Question

Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
1. The Upaveda of Rigveda is Ayurveda.
2. Satpatha Brahmin related to Yajurveda is the lengthiest of all the Brahmins.
3. Samaveda contains hymns sung by a type of priest known as Udgatri.
4. The Upaveda of Samaveda in Ardhwayu.
Which of the statements given is correct?
A) 1,3 and 4
B) 1,2 and 3
C) All of these
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint: In Hinduism, Upaveda is related to technical literature and traditional science. It has no relation with the revealed Veda. There are four Upaveda named Dhanurveda, Gandharveda, Ayurveda and Arthashastra. They are associated with civil and military defence, music and dancing, medicines and public administration respectively. Additionally, there is one more Upaveda namely Sthapataveda. It is linked with Engineering and architecture.

Complete answer:
According to the given question, there are few statements given and we need to analyse it and find whether they are true or not. So, let’s examine the statements.

1. The Upaveda of Rigveda is Ayurveda – This is the correct statement. Rigveda is one of the four Vedas from ancient times. It is a sacred and the oldest book of Hinduism. It includes poems grouped in ten books named Mandalas. This book believes in the many numbers of deities associated with the atmosphere. Rigveda specifies the power of the physician Rudra and the cure of the Chyavana. The knowledge of Ayurveda is presently scattered in the Rigveda. Therefore, it is right.

2. Satpatha Brahmin related to Yajurveda is the lengthiest of all the Brahmins – this is the correct statement. Yajurveda means knowledge of worship. It contains information about the worship rituals and mantras. The book Satpatha Brahmin is written by the saint Yajnavalkya who is known as the father of philosophy. The book is important and very systematic for Brahmans and includes detailed knowledge of mythology and sacrifice rituals etc. Hence, it is right.

3. Samaveda contains hymns sung by a type of priest known as Udgatri – This is the correct statement. Samaveda is a book of melodies and chants. It is the shortest among all four. It has a speciality in that its hymns are sung by the Priest Udgatri. The different Ragas present in Indian music come from the Samaveda. The hymns mentioned in it are prolonged and repeated in the process of chanting and singing. Among all the Vedas it has liturgical texts. Thus, it is right.

4. The Upaveda of Samaveda in Ardhwayu- This is an incorrect statement. The Upaveda of Samaveda is Gandharva-Veda which is associated with music and dance. Samaveda does not include texts to read; it contains music sheets that need to be heard.

After examining the above statements, statements 1,2 and 3 are correct whereas statement 4 is incorrect. So, option (B) 1,2 and 3 is the right option.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note: In Hinduism, Vedas are a sacred and oldest text from ancient times and tells us about the religion of Hinduism. There are four Vedas mentioned in the past named as Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda. It consists of hymns about mythology, religious rituals, instructions for religious rituals and spells for enemies and diseases respectively.