Atharvaveda, the Vedas are also called Apaurusheya. The meaning of 'Apaurusheya' is that the work which no person can do, that is, done by God. Hence, Parabrahma is considered the author of the Vedas. Vedas are also known as 'Shruti'. Whereas, other Hindu texts are called ‘Smriti’, i.e. texts based on the wisdom or memory of humans. At the same time, the most ancient part of the Veda is called ‘Samhita’. Atharvaveda: The last and fourth Veda in the order of Chaturvedi. It includes the Kavitamayi mantra for virtue, religion, healing as well as Yagya. Let's know more about Atharvaveda!
1. How much the total number of mantras in the Atharvaveda?
A. 7250 mantras
B. 7260 mantras
C. 7720 mantras
D. 9025 mantras
2. Which of the following Vedic literature is the collection of sacrificial formulae?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
3. What is the reader of the Atharvaveda called?
A. Originator
B. Deve
C. Akshu
D. None of these
4. Who recited Atharva Veda?
A. Brahma priest
B. Atharvanas
C. Angirasa
D. All of the above
5. Which of the following Vedic literature refers to the ‘to sit near the feet of’?
A. Vedangas
B. Upanishads
C. Aranyakas
D. Brahamanas
6. The Atharvaveda is sometimes called ....
A. Veda of magical formulas
B. Veda of Knowledge
C. Veda of Karma
D. Veda of Bhakthi
7. How many branches of Atharvasamhita are there according to Charanyavah Granth?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Ten
8. According to Charanvyuh Granth, which of the following are the branches of Atharvasamhita?
A. Brahmadabal
B. Shaunak
C. Devdarshat
D. All of the above
9. There are many mantras related to the worship of ------------------- in the Atharvaveda.
A. Brahma
B. Vishnu
C. Mahesh
D. All of the above
10. Which are rituals described in the Atharvaveda?
A. Peace-affirmation
B. Ideological rituals
C. Both of the above
D. None of these
11. This Veda is also called ....
A. Brahma Veda
B. Vishnu Veda
C. Mahesh Veda
D. None of these
12. Creation time of Atharvaveda is ...
A. 4000 - 1500 BC
B. 7000 - 1500 BC
C. 9000 - 1500 BC
D. 5000 - 1500 BC
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