Vedic chants are the mantra portions of the Vedic corpus—Śruti in Vedic Sanskrit, traditionally preserved through oral recitation (śruti) with precise accent (svara), phonetics, and metre. The four Vedas (Ṛg, Yajus, Sāman, Atharvan) and related texts have been transmitted for millennia in teacher–student lineages. Here, selections are grouped by deity or theme so you can read them alongside stotras: use transliteration and translations as study aids, chant at a steady pace, and deepen meaning over time. • For extended Vedic study or initiation, learn from a qualified ācārya in your tradition—this site does not replace personal instruction. • When in doubt about a rare phrase or accent, confirm with a knowledgeable teacher.