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