Maha Vishnu

The Yajurveda is divided into two main branches:

The Black Yajurveda (Krishna Yajurveda)
The White Yajurveda (Shukla Yajurveda).

Each branch has its own set of mandals, or chapters.

Black Yajurveda

The Black Yajurveda has two mandals:

• The Taittiriya Samhita
  • The Taittiriya Samhita is the larger of the two, and it contains 700 verses.

• The Katha Samhita.
  • The Katha Samhita is smaller, and it contains 240 verses.

White Yajurveda

The White Yajurveda has four mandals:

• The Madhyandin Samhita,
  • The Madhyandin Samhita is the largest of the four, and it contains 3988 verses.

• The Kanva Samhita,
  • The Kanva Samhita is smaller, and it contains 2086 verses.

• The Kapisthala Samhita,
  • The Kapisthala Samhita is the smallest of the four, and it contains 1200 verses.

• The Maitrayani Samhita.
  • The Maitrayani Samhita is the oldest of the four, and it contains 3144 verses.

In addition to the mandals, the Yajurveda also includes a number of other texts, such as

• The Brahmanas,
  • The Brahmanas are exegetical texts that explain the meaning of the mantras in the Yajurveda.

• The Aranyakas,
  • The Aranyakas are more philosophical texts that explore the nature of reality and the self.

• The Upanishads.
  • The Upanishads are the most philosophical texts of the Vedas, and they contain some of the most important insights into the nature of the divine.

The mandals of the Yajurveda are a valuable source of information about the religious and philosophical beliefs of the ancient Aryans. They also provide insights into the development of Hinduism over time. The mandals are still studied and revered by Hindus today, and they continue to be a source of inspiration and guidance for those who seek spiritual enlightenment.