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Which of the following statement(s) is /are correct?

  1. To understand the knowledge of the Vedas in a proper and systematic manner, the Aranyakas were created.

  2. To understand the philosophical content of Vedas, the Shad-darshanas were created.


Select the answer from the codes given below:
Options:
A .  2 only
B .  1 only
C .  None
D .  1 and 2 both
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
To understand the knowledge of the Vedas in a proper and systematic manner, the Vedangas were created, like,
Shiksha (to pronounce prayers correctly),
Kalpa (the rules to perform sacrifice in a proper manner),
Vyakaran (graer),
Nirukta (etymology of words in the Vedas),
Chanda (to musical rules of ecitation),
Jyotish (proper time to perform sacrifices).
Shaddarshanas
To understand the philosophical content of Vedas, the Shad-darshanas were created, like,
Nyaya (of Gautam, explaining logic),
Sankhya (of Kapil, explaining the unity of soul with God),
Yog (of Patanjali),
Vaisheshik (Kanand, regarding atoms),
Purva-mimasa (Jaimini, Vedic rituals),
Uttar-mimasa (Badaraya, structure of universe, spiritualism) etc.

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