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Consider the following statements regarding the Vedic literature: 1. The Brahmanas are prose commentaries attached to the Samhitas. 2. The Aranyakas deal with mystical and philosophical aspects of rituals rather than actual performance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Brahmanas are ancient prose texts appended to the Samhitas to explain the intricate symbolic meaning and ritualistic performance of Vedic sacrifices. The Aranyakas, known as forest texts, serve as transitional literature bridging ritualistic Brahmanas and philosophical Upanishads by exploring mysticism. Together, they form an essential component of Shruti literature in ancient Indian tradition.
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