Who are the instructors for the Veda Vidya course?

The course is taught by renowned BORI scholars, Dr. Gauri Moghe and Dr. Mugdha Gadgil, both experts in Vedic literature and Sanskrit studies.

Is this Vedas course recognized?

Yes. This course provides an official certificate from the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), a world-renowned center for Indology and Sanskrit studies established in 1917.

Do I need to know Sanskrit to study the Vedas?

No prior knowledge of Sanskrit is required. The course is taught in English, and all Sanskrit Vedic terms are explained clearly by the scholars.

How long do I have access to this course?

Once enrolled, you have lifetime access to all course content. You can learn at your own pace and revisit lectures whenever you need.

What topics are covered in the Veda Vidya course?

The course covers all four Vedas (Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda), the six Vedangas (Shiksha, Kalpa, Vyakarana, Nirukta, Chandas, Jyotisha), and key Upanishadic philosophy.

Veda Vidya - Vedas to Vedaangas

Online certificate course on Vedas and the entire vedic literature by Bhandarkar Institute │Rigveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda, Samaveda, Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads

Course Instructor: Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

₹2000.00

Veda Vidya - Vedas to Vedangas | BharatVidya

Why Learn the Vedas Today?

The Vedas are not just religious texts; they are one of the origins of the Indian thought and culture. Studying the Vedic tradition gives a us a great glimpse into the subsequent evolution of the Indian civilisation,

Authentic scholarship from BORI (Est. 1917)
No Sanskrit required (English-medium instruction)
Cinematic pedagogy featuring real ritual documentation
Self-paced with lifetime access to all materials
Structured progression: Vedas → Brahman-granthas → Aaranyakas → Upanishads → Vedangas

The Curriculum

A Concept-Driven Journey

The Four Saṃhitās

Distinct character of Rigveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda & Atharvaveda: hymns, formulas, and melodies.

Brahmanas-Aranyakas-Upanishads

Trace the movement from ritual manuals to forest meditations and the philosophy of Brahman/Atman.

The Six Vedangas

Phonetics (Śikṣā), Grammar (Vyākaraṇa), Etymology, Metrics, Ritual codes, and Astronomy.

Vedic Sound

How pitch, accent, and articulation preserve texts orally. The science of mantra.

Worldview & Society

Social and ritual worlds: obligations, sacrifice, householders, and Dharma.

Reading Today

Tools to approach translations and popular claims with critical chronology.

Guided by Experts

Dr. Gauri Moghe

Faculty

Specialist in Mahabharata and Vedic literature with decades of research experience at BORI.

Dr. Mugdha Gadgil

Faculty

Expert in Sanskrit grammar and literature with decades of experience of teaching and research

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Veda Vidya - Vedas to Vedaangas

6 Exercises • 47 Learning Materials

Introduction to the Vedic Literature

Introduction, meaning of the word "Veda" and timeline

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