[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Religion and philosophy](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion) › [The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908) › c10.18 # The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c10.18 The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c10.18 - **Language:** English ### [c10.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c10.18) The Vedic word for higher speculative discussion as a whole, and especially for the religious, mostly poetic, riddle is \*brahmodya\* or \*brahmavadya\*, that is, "analysis or speculation about the \*brahma\*, or religion." It is very generally carried on by two priests, one of whom asks questions, the other answers them. It is a kind of theological "quiz," prearranged by the two parties: questioner and responder know their parts to perfection. - [Previous: c10.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c10.17) - [Next: c10.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c10.19) - [Up: c10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c10) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c10.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.bloomfield-1908.c10.18) · Pramāṇa