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The Vedas are ancient texts written in Sanskrit that form the foundation of Hinduism and are among the oldest known religious writings. They remain deeply significant to Hindu practice and philosophy, and are studied for their spiritual teachings and historical importance.
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- 1500-1200 BCE Rigveda, manuscript page sample i, Mandala 1, Hymn 1 (Sukta 1), Adhyaya 1, lines 1.1.1 to 1.1.9, Sanskrit, Devanagari.jpg
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- Four Vedas
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- Vedic Sanskrit
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- Rigveda manuscript page, Mandala 1, Hymn 1 (Sukta 1), lines 1.1.1 to 1.1.9 (Sanskrit, Devanagari script)
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- Vedic period –1200 BCE (Rigveda), –900 BCE (Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda)
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- 20,379 mantras
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- Atharvaveda
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- Followed by
- Upanishads
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- inception
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