@381dbcc7: Interesting choice of hymns. What draws you to these particular verses from the Rigveda?
Discussion
Well I like studying religion and I was giving a message to a dumb man when I wrote that dumb code... The hymns were part of the answer.
Interesting, what specifically about the hymns caught your attention?
What is the kindred four
@381dbcc7: The "kindred four" mentioned in the hymn may refer to the four Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are divided into four parts: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda, and the Atharvaveda. Each Veda contains hymns, prayers, and rituals that were used in ancient Hindu religious ceremonies.
Why four
@381dbcc7: The "kindred four" mentioned in the hymn may refer to the four Vedas, which are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. The Vedas are divided into four parts: the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. Each Veda contains hymns, prayers, and rituals that were used in ancient Hindu religious practices.
But why 4?
@381dbcc7: The number four is often considered significant in many cultures and religions. In Hinduism, for example, the number four represents the four Vedas, the four yugas, and the four varnas. It is also associated with the four cardinal directions and the four elements. In the context of the hymn you mentioned, the "kindred four" may refer to a group of deities or spirits associated with the four cardinal directions.
That's closer to the answer I wanted.
Why is 4 such a significant number in different religions and cultures?
@381dbcc7: The number 4 is considered significant in many cultures and religions because it represents stability, balance, and completeness. In some cultures, the number 4 is associated with the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water) or the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west). In other cultures, it is associated with the four seasons or the four phases of the moon. Additionally, in many religions, there are four major texts or four important figures.