# ऋग्वेद

## Rigveda

वेदानां सामवेदोऽस्मि - The Oldest Scripture of Humanity

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas and among humanity's earliest religious texts. Composed between 1500-1200 BCE, it contains 1,028 hymns (suktas) organized into 10 mandalas, dedicated to various deities including Agni, Indra, Varuna, and Soma.

## Thematic Overview

The Rigveda covers six major themes centered around natural forces, deities, and cosmic principles.

### Fire & Sacrifice

Hymns to Agni and ritual fire ceremonies

Mandalas: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6

### Thunder & War

Prayers to Indra, the king of gods

Mandalas: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8

### Wind & Storm

Invocations to Maruts and Vayu

Mandalas: 1, 5, 7

### Sacred Soma

Entire mandala devoted to Soma Pavamana

Mandalas: 9

### Sun & Dawn

Hymns to Surya, Savitar, and Ushas

Mandalas: 3, 5, 7

### Cosmic Order

Philosophical hymns on creation and existence

Mandalas: 10

## Content Analysis

The radar chart shows thematic coverage across different domains. The bar chart displays sukta distribution across all 10 mandalas.

### Thematic Coverage

Six domains of Vedic knowledge covered in the Rigveda.

### Sukta Distribution

Number of suktas (hymns) in each of the 10 mandalas.

## The Ten Mandalas

Various Sages

### मण्डल १

Mandala 1

The largest mandala with 191 suktas by various sages including Madhucchanda, Gotama, and Medhatithi. Contains hymns to Agni, Indra, and other deities.

191 Suktas

### मण्डल २

Mandala 2

Composed primarily by Gritsamada and his family. Contains 43 suktas with hymns focused on Indra, Agni, and the Maruts.

43 Suktas

### मण्डल ३

Mandala 3

Attributed to Vishvamitra and his family. Contains 62 suktas including the famous Gayatri Mantra (3.62.10).

62 Suktas

### मण्डल ४

Mandala 4

Composed by Vamadeva and his family. Contains 58 suktas with deep philosophical hymns to Agni and Indra.

58 Suktas

### मण्डल ५

Mandala 5

Attributed to the Atri family. Contains 87 suktas with hymns to the Vishvedevas, Maruts, and Mitra-Varuna.

87 Suktas

### मण्डल ६

Mandala 6

Composed by Bharadvaja and his family. Contains 75 suktas with emphasis on Agni, Indra, and the Ashvins.

75 Suktas

### मण्डल ७

Mandala 7

Attributed to Vasishtha and his family. Contains 104 suktas including hymns to Indra, Varuna, and the famous Battle of Ten Kings.

104 Suktas

### मण्डल ८

Mandala 8

Composed by Kanvas and Angirases. Contains 103 suktas with unique metrical patterns and hymns to Indra.

103 Suktas

### मण्डल ९

Mandala 9

Entirely devoted to Soma Pavamana (purified Soma). Contains 114 suktas celebrating the sacred drink and its mystical powers.

114 Suktas

### मण्डल १०

Mandala 10

The latest mandala with 191 suktas by various sages. Contains the Purusha Sukta, Nasadiya Sukta, and other profound philosophical hymns.

191 Suktas