Q. The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
(a) Bhakti
(b) image worship and Yajnas
(c) worship of nature and Yajnas
(d) worship of nature and Bhakti
Ans: (c) worship of nature and Yajnas
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) worship of nature and Yajnas.
The religion of early Vedic Aryans, as depicted in the Rigveda, was primarily centered around the worship of nature and performance of Yajnas (sacrificial rituals). The Rigveda, the oldest sacred text of the Vedic tradition, contains hymns dedicated to various deities associated with natural phenomena such as the sun, fire, wind, rain, and celestial bodies.
The Vedic Aryans believed in the divine forces present in nature and sought to establish a harmonious relationship with these forces through rituals and sacrifices. Yajnas were performed to offer prayers and offerings to the gods, seeking their blessings and support for various aspects of life.
Bhakti, which refers to intense devotion or personal worship, became more prominent in later periods of Indian history, particularly in the development of Bhakti movement in medieval times. However, during the early Vedic period, the focus was more on the worship of nature and the performance of Yajnas.
