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Who is one of the well-known rishis associated with the Rig Veda?
Who is one of the well-known rishis associated with the Rig Veda?
Which god is NOT considered a prominent deity in the Rig Veda?
Which god is NOT considered a prominent deity in the Rig Veda?
What does 'Yajur' mean in the context of the Yajur Veda?
What does 'Yajur' mean in the context of the Yajur Veda?
Which Veda is mostly concerned with rites and mantras of different sacrifices?
Which Veda is mostly concerned with rites and mantras of different sacrifices?
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What does 'Sama' mean in the context of the Sama Veda?
What does 'Sama' mean in the context of the Sama Veda?
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How many original verses are there in the Sama Veda out of a total 1875 verses?
How many original verses are there in the Sama Veda out of a total 1875 verses?
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Which Veda is considered the oldest known literature in India?
Which Veda is considered the oldest known literature in India?
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Who is considered the author of the Vedas according to Hindu culture?
Who is considered the author of the Vedas according to Hindu culture?
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Which Veda explores philosophical themes related to the nature of the Absolute (Brahman)?
Which Veda explores philosophical themes related to the nature of the Absolute (Brahman)?
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What does the word 'Veda' literally mean?
What does the word 'Veda' literally mean?
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Which concept is emphasized as the key to liberation in the Upanishads?
Which concept is emphasized as the key to liberation in the Upanishads?
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What is the main philosophical theme explored in the Upanishads?
What is the main philosophical theme explored in the Upanishads?
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Which Veda is known as the book of Chants?
Which Veda is known as the book of Chants?
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Who are the two rishis traced as the source of the Atharva Veda?
Who are the two rishis traced as the source of the Atharva Veda?
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What is another name for the Atharva Veda?
What is another name for the Atharva Veda?
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Which Veda contains detailed information about the family, social, and political life of the later Vedic period?
Which Veda contains detailed information about the family, social, and political life of the later Vedic period?
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Which Vedas have their own Brahmana books?
Which Vedas have their own Brahmana books?
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What does the word Upanishad mean?
What does the word Upanishad mean?
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