The purpose of the Vedas was to provide
A) an unchanging theological dogma for Hindus.
B) hymns and ritual sacrifices for tribal Aryan religious ceremonies.
C) the historical legacy of the Hindu tradition.
D) commentaries on the tribal Aryan religious beliefs.
E) a story of the decline of Harappa.

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The Vedas were composed of hymns and ritual sacrifices intended to be used in tribal Aryan religious ceremonies. They were not intended to provide an unchanging theological dogma or a historical legacy of the Hindu tradition. While the Vedas do contain some commentary on religious beliefs, this was not their primary purpose. Additionally, they do not tell the story of the decline of Harappa.

The Purpose of the Vedas Was to Provide