Which of the Rig Vedas Mandala is completely dedicated to Soma?

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Which of the Rig Veda’s Mandala is completely dedicated to Soma?

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The Rig Veda is divided into ten books, known as Mandalas. Each Mandala consists of hymns dedicated to various gods and topics. Option 1 states that the seventh Mandala is completely dedicated to Soma. However, this is incorrect as the seventh Mandala contains hymns dedicated to different gods, including Agni and Surya.

Option 2 states that the eighth Mandala is dedicated to Soma. While some hymns in the eighth Mandala do mention Soma, it is not entirely dedicated to it.

Option 4 mentions the tenth Mandala, but this is also incorrect as the tenth Mandala contains hymns dedicated to various gods, including Indra and Varuna.

The correct answer is option 3. The ninth Mandala of the Rig Veda is completely dedicated to Soma. It consists of hymns praising and invoking Soma, the sacred drink associated with rituals and divine inspiration.