Q. Consider the following statements regarding Sama Veda:
1. It is the collection of verses mostly taken from the Rig Veda, arranged in a poetic form to facilitate singing.
2. It is a collection of 1,810 melodies, and also contains the famous Dhrupada raga, later sung by mirabhai.
Which of the statements above given is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
The Sama Veda is the collection of verses mostly taken from the Rig Veda, but arranged in a poetic form to facilitate singing.
- It is a collection of 1,810 melodies, and also contains the famous Dhrupada raga, later sung by Tansen.
- The Upveda of the Sama Veda is the (Gandharva Veda). Recensions (Shakhas) of the Sama Veda are Kauthuma, Jaiminiya (Talavakara), and Ranayaniya.
Source: Poonam Dahiya
