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Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Pre Mauryan Period

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‘A bard am I, my father is a leech, and my mother grinds corn.’ This passage occurs in the :

Rigveda

Yajurveda

Dhammapada

Mrichchhakatikam

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Rig-Veda is probably the oldest religious text in the world and is also known as “First testament” of mankind. It was composed around 1700 BC. Last hymns were composed between 1500-1200 BC. Mandalas of Rig-Veda Each Veda is a collection of hymns by a number of priest families. Rig-Veda is also organized in 10 books called Mandalas. The first and 10th Mandalas are the youngest and the longest books. Second to Seventh Mandalas are oldest parts of Rig-Veda but the shortest books. 8th and 9th books are of mixed ages. Notable facts about Mandals are as follows: The Famous Gayatri mantra is in Rig Veda Mandala 3 Each mandala consists of Suktas which are basically eulogies.