: A ritual guide for priests, divided into the "Shukla" (White) and "Krishna" (Black) recensions.
The tradition of "Samhitas" extends into various specialized fields: samhita
In Sanskrit, (IAST: Saṃhitā ) literally means "put together," "joined," or "union". It refers to any methodically arranged collection of texts or verses, but most famously represents the most ancient layer of the Vedas , consisting of mantras, hymns, and prayers. The Four Vedic Samhitas : A ritual guide for priests, divided into
: The oldest and largest, containing 1,028 hymns (suktas) dedicated to deities like Agni and Indra. : A ritual guide for priests