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In the Atharvaveda, Sabha and Samiti are described as whose two daughters?

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Atharvaveda describes Sabha and Samiti as two daughters of Prajapati, indicating their dignity and complementary political role. Sabha was generally a smaller council of prominent persons, whereas Samiti was a broader popular assembly.

ATwo daughters of Prajapati
BTwo sons of Varuna
CTwo forms of Agni
DTwo wives of Indra
Correct Answer: Two daughters of PrajapatiYour Answer: A

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The Atharvaveda describes Sabha and Samiti as the two daughters of Prajapati, indicating their dignity and complementary political role. Sabha was generally a smaller council of prominent persons, whereas Samiti was a broader popular assembly.

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