Vedas and Hinduism
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Who is credited with the codification of the Vedas?

  • Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa (correct)
  • Jaimini
  • Paila
  • Vaisampayana

    • What does the term 'Shruti' mean in relation to the Vedas?

  • Apocryphal
  • Belonging to oral tradition (correct)
  • Divine truths
  • Written compilations

    • What is the significance of the term 'apocryphal' (apaurusheya) in relation to the Vedas?

  • They contain divine truths
  • No human agency is involved in their creation (correct)
  • They were created by great sages
  • They were initially written down

    • How many parts is each Veda divided into?

    <p>Two - karma kanda and jnyan kanda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assisted Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa in the compilation of the Vedas according to the Vishnu Purana?

    <p>Paila, Vaisampayana, Jaimini, Sumantu</p> Signup and view all the answers

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