If the Purana, Ithihasas are later than the Vedas, how come they are mentioned in the Vedas?
It is also stated that Viswamitra gave the world the Gayatri Mantra, to whom it was revealed.
The Rig Vedic version has one syllable short and Taittriya Aranyaka has the full detailed version.
Does this mean that before it was revealed to Viswamitra no body chanted it?
It is believed that the offerings made to God is carried to the Gods, Deities by Agni, Lord of Fire.
The Rig Veda, the oldest literature known to Man begins with,
"Agni Mele Purohitham'
He caries the offering to the Gods specified in the Mantras, who in turn shall grant one's desires according to his actions.
There two different kinds of performing Fire offering, in terms of attitude to wards the offering.
One is Yaga, which has a specific purpose in Mind and another,
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