The Samaveda consists mainly of hymns from the Rigveda set to musical melodies. The Yajurveda contains prose mantras used during sacrificial rituals. The Atharvaveda is generally considered the latest of the four Vedic Samhitas and includes spells, charms, and hymns dealing with various aspects of life.
Brahmanas: Prose texts that explain the meaning of the Vedic hymns and elaborate on the rituals and sacrifices. 3. Aranyakas: "Forest texts," containing philosophical and mystical interpretations of rituals, intended for hermits or those who had retired from worldly life. 4. Upanishads: The philosophical culmination of the Vedas, dealing with concepts like Brahman (the ultimate reality), Atman (the soul), karma, samsara, and moksha. 122. Which of the following Vedas was the earliest composition ?
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