[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.2029 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2029 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2029 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2029](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2029) There are various statements as to the origin of the Vedas. One is that the hymns emanated like breath from Brahma, the soul of the universe. It is agreed that they were revealed orally to the \*Rishis\* or sages whose names they bear; and hence the whole body of the Veda is known as \*Sruti\*, ‘what was heard.’ - [Previous: c5.2028](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2028) - [Next: c5.2030](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2030) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2029](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2029) · Pramāṇa