The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of

A)
worship of nature and Bhakti
B)
worship of nature and Yajnas
C)
image worship and Yajnas
D)
Bhakti

Correct Answer : Option (B) - worship of nature and Yajnas



Vedic deities were predominantly Indra, Agni (fire), Soma, Mitra – Varuna, Aryaman, Bhaga & Amsa. They used to worship nature deities such as Surya (Sun), Vayu (Wind) and Prithvi (Earth). Rivers specially Saraswati, were worshipped as the goddess. Yajna was the mode of worship, which was the performance of sacrifices. It included Vedic chants, samans singing and sacrificial mantra i.e. yajus. Yajna involved sacrificing havan samagri in the fire while chanting the Vedic mantra.

Published On : June 22, 2021
Category : Indian History