Question
Which is the oldest of the four Vedas?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option d: Rigveda
The correct answer is Rigveda
- The Rigveda is the oldest Veda, dating back to 1800–1100 BCE, and is considered the oldest known Vedic Sanskrit text.
- It is divided into ten books (known as mandalas).
- It also includes Vishvamitra's famous Gayatri mantra and the Purusha Sukta prayer (the story of Primal Man).
- The Rigvedic Priest was known as Hotri.
Additional information:
- Yajurveda: Stands to mean ‘Worship Knowledge’, Yajurveda dates back to 1100-800 BCE; corresponding with Samaveda.
- Atharvaveda: Stands to mean a tatpurusha compound of Atharvan, an ancient sage, and knowledge (atharvan+knowledge), it dates back to 1000-800 BCE.
- Sama Veda: It is also known as the "Book of Song," "Veda of Chants," or even "Yoga of Song." It is a compilation of tunes and chants.
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