What is a major linguistic parallel between the two texts?

The word for 'God' in the Vedas (Deva) and Avesta (Daeva) and 'Lord' (Asura in Veda, Ahura in Avesta) show direct cognates with flipped moral connotations.

Indo-Iranian Heritage

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: There is a similarity in Avesta and the Rig Veda, from which region the Avesta is related to-

The Avesta is the ancient scripture related to the region of Iran, sharing profound linguistic and religious similarities with the Indian Rig Veda.

Exam Year

2004

Evidence Source

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ID: HIS_ANC_2004_144 Ref: Standard Educational Reference