Question

Which of the following is not an Upaveda?
1. Dhanurveda
2. Shstrashastra
3. Ayurveda
4. Yogveda

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Yogveda

The correct answer is Yogveda.

• There is no such Upaveda called Yogveda. 

• Upaveda means applied knowledge and is traditional works of literature that contain the subjects of certain technical works. They are as follows:
  • Dhanurveda deals with the knowledge of archery.
    • The author of Dhanurveda is Vishvamitra also known as Bhrigu.
    • The Period of Dhanurveda was from 1700 to 1100 BCE and contains references to martial arts.
    • It was written in the Sanskrit language.
    • It is a treatise on warfare and archery and traditionally regarded as a Upaveda attached to Yajurveda.
  • Shastrashastra deals with military technology.
    • It is associated with the Atharvaveda.
  • Ayurveda refers to the science of life translating or the knowledge of Ayurvedic medicines.
    • Dhanvantari was the Hindu God of Ayurveda.
    • The Ayurveda came into existence around 6000 BCE.
    • It is a discipline of Upaveda or auxiliary knowledge of Vedic tradition.
    • It deals with medicines and is associated with the Rigveda.
    • The origins of Ayurveda are found in Atharvaveda which contains 114 hymns and incantations described as magical cures for disease.
  • Gandharvaveda deals with Music and Dance and is associated with the Samveda.
    • It is effectively used in meditation as it helps yoga transcend to the innermost level of the mind.

Name of Veda	Features
Rig Veda	It is the earliest form of Veda
Samaveda	The earliest reference for singing
Yajurveda	It is also called the book of prayers
Atharvaveda	The book of magic and charms