Which of the following is a Samhita of Shukla Yajurveda?
U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018
A. Vajasanami
B. Maitrayani
C. Taittiriya
D. Kathak
Answer: Vajasanami
Option a is the correct answer
Vajasanami/Vajasaneyi is a Samhita of Shukla Yajurveda., Vajasanami is a continuous text of the vajasaneyins. It is divided into 40 adhyaya's with 303 anuvaka's. It gives a vivid description of many important sacrifices such as Darsha-purnamasa, Agnihotra, Vajapeya, Ashvamedha, and so on.
The Maitrayani Upanishad belongs to Maitrayani Samhita of the Krishna Yajurveda. It is divided into seven Prapathankas, Like many of the Upanishads, the Maitrayani Upanishad describes the teachings in the form of a dialogue between the Guru (master) and the Sishya (disciple).
The Taittiriya Upanishad is a Vedic era Sanskrit text, embedded in three chapters of the Krishna Yajurveda. The Taittiriya Upanishad has three chapters: the Siksha Valli, the Ananda Valli and the Bhrigu Valli.
The Katha Upanishad is the legendary story of a little boy, Nachiketa - the son of Sage Vajasravasa, who meets Yama (the deity of death)
Important Tips
There are two main branches of the Yajurveda- Shukla Yajurveda and Krishna Yajurveda. The Krishna Yajurveda is characterized by its mixed format of prose and verse, while the Shukla Yajurveda emphasizes the separation of the two, with prose sections dedicated to rituals and mantras.
Krishna Yajurveda(Black Yajurveda)
It is called "Krishna" or "Black" because it contains both the ritualistic instructions (Yajus) and prose portions mixed together.
It is further divided into two major branches: the Taittiriya Samhita and the Maitrayani Samhita.
The Taittiriya Samhita includes various rituals and prayers used during the Yajnas (sacrificial ceremonies) and is often used by priests for recitations during rituals.
The Maitrayani Samhita is less common and is associated with a different tradition of Yajurveda. Shukla Yajurveda (White Yajurveda):
It is called "Shukla" or "White" because it primarily consists of the prose portions, and the ritualistic instructions are separated and found in the Shatapatha Brahmana, which is a commentary on the Yajurveda.
The Shukla Yajurveda is also divided into several branches or Shakhas, including the Vajasaneyi Madhyandina and the Kanva Shakha.
Solution: (a)
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Adinatha/Rishabhanatha/ 1. Bull
Adishwara/Yugadeva
Nabheya
Mallinatha - 4. Water Jar
Parshavanatha - 3. Snake
Sambhavnatha - 2. Horse