Vedic Age

'Aryan' is a term meaning 'noble' which was used as a self-designation by Indo-Iranian people. In classic Sanskrit the word Arya means- 'A nobleman'. The word was used by the people of the Vedic period in India as an ethnic label for themselves as well as to refer noble class. Scholars point out that even in ancient times, the idea of being an 'Aryan' was religious, cultural and linguistic, not racial.

'Aryan' is a term meaning 'noble' which was used as a self-designation by Indo-Iranian people. In classic Sanskrit the word Arya means- 'A nobleman'. The word was used by the people of the Vedic period in India as an ethnic label for themselves as well as to refer noble class. Scholars point out that even in ancient times, the idea of being an 'Aryan' was religious, cultural and linguistic, not racial.

In Indian literature, Vedas are the most ancient scriptures which are four in numbers, namely Rig Veda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda. Rig Veda is the most important and oldest among all these.

Rig Veda, Yajurveda and Samaveda are called Vedatrayi or simply Trayi.

The 'Varnas' have been known from Rig Veda since a hymn in the Rig Veda portrays the Brahmin (Priest), the Kshatriya (noble), the Vaishya (commoner) and the Shudra (servant) issued forth at creation from the mouth, arms, thighs and the feet of the primeval person (Purusha). Although the literal meaning of the word Varna is colour or class (in Sanskrit).

The 'Varnas' have been known from Rig Veda since a hymn in the Rig Veda portrays the Brahmin (Priest), the Kshatriya (noble), the Vaishya (commoner) and the Shudra (servant) issued forth at creation from the mouth, arms, thighs and the feet of the primeval person (Purusha). Although the literal meaning of the word Varna is colour or class (in Sanskrit).

The correctly matched list is as follows -

Atharvaveda - Medicine
Rig Veda - God Grace
Yajurveda - Sacrifice process
Samaveda - Music

Rigveda consists of 1028 hymns and 10552 Verses or mantras or shlokas. Yajurveda contains the description of stotras and recitals. The Samaveda consists of many hymns which are taken from Rig Veda and are indeed lyrical and melodious. The Atharvaveda contains a lot of knowledge of the physical world and spirituality.

The earliest description of charms and spells can be found in Atharvaveda.

Rigveda consists of 1028 hymns and 10552 Verses (mantras).