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Why is Rig Veda considered the oldest veda ?

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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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