How many branches of the Yajurveda has been mentioned by Patanjali?
Patanjali, the renowned scholar, mentioned a specific number of branches for the Yajurveda. This count is a significant point in the study of Vedic literature.
According to Patanjali's commentary and tradition, the Yajurveda is traditionally understood to have 101 branches.
This figure helps in understanding the scope and categorization of Vedic texts as preserved and interpreted through ancient scholarship.
Consider the following statements about the emergence of urban centres in India from circa 6th Century BCE:
1. All of them developed away from the capitals of Mahajanpadas.
2. Major towns were located along routes of communication.
3. Many were bustling centres of commercial, cultural and political activity.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?
The main collections of Vedic hymns are called ______.
Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _____.
King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.
