Which of the following Brahmanas belongs to the Yajurveda?a)Satpathab)...
The Shatapatha Brahmana is a prose text describing Vedic rituals, history and mythology associated with the Śukla Yajurveda.
Which of the following Brahmanas belongs to the Yajurveda?a)Satpathab)...
Introduction:
The Yajurveda is one of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. It consists of hymns, rituals, and explanations of rituals. The Brahmanas are prose texts that explain the meanings and details of the rituals mentioned in the Samhitas (hymns) of the Vedas. There are several Brahmanas associated with each Veda. In this case, we need to determine which Brahmana belongs to the Yajurveda.
Explanation:
The Yajurveda has two main branches: the Krishna (or Black) Yajurveda and the Shukla (or White) Yajurveda. Each branch has its own Brahmanas.
1. Krishna Yajurveda:
The Krishna Yajurveda is further divided into two branches: the Taittiriya Shakha and the Maitrayani Shakha. The Brahmana associated with the Taittiriya Shakha is called the Taittiriya Brahmana, while the Maitrayani Shakha has the Maitrayaniya Brahmana.
2. Shukla Yajurveda:
The Shukla Yajurveda also has two branches: the Madhyandina Shakha and the Kanva Shakha. The Brahmana associated with the Madhyandina Shakha is called the Shatapatha Brahmana, which is also known as the Satapatha Brahmana.
Answer and Explanation:
Among the given options, the Satapatha Brahmana (or Shatapatha Brahmana) belongs to the Yajurveda. It is associated with the Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandina Shakha.
To summarize:
- The Satapatha Brahmana (or Shatapatha Brahmana) belongs to the Yajurveda.
- The Satapatha Brahmana is associated with the Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandina Shakha.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - Satapatha (Shatapatha).