Question 8
EasyOriginal questionWhich is the oldest of the four Vedas?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Rigveda is the earliest of the four and the oldest text in the tradition.
The Samaveda sets Rigvedic verses to melody, the Yajurveda supplies sacrificial formulae, and the Atharvaveda is the latest of the four.
The usual order to remember is Rig, Sama, Yajur, Atharva.
Worth noting
The Samaveda draws most of its verses from the Rigveda, which is why it can feel like the older of the two. It is not.
- Concept
- The four Vedas and their order
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