Hindu Scriptures
Rig-Veda
Cosmology, Rites, Rituals, Praises to the Deities, Philiosophical and Speculative Questions
21 Sections
Yajur-Veda
109 Sections
Rites performed in Yajnas
Sama-Veda
1000 Sections
Atharva-Veda
50 Sections
Mantra Samhitas
Hymns in the praise of Vedic Gods for attaining material prosperity and happiness
Brahmanas
Explanation of how to use the Mantras in the Yajnas or sacrifice
Aranyakas
Philosophical interpretation of the rituals
Upanishads
Essence of the Vedas that speak of identity of the Individual and the Supreme Soul
Ayurveda
Science of Health
Dhanurveda
Science of War
Gandharva-Veda
Science of Music
Arthashastra
Science of Polity
VEDAS
Knowledge of Melodies and Chants
Siksha
Knowledge of Phonetics and deals with accent and pronunciation
Vyakarana
Knowledge on Sanskrit Grammar
Chhandas
Dealing with prosody
Nirukta
Philology or Etymology
Jyotisha
Study of astronomy and astrology and their influence on human affairs
Kalpas
Describes the method of ritual with 12 sections for elaboration
Smritis
Sanatana Dharma
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Explains & develops Dharma
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Lays down the laws that govern Hindu national, social, family, and individual obligations
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Guidance for daily conduct, manners and customs
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Dos and Donts for different stages of life that have been updating as per ages by various Rishis
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There are 18 Smritis/Dharm Shastras
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Manu Smriti - Satyuga
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Yajnavalkya - Treta yuga
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Sankha and Likhita - Dwapar Yuga
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Parasara - Kali Yuga
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Hindutva believes that the laws should change with time or else they become obsolete
