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What is the literal meaning of Rig Veda?

  1. The canon of chants

  2. The canon of charms

  3. The canon of stanzas

  4. The canon of formulae
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Explanation

The word 'Rig' comes from the Sanskrit root 'ṛc' meaning 'praise' or 'hymn'. The Rig Veda is a collection of over 1,000 hymns and chants dedicated to deities like Agni, Indra, and Varuna. Therefore, its literal meaning is 'The canon of chants'. The Sama Veda relates to melodies, Yajur Veda to ritual formulae, and Atharva Veda to charms and spells.

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