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Question
Name the four Vedas and state what the hymns in each Veda deal with?
Solution
(a) The Rig Veda: It is the oldest religious text in the world. It contains 1028 hymns divided into 10 mandalas. The hymns are dedicated by the sages to the Gods. Much of the Indian philosophy is based on the Rig Veda. It also contains the famous ‘Gayatri Mantra’.
(b) The Sama Veda: It contains 1875 hymns, some of which are borrowed from the Rig Veda. These hymns were sung at the time of the sacrifice by the priests. These are sweet song or ‘the melody’.
(c) The Yajur Veda: It deals with rituals or the hymns recited during the performance of Yajnas. These are 2086 hymns.
(d) The Atharva Veda: It contains 731 hymns dealing with magic and charm. The hymns deals with the power of ghosts, spirits, gyan, karma and upasana.
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