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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the oldest Vedas?
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Option 1 : Rigveda
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Key Points
- Rig Veda' is the oldest of the Vedas and in any indo-European language one of the oldest extant texts.
- The Rig Veda is a set of ancient Indian texts comprising 1028 Sanskrit Hymns from the Vedic period and 10,600 verses devoted to the Rigvedic deities.
- It is arranged in 10 volumes, known as mandalas.
- It is one of the four canonical Hindu holy texts collectively known as the Vedas.
- The "Rig Veda" outlines one of the oldest types of yoga and provides knowledge about yoga and other spiritual disciplines.
Additional Information
Associated information with different Vedas
| Vedas | Brahmanas | Upanishad | Officiating priest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rig Veda | Aitareya, Kaushitaki | Aitareya, Kaushitaki | Hotri |
| Sama Veda | Tandyamaha, Jaiminiya | Chandogya, Jaiminiya | Udgatri |
| Yajur Veda | Taittiriya, Satapatha | Taittiriya, Katha, Svetasvatara, Brihadaranyaka, Isa | Adhvaryu |
| Atharva Veda | Gopatha | Mundaka, Prasna, Mandukya | Brahman |
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