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.
Answer: B
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