The Vedas!✨ Flashcards
What are the Vedas, who composed them and how and by whom ere they used during ceremonies?
The Vedas are a collection of sacred hymns composed by the Aryans after settling in India. They were memorised and sung or chanted by priests during ceremonies.
What did the Vedas call upon people for?
The Vedas called upon people for offerings and rituals to appease the gods and goddesses.
What were some typical offerings called for in the Vedas?
Some typical offerings might be barley, butter, and milk.
How were the Vedas passed down for a thousand years?
The Vedas were passed down orally through word of mouth.
What language did Indians sing or chant the Vedas in and what is its relation with English?
Indians sang or chanted the Vedas in an Indo-Aryan language called Sanskrit, which is a distant relative of English.
What role does Sanskrit play in today’s society?
Sanskrit remains a language of sacred literature and is the ancestor of many modern Indian languages.
When did Indians relearn the art of writing and collect the Vedas in written form?
Indians relearned the art of writing around 500 BC and collected the Vedas, putting them into writing.
Which Veda is the most well-known and how many hymns does it include?
The Rig Veda is the best known of the Vedas and includes more than 1,000 hymns.
Who do most of the hymns in the Rig Veda praise?
Most of the hymns in the Rig Veda praise Aryan gods and goddesses representing natural forces such as the Sky, Sun, and Fire.
