Question
Which Veda has the maximum number of verses?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
The correct answer is Rigveda
- The Rigveda Samhita is the Veda with the most verses, containing 10,600 verses across 1,028 hymns and 10 books, or mandalas. The Rigveda is the oldest Veda, dating back to 1800–1100 BCE, and is considered the oldest known Vedic Sanskrit text.
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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