Question

What was that Indian literature containg 1028 hymns, which were written in vedic snaskrit
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Answer 1

Answer:

The Rig Veda

Explanation:

The Rig Veda dated back 1500-1000 BC. It has 1028 hymns written by number of priestly families. It was written when Aryans were still in Punjab. It is divided into 10 books or mandals. Book II to VII are earliest and attributed to Gritsamada, Vishvamitra, Vasudeva, Attri, Bhardwaj, Vashishtha, Kanva and Angiras. Book I, VII, IX and X were added later.

Fact:

• Gayatri Mantra is the most sacred hymn of the Rig Veda which is mentioned in 3rd Mandala, written by Vishvamitra. This mantra is dedicated to the Savitr(The deity of Sun).

Answer 2

Answer: Rig Veda

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Rig Veda contains 1028 hymns which are dedicated to different gods.

• Rig Veda is divided into different chapters which are also known as "Mandalas".

• Rig Veda is divided into 10 chapters or 10 Mandalas.

• The 3rd mandala of Rig Veda mentions about Indra, Agni and Varuna.

• The 3rd mandala of Rigveda also mentions about Gayatri Mantra which was composed by Viswamitra.

• The 6th mandala of Rig Veda mentions about the city Harappa as "Hariyupiyah".

• There were only 9 mandalas in Rig Veda, but later 10th mandala was added in later Vedic period.

• The 10th mandala of Rig Veda mentions about the caste system [Purusharthas].