In this book a sincere attempt is made to bring to the notice of the inquistive mind an elementary exposure of the vedic literature. Relatively more importance is given to a few topics such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Manusmriti, Yoga science of Patanjali and Tantra as these have become well known and many would be interested to learn a little more about them.\n\nContents\n\n1. Vedas 2. Rigveda (Samhitas) 3. Yajurveda (Samhitas) 4. Samaveda (Samhitas) 5. Atharvanaveda (Samhitas) 6. Brahmanas 7. Aranyakas 8. Upanishads 9. Vedangas 10. Upavedas 11. Shatdarsanas 12. The Smritis 13. Itihasas 14. The Puranas 15. The Agamas 16. Tantra 17. Gita â The Essence of Vedic Philosophy 18. Man and Happiness