Greetings, all. I hope you find yourself well! I am a member of the Baha'i faith - Baha'i's founder, Baha'u'llah, made note that, of the list of true religions, Hinduism is among them. However, most Baha'i do not study texts from outside their faith, which I find strange. For the past 7 months I have been studying Hinduism online - Most of what I have read so far comes from the Srimad-Bhagavatam, Rigveda, and Yajurveda, along with the Ramayana. I would seriously like to further my learning in Hinduism, because I know learning through the internet on my own is not the ideal way.

I have developed a question while I was reading the Vishnu Purana. I am certain I am missing something here, so I apologize if this unintentionally sounds rash: What is the point of the Samaveda?

I have heard that it is mostly just a musical rendition of the Rigveda, along with a couple sections not found anywhere else. Why not just read the Rigveda? I have been confused as to the purpose of the Samaveda and I hope to figure out the answer. I know it is a Veda and of high authority, but I don't understand why, if it is just the RigVeda with music. If textually they are very similar, what benefit does it bring that the Rigveda does not?

Again, I apologize if I found this rude, that was not my intent, I am a genuinely intrigued (and confused) Baha'i seeking understanding. I appreciate your time!

Sincerely;
-Saveyist