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Rig-Veda

Rig-Veda

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A very old Hindu book of hymns and poems in Sanskrit
  • proper noun
  • /rɪg ˈveɪdə/
  • Literature
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  • Many hymns from the Rig-Veda praise the natural forces and deities of early Vedic society.

Examples

  • The Rig-Veda is considered the earliest literary work in the Indo-European languages.

  • The Rig-Veda is considered the oldest religious text in India.

  • Scholars have extensively studied the Rig-Veda to understand ancient Hindu philosophy and ritual.

  • Many scholars study the Rig-Veda to understand ancient Hindu beliefs.

  • Many hymns from the Rig-Veda praise the natural forces and deities of early Vedic society.

  • Scholars have extensively studied the Rig-Veda to understand ancient Hindu philosophy and ritual.

  • The Rig-Veda is considered the earliest literary work in the Indo-European languages.

Synonyms

Rigveda
vsRig-Veda
  • Literature
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A collection of ancient Sanskrit hymns used in Hindu worship

is identical in meaning but written with a hyphen in older form

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Rig-Veda comes from Sanskrit parts Rig meaning 'hymn' or 'praise' and Veda meaning 'knowledge'. So the Rig-Veda is literally the 'knowledge of hymns', which explains why it is a very old collection of sacred hymns and poems from India.