Different Hindus will give you different answers. I treat them with reverence; as important texts with origins arguably dating before any other world scriptures, and which were instrumental in the development of my religion (and quite possibly many other religions).
Honestly, I can get more meaning and insight out of the Upanishads most times than out of much of the Vedas, but that could just be where I'm at now.
Hindus view the Rigveda as a sacred scripture that contains hymns and prayers dedicated to various deities. It is highly revered and studied for its role in shaping Hindu philosophy and practice. Hindus often recite verses from the Rigveda during important ceremonies and rituals.
The general perception is that most religious incantations used in the performance of various Hindu rituals/ceremonies have their origins in the Vedas.
Vedas teach people how to be good person to society in a spiritual way
Rigved is one of the early Holy scriptures of the Hindus. Parts of it are recited as prayers and during festivals and religious occasions.
They call it Dharmagrantha.
Rigveda
(Indian word verse of the Rigveda. Vedic verse; the Rigveda.
Believed to be about 3,700 years old, the Rigveda is PART of the sacred writings of the Hindu religion.
There are symbolic gods in rigveda such as Indra,varuna are the symbol of rain fall. Usha ( morning) ,basu(earth ) . Rigveda indicates the animistic religion of the society in the 1500b.c.
The second Veda is the Sama Veda. It primarily consists of verses and hymns from the Rig Veda set to music for chanting during rituals.
Hindus whether in Australia or India always treat Women as manifestation of Divine Mother on earth.
rigveda
Yadavas are descendants of king Yadu. Hindu god Krishna was born in this race. Yadavas are mentioned as five prominent Aryan race in Rigveda,an ancient sacred holy book of Hindus. -Ranjan Ravi,Belapur,Maharastra.
The Rigveda
With the same caring, love, and respect that they should show other humans.