Question

1. Name the two categories of Early Vedic Literature. Why was the Early Vedic Literature known
as Shruti?
2. Name the four Vedas.
3. State what the hymns in each Veda deal with.
4. What are the Upanishads? Name any two Upanishads.
5. What are the Dharmashastras?
6. Name the epics written during the later Vedic period.
7. What is known as Bhagwad Gita?
The Vedic Period
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Answer 1

Early Vedic Literature

Explanation:

1. a.  Name the two categories of Early Vedic Literature

"Smriti" & "Shruti" were the two Vedic literature.

1. b. Why was the Early Vedic Literature known as Shruti?

Shruti means, 'which has been heard' and is "canonical", comprising unquestionable truth & revelation, and is regarded "eternal". It denotes primarily to the "Vedas themselves". Shruti elucidates the sacred texts including the central "canon of Hinduism", that is.,  Brahmanas, Vedas, Upanishads, & Aranyakas.

2. Name the four Vedas.

There are four "Vedic" "Samhitas", which are : the "Rig-Veda", "Yajur-Veda", "Atharva-Veda",  & "Sama-Veda",

3.  State what the hymns in each Veda deal with.

1. Rig Veda - Hymns characterises montheism (existence of one God), naturalist polytheism (existence of more than one God),  and monoism (different paths to God). Comprise 1017 "suktas" (hymns)
2. Sama Veda - Samans (chants) which is used as musical notes. The hymns/chants are used by priest performing rituals of "soma ceremonies" (3-fold realm of "life & death")
3. Yajur Veda - Hymns are chanted by specific  priests called "adhvaryu" who performed sacrificial  rites. Some hymns are also attributed to Gods
4. Atharva Veda - hymns are more diverse nature comprises charms & spells.

4. What are the Upanishads? Name any two Upanishad

The Upanishads are old Sanskrit spiritual doctrines and Hindu ideas. They are part of Hinduism 's oldest scriptures, the Vedas, which deal with  philosophy, meditation, & spiritual understanding. Other areas of the Vedas deal with  blessings, mantras, ceremonies,  sacrifices, &  rituals.

The "Brhadaranyaka" &" the Chandogya" are the 2 earliest Upanishads

5. What are the Dharmashastras?

Dharmaśāstra is a genre of "Sanskrit theological texts", & refers to the treatises of "Hinduism" on "dharma".

6.  Name the epics written during the later Vedic period

The 2 most greatest & popular epics, "the Mahabharata" & "the Ramayana", were initially formulated in the "later Vedic age". These epics discuss "Aryan cultural values".

7. What is known as Bhagwad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita is the Gita, is a "700-verse Hindu scripture" whic is part of the "epic Mahabharata". Gita is an interaction between warrior "Prince Arjuna" & "Lord Krishna" who was his charioteer at the Kurukshethra battle that was fought between Arjuna 's family & allies (Pandavas), Prince Duryodhana & his family (Kauravas) & their allies

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