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The
word "Veda" comes from the Sanskrit root "vid
", which
means "to know
". So, the Vedas are seen as a source of knowledge and wisdom.
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The
Vedas were not written down originall
y, but were
passed down orally from generation to generation
through a tradition of memorization and recitation.
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The Vedas were
considered to be so sacred that only Brahmin priests were allowed to study and recite them.
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The
Vedas describe various gods and goddesses,
such as
Indra, Agni, and Soma,
who were worshiped in Vedic times.
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The Vedas also contain
descriptions of social and cultural practices
in ancient India, such as the caste system and various rituals and customs.
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They
contain hymns, prayers, and rituals
that were used in ancient Vedic religious ceremonies.
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There are
four main Vedas:
the
Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda, and the Atharvaveda.
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Each Veda is divided into four part
s: the
Samhitas (hymns)
, the
Brahmanas (rituals and sacrifices)
, the
Aranyakas (meditation and philosophy
), and the
Upanishads (philosophical teachings).
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The Rig Veda
is the oldest Veda. It was composed about 3,500 years ago.
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It is
divided into ‘10 mandals’ or books and contains 1,028 hymns.
These hymns are in praise of different gods such as
Indra, the god of rain, storm and war ; Agni, the fire-god : Varun- the sky god
and many others.
- The Vedas contain important ideas about the nature of realit y, the purpose of life, and the relationship between humans and the divine.
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Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo
