Question
Download Solution PDFThe Rig Veda is divided into ______ books or mandalas.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 10.
Key Points
- The Rigveda is divided into 10 mandalas (books).
- The first and tenth Mandalas are the youngest and the longest.
- The Gayatri mantra is in Rig Veda is taken ffrom Mandala 3.
- Mandala 9 is completely devoted to Soma.
- The 10th mandala contains the Purusha Sukta which explains the 4 Varnas that were born from the Mouth, arms, thighs, and feet of the Brahma or Purusha.
- Nasadiya Sukta which talks about the origin of the Universe is in the 10th Mandala.
Additional Information
- Vedas are supposed to be the first religious text of the Hindu religion.
- Veda means knowledge.
- There are four Vedas namely:
- Rig Veda - Rig Veda contains hymns about mythology
- Yajur Veda - Only Veda, which is divided into two parts (i.e. Krishna Yajur Veda and Shukla Yajur Veda), contains the knowledge of all sacrificial formulas and weapons.
- Sam Veda - It is the Origin of Indian classical music.
- Atharva Veda - It contains the knowledge of Ayurveda, also charms and spells hence it is known as black Veda.
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