Of all the four Vedic Samhitas the Rig Veda Samhita is the oldest and has a pre-eminent place in the Vedic literature. The topic dealt with in the Rig Veda Samhita fall roughly into three groups. The first group deals with the deities like Agni, Indra, Varuna and others. The second group is concerned with philosophical speculations like the origin of universe and the real nature of human beings. The third group deals with several secular subjects like marriage, wars of kings, ecology of generosity and so on.
The mantra in which the well known statement " EKAM SAT VIPRAAH VAHUDHAA VADANTI" Truth is one sages call it by various names sums up the spirit of the entire Rig-Veda. The concept of "VASUDEVA KUTUMBAKAM" or Universal oneness was propounded by Rig Veda. In the Rig Vedic period Varna ( caste- system ) had already taken roots. Monogamy, Polygamy and Swayamvara system ( that of a bride choosing her husband ) all existed side by side. Agriculture and animal husbandry were the chief means of livelihood. Civilization was well developed and fine arts was encouraged. Priests and kings were powerful. Satya ( truth ) and Dharma ( Righteousness ) were extolled. Social life was permeated by spiritual consciousness.
The mantra in which the well known statement " EKAM SAT VIPRAAH VAHUDHAA VADANTI" Truth is one sages call it by various names sums up the spirit of the entire Rig-Veda. The concept of "VASUDEVA KUTUMBAKAM" or Universal oneness was propounded by Rig Veda. In the Rig Vedic period Varna ( caste- system ) had already taken roots. Monogamy, Polygamy and Swayamvara system ( that of a bride choosing her husband ) all existed side by side. Agriculture and animal husbandry were the chief means of livelihood. Civilization was well developed and fine arts was encouraged. Priests and kings were powerful. Satya ( truth ) and Dharma ( Righteousness ) were extolled. Social life was permeated by spiritual consciousness.
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