Questions on Hindu Scriptures

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Saturday, 9 May 2015

Who is Aryan? Are Aryans(and Vedas) originally from Iran or Europe? Are Vedic Aryans different from original Indians?

Question: Could you explain what does Aryan mean and its origin? I came across a theory which states Aryans originally belong to Iran and the scriptures Zend Avesta and Vedas were composed in this region by Vedic Aryans. It also states that original culture of India is different from Vedic culture. What is the truth?Answer: This is a complex question and can be answered in parts. First, let us see what does Aryan refer to and what it means.Meaning...