Rig-Veda is known as the oldest religious text in the world. It
is also known as “First testament” of mankind. It was
composed around 1700 BC. Last hymns were composed
between 1500-1200 BC. It’s a collection of hymns by a
number of priest families. It is organized in 10 books which
are called Mandalas. The first and 10th Mandalas are the
youngest and the longest books. Second to Seventh
Mandalas are oldest parts of Rig-Veda but the shortest
books. 8th and 9th books are of mixed ages. Rig-Veda is
neither a historical nor a heroic poem but is mainly a
collection of hymns by a number of priestly families. These
were recited at the time of sacrificial rites and other rituals
with utmost devotion. The Rig-Veda contains 1017 (1028,
including 11 hymns of the Valakhilya recession) hymns
(Sukta) and is divided into ten mandalas. The first and the
tenth Mandalas are said to have been added later as their
language differs slightly from the other eight Mandalas.
is also known as “First testament” of mankind. It was
composed around 1700 BC. Last hymns were composed
between 1500-1200 BC. It’s a collection of hymns by a
number of priest families. It is organized in 10 books which
are called Mandalas. The first and 10th Mandalas are the
youngest and the longest books. Second to Seventh
Mandalas are oldest parts of Rig-Veda but the shortest
books. 8th and 9th books are of mixed ages. Rig-Veda is
neither a historical nor a heroic poem but is mainly a
collection of hymns by a number of priestly families. These
were recited at the time of sacrificial rites and other rituals
with utmost devotion. The Rig-Veda contains 1017 (1028,
including 11 hymns of the Valakhilya recession) hymns
(Sukta) and is divided into ten mandalas. The first and the
tenth Mandalas are said to have been added later as their
language differs slightly from the other eight Mandalas.
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