scripture, but does not have a “Bible” in terms of one central, authoritative book. Hindu scripture is an extensive collection of ancient religious writings which expound upon eternal Truths that have been revealed by the Ultimate Reality and realized by the ancient sages and enlightened wise men.

Is Ramayana a Smriti?

Smriti: It literally means the texts that need to be remembered. It comprises Vedanga, puranas, Upveda, etc. It also includes epic literature like Ramayana and Mahabharata.