Questions tagged [rig-veda]
The oldest of the four Vedas. See also [vedas].
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How the Rig Veda text was formatted originally when first codified into Sanskrit
The Rig Veda has formatting like this (with the | pipe characters):
को अद्य युङकते धुरि गा रतस्य शिमीवतो भामिनो दुर्ह्र्णायून |
असन्निषून हर्त्स्वसो मयोभून य एषां भर्त्यां रणधत स जीवात ||
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What are four grades/stages or types of Vāk?
I've come across mention of four types of Vāni in several texts e.g., Ganapathi Atharvashisrsha, Saraswati Sukta, etc. One of the direct references is Rigveda 1.164.45:
HYMN CLXIV. Viśvedevas.
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Are Maruts sons of Sindhu or Pṛśni?
Rig Veda X.78.6 says that Maruts are sons of Sindhu.
These noble sons of Sindhu are like grinding-stones, they are always
like Soma-stones , tearing everything to pieces; these sons of a good
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Who is Soma in this mantra from Rigveda?
Somah pavate janita matinam janita divo janita prthivyah
Janitaghnerjanita suryasya janitendrasya janitota vishnoh (Rigveda 9.96.5).
Who was Soma in this shloka? Is it Rudra or someone else?
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Was the story of Great deluge taken from Rig Vedic mantras?
The story of Great deluge was narrated in Satapatha Brahmana , Bhagavata Purana and the Matsya Purana, as well as in the Mahabharata.
However, I have found the following epithets from Rig Veda.
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Who were Paravatas and Bṛsaya mentioned in the Rig Vedic mantras?
Rig Veda VI.61 describes elimination of Paravatas and Bṛsaya by Saraswati.
2 She with her might, like one who digs for lotus-stems, hath burst
with her strong waves the ridges of the hills. Let us ...
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RIG VEDA Texts Question
I was listening to this beautiful video
https://youtu.be/sMHeBEVnKL8
I found these parts :
1) Gananam Tva Ganapatim - from Rig Veda (2.23.1)
2) After that become :
praNo devee saraswatee ...
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Rig Veda sayings about pest control
Wikipedia says that Rig Veda mentions about pest control.
The Rig Veda, which is about 4,000 years old, mentions the use of
poisonous plants for pest control.
Which excerpt of Rig Veda talks ...
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Does the story about Ṛbhus indicate practice of religious rituals other than Spirituality in Vedic era?
Rig veda I.110 says about Ṛbhus
When, seeking your enjoyment onward from afar, ye, certain of my kinsmen, wandered on your way, Sons of Sudhanvan, after your long journeying, ye came unto the home of ...
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Does the word Yoga appear in Rig Veda?
Does Rig Veda contain the word yoga or its synonyms explicitly? If not, then which among the four Vedas explicitly contains the word Yoga?
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Context and meaning for a rig veda mantra
Consider the following mantra from Rig Veda
Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah
In which context it has been told and what is the exact meaning and interpretation for it?
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Does this mantra in Rig Veda VII.76.4 indicate that earlier mandals were heard in ancient period?
Rig Veda VII.76.4 says as follows:
They were the Gods’ companions at the banquet, the ancient sages true
to Law Eternal. The Fathers found the light that lay in darkness, and
with effectual words ...
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Do Ushas and Kavya Usanas indicate one and the same epithet?
Ushas - उषस् - is a Vedic goddess of dawn in Hinduism. She is "consistently identified with dawn, revealing herself with the daily coming of light to the world, driving away oppressive darkness, ...
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Is the pranava - om - mentioned in Vedas?
The Wikipedia states, in respect of the syllable om, as follows:
The syllable Om is first mentioned in the Upanishads, the mystical
texts associated with the Vedanta philosophy.
Rig veda 1.164....
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Why did Purusha Sukta from Rig Veda contain mention about Yajur and Sama Vedas?
Consider the following mantra from Purusha Sukta 10.90.9
From that great general sacrifice Ṛcas and Sāma-hymns were born:
Therefrom were spells and charms produced; the Yajus had its birth
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Is there any link between Indra and Subrahmanya (Skanda)?
The following is from Rig Veda (VII.20.5)
वर्षा जजान वर्षणं रणाय तमु चिन नारी नर्यं ससूव |
पर यः सेनानीरध नर्भ्यो अस्तीनः सत्वा गवेषणः स धर्ष्णुः ||
A Bull begat the Bull for joy of ...
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Is the purported “Buddhist Cosmology” found in the Vedas?
The Buddhist Pali suttas (the purported words of the Buddha Gotama) contain a "cosmology", which, in the Pali language, includes:
Gods of the Four Great Kings: Cātumahārājikā Devā
Gods of ...
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Was Brihaspati mentioned in Rig Veda and Usana mentioned in Rig Veda and Bhagavadgita the same person?
Brihaspati was praised in Rig Veda as follows:
गणानां तवा गणपतिं हवामहे कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम |
जयेष्ठराजं बरह्मणां बरह्मणस पत आ नः षर्ण्वन्नूतिभिः सीद सादनम || Rig
Veda 2.23.1
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Who gave Vajra or thunderbolt to Indra - Dadhichi or Usana?
In puranas Dadhichi is primarily known for sacrificing his life so the Devas, or benevolent celestial beings, could make the weapon called "Vajra" from his bones. After being driven out from Svarga, ...
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Does the word Purusha occur in the Rig Veda other than Purusha Suktam?
Purusha Suktam of Rig Veda contains the word "Purusha". However, I would like to know if the word Purusha can be found in any other Sukta other than this Purusha Sukta in the Rig Veda.
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Do Vedas support the practice of Satī?
Are there any instances of Satī in the Vedas?
Do Vedas support this practice?
Some people argue RV 10.18.8 is evidence against Satī. What is the context of this hymn/verse?
HYMN XVIII. Various ...
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Is English translation of Baskala Shaka available?
The vedas form the base of Hinduism.Rigveda the most oldest and important scripture of Hinduism has 5 parts as discussed in my previous question and I am interested most in the baskala Shaka.
So I ...
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Who was Arishtanemi?
I was watching lakshmi Narayan 1951 movie, Laxmi reincarnates on earth as bhuvan Mohini, while purandar indra and his enemy cousin Arishtanemi try to abduct her, then Arishtanemi with help of vritra, ...
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Does Rig Veda 10.59.7 talk about rebirth?
Rig Veda 10.59.7
May Earth restore to us our vital spirit, may Heaven the Goddess and
mid-air restore it. May Soma give us once again our body, and Pūṣan
show the Path of peace and comfort.
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Do RV 8.33.19 and 10.85.30 suggest women should wear a veil in the presence of men?
Some answers to What do Hindu scriptures say about women headscarf (hijab)? on Quora.com cite these verses from the Rigveda that seem to suggest Hindu women should wear a head veil:
God made you ...
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Is the word &/or notion of “jāti” found in the Vedas?
In Buddhism, the word "jāti" is doctrinally very important. The fully enlightened Arhat Buddhists declare upon enlightenment: "Jati has ended".
In Hinduism, "jati" is said to have the following ...
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Rigveda verse after nocturnal emission in manusmriti
It is mentioned in Manusmriti in the 181th line that "A twice-born student, who has involuntarily wasted his manly strength during sleep, must bathe, worship the sun, and afterwards thrice mutter the ...
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What are eight Asthakas of Rigveda?
A Sanskrit book mentions that Rigveda is divided in 8 ashtakas and 10 mandalas. I am aware of mandalas but what are 8 asthakas of Rigveda?
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Who are the dark-coloured inhabitants in this Rig Veda verse?
The Rig Veda has a verse that says:
"Through fear of thee [Agni] the dark-coloured inhabitants fled, not waiting for battle, when, O Agni (fire) burning brightly for Puru, and destroying the cities,...
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Is Baskala Shaka of Rig veda Authentic?
Vedas are the primary and oldest scriptures of Hinduism. Many sages wrote them and they are pure authentic and most sacred scriptures of Hinduism. Entire Hindu philosphy is based on them. The four ...
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Rama and Sita in the Vedas
(Rig Veda Mandala 10 Sukta 93 Verse 14)
This to Duḥśīma Pṛthavāna have I sung, to Vena, Rama, to the nobles,
and the King. They yoked five hundred, and their love of us was famed
upon their ...
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What is the meaning/context of Rig Veda 10.149.1?
Rig Veda 10.149.1 reads;
SAVITAR fixed the earth with bands to bind it, and made heaven
stedfast where no prop supported. Savitar milked, as ’twere a restless
courser, air, sea bound fast to ...
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Not counting Purusha Sukta, what castes are mentioned in Rig Veda?
Brahmins are mentioned in connection with frogs and opinion is divided if they are being made fun of.
Book 7
HYMN CIII. Frogs.
THEY who lay quiet for a year, the Brahmans who fulfil their vows,...
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What does this Rig Veda verse mean about the fivefold human race?
Rigveda Mandala 1 Sukta 12
Indra who rules with single sway men, riches, and the fivefold race
of those who dwell upon the earth.
What is fivefold race referring to?
I think it's referring to ...
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Why is the Rig Veda Samhita important? [closed]
Why is the Rig Veda Samhita important?
Most of the Samhita praises Indra and talks about the Soma yajna, which no one does anymore today.
The Smriti is more relevant today.
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Sadhya gods from Purusha Sukta vs other references
In the Purusha Suktam of Rig Veda 10.90 ‘Sadhya Santi devah’ Looks like refers to the Sadhya devas. There are other references to Sadhya devas in several Puranas. The list of Sadhya devas seems to be ...
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Who is the deity of the Purusha Suktam according to different schools?
Who is the deity of the Purusha Suktam according to different schools?
According to Vaishnavism, it is Vishnu:
The Sukta gives an expression to immanence of radical unity in
diversity and is ...
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Is there any commentary on the Battle of 10 kings mentioned in the Rig Veda?
Is there any commentary on the Battle of 10 kings mentioned in the Rig Veda Samhita?
Like for example a commentary by Sayanacharya?
Wikipedia says about him:
His commentary on the Rigveda was ...
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Is the Battle of 10 kings mentioned in the Puranas or Itihasas?
Do the Puranas or Itihasas talk about the Battle of 10 kings mentioned in the Rig Veda Samhita?
Since this is a historical event, it might be mentioned in the Puranas.
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Rig Veda as the origin of modern numerical system
Rig Veda presents complete set of modern numerals
ekam
dvi
tri
catur
panc
sasti
Sapt
asta
navam
dash
ekadash
dvadash
.....etc leading to sahastra (1000).
Yet modern scholars hold that the ...
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Why is Ramayana called the adi-kavya (first poem) and not Rig Veda?
Why is Ramayana called the adi-kavya (first poem) and not Rig Veda? As I understand Rig Veda also consist of poems and since Rig Veda is older than Ramayana, shouldn't it be called the first poem?
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How have traditional Vedic commentators intepreted Rig-Veda 1.164.46?
Rig-Veda 1.164.46 states:
इन्द्रं॑ मि॒त्रं वरु॑णम॒ग्निमा॑हु॒रथो॑ दि॒व्यः स सु॑प॒र्णो ग॒रुत्मा॑न् ।
एकं॒ सद्विप्रा॑ बहु॒धा व॑दन्त्य॒ग्निं य॒मं मा॑त॒रिश्वा॑नमाहुः ॥४६॥
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Who is Vena, the possible inspiration for Phoenix?
While researching about the phoenix I came across this interesting website that says:
The Phoenix is a unique bird, there may only exist one at a time, which ... legend of Phoenix, the same bird is ...
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Earliest reference of any astrologer (jyotisi) in Rig Veda
Jyotis shastra i.e. astrology is one of ancient science of Hinduism, believed to be started right from Rig Vedic period that developed into a vast body of knowledge by many ancient astrologers.
My ...
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Dating the Battle of Ten Kings relative to the Ramayana and Mahabharata
Related to this question though much more specific: are there any clues we can glean about the historical situation of the Battle of Ten Kings relative to the Ramayana or other well known events? ...
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Seeking two prayers from Rig Veda [closed]
I would need two prayers from Rig Veda in romanized Sanskrit for chanting, does someone know where to find them?
tvam trata tarane chetyo bhuh pita mata sadamin manushanam
May you be our saviour, ...
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Where or Which Vedic Text's says “Vikriti Evam Prakriti”?
Herein Wikipedia it says:-
Rigveda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism says
Vikriti Evam Prakriti (Sanskrit: विकृतिः एवम् प्रकृति, meaning what
seems unnatural is also natural),...
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Are any stories available for the sons of Sarama that serve Yama?
Sarama is the female dog that is mentioned in many Vedic verses as the helper of the gods and is especially associated with Indra. Her children are also mentioned in some verses as being assistants of ...
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Are these Rigvedic hymns talking about equality of all men or equality among a class of gods?
The blog post Equality In Vedas lists these two hymns from the Rigveda in support of its view that all men are equal.
The Vedas teach equality among the people in society. No one is superior or no ...
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What exactly is the story of the Aditya called Bhaag/Bhaga?
We all are aware of the Adityas being children of Goddess Aditi and Kashyap Maharishi. A few of them are more well known like Surya, Indra and Vamana but I want to know more about a lesser known ...
