History & Civics
Name the four Vedas and mention what does each deal with.
Vedic Period
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The four Vedas are:
- The Rig Veda — The Rig veda is composed of 10 mandalas. It has hymns that are dedicated to Gods by sages. They also tell us about life of people during that time.
- The Sama Veda — The hymns of Sama Veda were meant to be sung at the time of the sacrifice by priests.
- The Yajur Veda — It deals with hymns recited during the performance of yajnas.
- The Atharva Veda — The hymns of the Atharva Veda deal with magic and charm. The hymns also deal with Gyan (knowledge), Karma (action), upasana (invocation) and some with medicine and treatment.
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