GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Rigveda
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Atharvaveda
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Samaveda
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Yajurveda
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Detailed explanation-1: -Atharvaveda mentions various hymns dealing with charms and spells to subjugate the evil spirits and also control diseases.
Detailed explanation-2: -It deals with a topic like leading a long and healthy life, to avoid sorrow, to ward off illness, to vanquish or win over the enemy, etc. Atharva Veda presents a detailed description of the lifestyle of a very early stage of human society, which has just entered the agricultural stage.
Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: The Atharvaveda is sometimes called the “Veda of magical formulas", [1] an epithet declared to be incorrect by other scholars.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mostly, however, the Atharvaveda is a guide on how to act auspiciously within the Hindu tradition. It contains a series of magical spells, charms, and incantations. This also differentiates it from the other Vedas, which focus more on sacrifice and ritual.