Question
Download Solution PDFWhich Veda contains the maximum number of verses?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "Rig Veda".
Key Points
- Rig Veda is the oldest form of Veda.
- It is the oldest known Vedic Sanskrit text.
- 'Rigveda' means praise knowledge.
- It has 10600 verses, and 1028 hymns called 'Suktas'.
- It also has a collection of 10 books known as 'Mandalas'.
Additional Information
- There are four Vedas in Sanskrit:
- Rigveda
- Samaveda
- Yajurveda
- Atharvaveda
- Samaveda - It is called the Veda of melodies and chants. There are two Upanishads in Samaveda. This Veda is considered the root of Indian classical dance and music.
- Yajurveda - This means worship knowledge. It has two types- Krishna and Shukla. It contains ritual-performing mantras.
- Atharvaveda - This Veda contains daily life routines. It is called as Veda of magical formulas. This contains three primary Upanishads.
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