Practicing Success
Which of the following Veda deals with "spells and incantations"? |
Rig Veda Sam Veda Yajurveda Atharvaveda |
Atharvaveda |
The correct answer is Option 4- Atharvaveda The Atharvaveda is the youngest of the four Vedas, and is dated to around 600-200 BCE. It is a collection of spells, incantations, and other magical formulas, meant to be pronounced by the person who seeks some benefit, or more often by a sorcerer who would say it on his or her behalf. The Vedas comprise four major collections: Rigveda: A collection of hymns praising various deities. |