Question

In Rigvedic period warrior art taught to the Princes of olden days are known as
1. Sama Vedam
2. Danur vedam
3. Adhara Vedam
4. Varuna Vedam

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Danur vedam

The correct answer is Danur vedam.

• Danur vedam is a Upaveda which is a section of the Vedas that contains references to martial arts.
• It is one of the four updavedas.
• The Charanavyuha which is authored by Shaunaka, mentions four upaveda which included archery (Danur vedam) and military sciences (shastrashastra).
• The mastery of which was the duty (dharma) of the warrior class.
• Kings usually belonged to the Kshatriya (warrior) class and thus served as army commanders.
• They typically practised archery, wrestling, and swordsmanship as part of their education.

• The Four Upavedas explain arts and sciences
  • Ayurvedam (medicine)
  • Gandharvavedam (music and dance)
  • Dhanurvedam (warfare)
  • Shilpavedam (architecture)