The Vedas
English Translations
Welcome to the central index of English translations of the four Vedas and related Smṛti and Itihāsa literature. Currently, complete translations of the Atharvaveda, the Sāmaveda, the Manu Smṛti, and the Rāmāyaṇa are available. The Ṛgveda and Yajurveda are in progress and will be added upon completion.
Each Veda has its own subdirectory containing the full text files and a detailed index. Click on the Veda name below to access its contents.
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Veda, Smṛti & Itihāsa Index
Atharvaveda – Bloomfield translation (SBE 42, 1897)
(Available)
Sāmaveda – Griffith translation (1895)
(Available)
Manu Smṛti – Bühler translation (SBE 25, 1886)
(Available)
Rāmāyaṇa – Griffith translation (1870–1874)
(Available)
Ṛgveda – Griffith translation (in progress)
(Coming soon)
Yajurveda – various translations (in progress)
(Coming soon)
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Last site update: May 2026