Question

Why is Rig Veda considered the oldest veda ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Rig Veda is considered as the oldest veda because it is composed of the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Rig Veda was composed in 1st century BC in Sankrit language.

• It was one of the oldest literary works in the world.

• Rig Veda is a book of hymns on gods. It consists 1028 hymns in it.

• The Rig Veda is divided into chapters or mandalas.

• There are totally four Vedas. They are Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharvana Veda.

• Sama Veda is a Veda which deas with music.

• Yajur Veda is a Veda which deals with sacrifices and rituals.

• Atharvana Veda mainly deals with chants and magic spells.

• The first three Vedas were composed by Aryans and Atharvana Veda was composed by non Aryans.