Question

The correct division of 'the Name of the Veda and Name of Disciples' was decided by Rishi Vyasa-
A. Rg- Veda ---Pila
B. Yajur- Veda -----Vaishanpayan
C. Sama- Veda ---Jaimini
D. Atharva- Veda -----Sridhara
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. B, C and D only
• B. A, B and D only
• C. A, B and C only
• D. B and D only

Hint:

Vyasa, a key figure in Hindu tradition, organized the Vedas and passed them down to his disciples, each of whom specialized in a different Veda.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the division of Vedas and their disciples.
According to the tradition, Vyasa divided the four Vedas and assigned each to a disciple: - A. Rg- Veda ---Pila: Pila was the disciple for the Rg Veda. - B. Yajur- Veda ---Vaishanpayan: Vaishanpayan was the disciple for Yajur Veda. - C. Sama- Veda ---Jaimini: Jaimini was the disciple for Sama Veda. - D. Atharva- Veda ---Sridhara: Sridhara is not associated with Atharva Veda.
Step 2: Conclusion. The correct division is A, B, and C only.
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