Question

The origin of Indian music could be traced back to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?
Sama Veda
Yajur Veda
Rig Veda
Atharva Veda

Answer 1

rig vedas as there are rig vedic hymns

Answer 2

The origin of Indian music could be traced back to the Sama Veda.

Sama Veda:

• The Sama Veda has 1875 mantras that are distributed in 6 chapters.
• It puts together India's cultural melodies with the Vedic hymns.
• It is also called 'The Veda of Chant and Melodies'.

Yajur Veda:

• The Yajur Veda has 1975 mantras and 40 chapters.
• It mainly deals with mantras and chants used in worship.
• Offerings and chants for special ritual customs are described in it.

Rig Veda:

• Having 10552 verses and 10 chapters, Rig Veda is the oldest among all the four Vedas.
• It has verses praising the Lord. These are recited in rituals.

Atharva Veda:

• It contains 5987 mantras and 20 chapters.
• It deals with everyday life problems and the way of handling them.