Which of the following statements are true ?
A. 'Veda' is not the name of any particular book
B. The hymns of Rig Veda are composed in the praise of God
C. Vedic teachings belong to the 'Karma Marga'.
D. Upanishads are also called 'Vedanta'.
E. 'Vedanta' is the last part of Yajurveda.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

The statements A, B, C & D Only are correct regarding the Vedas. 'Veda' is not the name of any particular book, the hymns of Rig Veda are composed in the praise of God, Vedic teachings belong to the 'Karma Marga', and Upanishads are also called 'Vedanta'. However, 'Vedanta' is not the last part of Yajurveda but refers to the concluding part of the Vedas.
Information Booster:
1. Vedas: The ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, consisting of four collections – Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda.
2. Rig Veda: Contains hymns (suktas) in praise of various deities.
3. Karma Marga: Path of rituals and actions prescribed in the Vedas for achieving spiritual goals.
4. Upanishads: Philosophical texts that explore the concepts of Brahman (ultimate reality) and Atman (soul), also known as Vedanta.
5. Vedanta: Literally means 'the end of the Vedas', referring to the teachings found in the Upanishads.
6. Yajur Veda: Divided into two sections – Krishna (black) Yajur Veda and Shukla (white) Yajur Veda, containing ritualistic formulas and mantras.
Additional Information:
· Veda: The term itself means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'.
· Karma Marga: Emphasizes performing one's duties and rituals diligently as a means to spiritual liberation.
· Upanishads: Mark the transition from ritualistic to philosophical thinking in Hinduism.
· Vedanta: Has developed into various schools of thought like Advaita (non-dualism), Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism), and Dvaita (dualism).
Key Points:
· Vedas are foundational texts of Hinduism, covering rituals, hymns, and philosophical discourses.
· Rig Veda is primarily hymnal, while Upanishads focus on spiritual and philosophical questions.
· Understanding the Vedas and Upanishads provides insight into the evolution of Hindu spiritual thought.