10 Unknown Facts from the Rigveda:

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10 Unknown Facts from the Rigveda:

  1. Rigveda is the oldest among the four Vedas: Rigveda is the oldest among the four Vedas - Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. It contains hymns called "Riks" that are dedicated to various deities and aspects of knowledge.

  2. Composition and Sages: The Rigveda's composition cannot be attributed to a single time or individual. Over time, many sages contributed hymns, rituals, knowledge, and more, shaping its content.

  3. Rigvedic Categories: Rigveda is divided into Mand alas and hymn collections. It has ten Mandals, with thousands of hymns, which include praises and worship of various deities.

  4. Suktas: Suktas are collections of hymns. There are over 1,000 Suktas in the Rigveda, containing around 10,600 mantras. Notable among these is the Gayatri Mantra composed by Vishwamitra.

  5. Geographic Descriptions: Rigveda includes references to geography and natural beauty, as well as descriptions of rivers, particularly the Indus River. It is believed to have been composed in the region of the Indus Valley.

  6. Moral and Ethical Values: The Rigveda emphasizes moral values, duties, and ethics, providing guidelines for social behaviour, rituals, and worship.

  7. Structure of the Rigveda: The Rigveda is divided into two sections - the Avesta Krama (continuous order) and the Mandala Krama (division into Mandalas).

  8. Importance and Recognition: Rigveda's hymns are still recited and studied today. It holds a significant place in world heritage and knowledge.

  9. Mention of Rivers: The Rigveda mentions 25 rivers, with special emphasis on the Sindhu (Indus) and Saraswati rivers. Saraswati is considered the most sacred river.

  10. Famous Phrases: The Rigveda has contributed many famous phrases, such as "Asato Ma Sadgamaya," which means "Lead me from untruth to truth," emphasizing the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment.

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