Introduction:

The upa-veeda-s deal with a wide variety of secular subjects including aayur-veeda - the science of longevity and health, artha-s'aastra or economics and administration, dhanur-veeda or the science of warfare and defence, s'ilpa-s'aastra or architecture and sculpture, and gandharva-veeda dealing with music, dance, literature and other forms of fine art. Every one of these topics has been developed to glorious heights, unmatched and unparalleled even to day with anything else in the world. Where else can you find such a fine and elaborate science of love making?

Snippets:

ooM bhadraM karNeebhiH s'RNuyaama deevaaH bhadraM pas'yeemakSbhiryajatraaH sthirairaMgaistuSTuvaaN sastanuubhiH vyas'eema deevahitaM yadaayuH

Oh ye Gods! May we hear with our ears only what is auspicious. May we see with our eyes only what is auspicious. May we, who sing your praise, live our allotted span of life in perfect health and vigour.