Which Brahman is related to Rigveda?

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The correct option is 2:
The Kaushitaki Brahmana, along with the Aitareya Brahmana, are the two principal Brahmanas traditionally associated with the Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedas. Brahmanas are prose texts that belong to the later layer of Vedic literature and serve as explanatory guides for the hymns of the Samhitas (the main body of the Vedas). Specifically, the Kaushitaki Brahmana (also known as the Sankhayana Brahmana) focuses on providing detailed instructions for performing various Vedic sacrifices and rites. Its existence and content solidify its direct connection to the ritualistic interpretation of the Rigvedic hymns, guiding priests in their ceremonial duties.

The incorrect option is 1:
Gopath Brahmana is not associated with the Rigveda. The Gopath Brahmana is uniquely and solely related to the Atharvaveda, explaining its specific rituals and philosophical concepts.

The incorrect option is 3:
Panchvish Brahmana is not related to the Rigveda. This Brahmana, often known as the Tandya Mahabrahmana, is associated with the Samaveda, and is known for containing accounts of Vratyas (non-Vedic Aryan groups) and various sacrificial rites of the Samaveda tradition.

The incorrect option is 4:
Shatpath Brahmana is not associated with the Rigveda. The Shatpatha Brahmana, one of the largest and most extensive of the Brahmana texts, is associated with the Shukla Yajurveda. It is considered highly important for understanding the development of Vedic rituals and cosmology.