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Why is Rig Veda considered the oldest veda ? |
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Answer» Answer: • RIG Veda was composed in 1st century BC in Sankrit language. • It was one of the OLDEST literary works in the world. • Rig Veda is a book of hymns on gods. It consists 1028 hymns in it. • The Rig Veda is DIVIDED into chapters or mandalas. • There are totally four Vedas. They are Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharvana Veda. • Sama Veda is a Veda which DEAS with music. • Yajur Veda is a Veda which deals with sacrifices and RITUALS. • Atharvana Veda mainly deals with chants and magic spells. • The first three Vedas were composed by Aryans and Atharvana Veda was composed by non Aryans. |
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