HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Yajurveda
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Rigveda
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Upanishad
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Samaveda
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Gayatri is one of the hymns of the Rig-Veda.It is present in Rig Veda Mandala3.
Detailed explanation-2: -The third Mandal of Rigveda contains the Gayatri Mantra which was compiled in the praise of sun god Savitri. It was composed by sage Vishwamitra.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rigveda contains the famous Gayatrimantra. Gayatrimantra is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda, dedicated to Savitri, the deity of five elements.
Detailed explanation-4: -Rig Veda was the first Veda to be composed in the Early Vedic Age. It is the oldest and the largest Veda. It contains mantras dedicated to various gods. It has 1028 hymns written in 10 books.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Gayatri Mantra, too is divisible in five parts namely (1) Om (2) Bhurbhuwaha Swaha (3) Tatsaviturvareniyam (4) Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi (5) Dhiyo Yonaha Prachodayat.