Chapter 37: The Rig Veda Flashcards
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Grama
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It is the name for a settled and walled village, originally, it meant a wandering wagon-centered clan.
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Mandala
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The ten cycles in the Rig Veda. Each mandala contains hymns in praise of the gods, and chants to be said during sacrifices and other rituals.
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Rig Veda
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They are the earliest collection of Indian hymns. It gives us a glimpse of the world that the arya were building for themselves.
