RIGVED
RIGVED The Veds are considered to be the most ancient Hindu text in the world. The Veds are the large body of vast knowledge and text, the religious and spiritual teachings of which encompasses all aspects of life. Vedas contain hymns dedicated to Hindu deities, mantras, various chants and songs of devotion The first Ved is Rigved also called as the book of Mantras. Rigved is the oldest Hindu holy book. It consists of of a collection of 1,028 poems grouped into 10 "mandals" (books) Many of the mantras in the Rigved are hymns to the gods, praising them for their help in battle and asking for such benefits as wealth, good health, long life, protection, and victory in battle. Besides hymns of praise, the mantras contain blessings and curses. Originally, the mantras were meant to be chanted as part of religious rites , and this was the primary way in which