Rigveda
Also known as: Ṛgveda
The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, a collection of hymns (Suktas) composed in praise of various deities, with a focus on cosmic order, nature, and rituals. It is considered the foundational text of Vedic literature and Hindu philosophy.
The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, a collection of hymns (Suktas) composed in praise of various deities, with a focus on cosmic order, nature, and rituals. It is considered the foundational text of Vedic literature and Hindu philosophy.
Quick Facts
Composition Period
c. 1500 - 1200 BCE
Language
Vedic Sanskrit
Scope
1028 hymns