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How old are the Vedas and the Hindu religion based on them?
by Seva Lamberdar Mon Nov 04, 2024 2:15 pm
The Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures - Rig Veda, Yajur Veda and Sam Veda) are very ancient. The oldest among them, the Rig Veda seems to be 7000 years old or older (from at least 5000 BC).
The Sanskrit meaning of veda is the accumulated or compiled knowledge. Therefore, the Vedas represent the record of early civilization, in addition to being the Hindu scriptures.
The age of the Vedas and Hindu religion:
In several hymns dedicated to the River Sarasvati in the Rig Veda, she is described as flowing and existing.
But, in reality, the River Sarasvati does not exist anymore.
According to the archaeological research and records, the River Sarasvati dried up and disappeared in north Indian sands several thousand years ago, at around 5000 BC (7000 years ago, or earlier).
Thus, based on the following hymns in the Rig Veda on River Sarasvati (as active and flowing, 7000 years ago), the Vedas (especially the Rig Veda) and the corresponding Hindu religion are 7000 years old or older, at least since 5000 BC, when the River Sarasvati actually existed and flowed last time (5000 BC or 7000 years ago).
“He set thee in the earth's most lovely station, in Ila's place, in days of fair bright weather.
"On man, on Apaya, Agni! on the rivers Drsadvati, Sarasvati, shine richly.” Rig Veda (Book 3 , Hymn 23.4)
“This stream Sarasvati with fostering current comes forth, our sure defense, our fort of iron.
"As on a car, the flood flows on, surpassing in majesty and might all other waters.” Rig Veda (Book 7, Hymn 95.1)
“I SING a lofty song, for she is mightiest, most divine of Streams.
Sarasvati, will I exalt with hymns and lauds, and, O Vasistha, Heaven and Earth.” Rig Veda (Book 7, Hymn 96.1)
“When in the fullness of their strength the Purus dwell, Beauteous One, on thy (Sarasvati's) two grassy banks,
"Favor us thou who hast the Maruts for thy friends: stir up the bounty of our chiefs.” Rig Veda (Book 7, Hymn 96.2)
Ref. Subhash C. Sharma, "How old are the Vedas...," Aug. 23, 2006, https://www.geocities.com/lamberdar/vedas.html
The Sanskrit meaning of veda is the accumulated or compiled knowledge. Therefore, the Vedas represent the record of early civilization, in addition to being the Hindu scriptures.
The age of the Vedas and Hindu religion:
In several hymns dedicated to the River Sarasvati in the Rig Veda, she is described as flowing and existing.
But, in reality, the River Sarasvati does not exist anymore.
According to the archaeological research and records, the River Sarasvati dried up and disappeared in north Indian sands several thousand years ago, at around 5000 BC (7000 years ago, or earlier).
Thus, based on the following hymns in the Rig Veda on River Sarasvati (as active and flowing, 7000 years ago), the Vedas (especially the Rig Veda) and the corresponding Hindu religion are 7000 years old or older, at least since 5000 BC, when the River Sarasvati actually existed and flowed last time (5000 BC or 7000 years ago).
“He set thee in the earth's most lovely station, in Ila's place, in days of fair bright weather.
"On man, on Apaya, Agni! on the rivers Drsadvati, Sarasvati, shine richly.” Rig Veda (Book 3 , Hymn 23.4)
“This stream Sarasvati with fostering current comes forth, our sure defense, our fort of iron.
"As on a car, the flood flows on, surpassing in majesty and might all other waters.” Rig Veda (Book 7, Hymn 95.1)
“I SING a lofty song, for she is mightiest, most divine of Streams.
Sarasvati, will I exalt with hymns and lauds, and, O Vasistha, Heaven and Earth.” Rig Veda (Book 7, Hymn 96.1)
“When in the fullness of their strength the Purus dwell, Beauteous One, on thy (Sarasvati's) two grassy banks,
"Favor us thou who hast the Maruts for thy friends: stir up the bounty of our chiefs.” Rig Veda (Book 7, Hymn 96.2)
Ref. Subhash C. Sharma, "How old are the Vedas...," Aug. 23, 2006, https://www.geocities.com/lamberdar/vedas.html
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