Which one is the first Veda?

Correct option is D

Correct Option: (D) Rigveda

• The Rigveda is the first and oldest of the four Vedas, making it the earliest known scripture of Hinduism and Indian literature.

• It is believed to have been composed around 1500–1200 BCE.

• The Rigveda consists of 1,028 hymns (suktas) organized into 10 mandalas (books), mainly dedicated to natural forces and deities like Agni, Indra, Varuna, and Surya.

• Language: Vedic Sanskrit

• Focus: Hymns for rituals, nature worship, and philosophical ideas

• It is an essential source of information on:

  1. Early Vedic civilization

  2. Social structure

  3. Religious practices

• Samveda:

  • Mainly contains chants and melodies derived from Rigveda, used in rituals and singing.

• Yajurveda:

  • Focuses on ritual formulas and sacrificial rites.

• Atharvaveda:

  • Contains spells, incantations, and knowledge related to healing, daily life, and magic.