Religion of Early Vedic Aryans — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2012 (Practices)
The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
- Bhakti
- image worship and Yajnas
- worship of nature and Yajnas
- worship of nature and Bhakti
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The early Vedic Aryans primarily practised a religion centred on:
- Worship of Nature: Natural elements like the sun (Surya), fire (Agni), wind (Vayu), and rain (Indra) were considered divine and worshipped. These deities represented the forces of nature that influenced their agrarian lifestyle.
- Yajnas (Sacrifices): Yajnas (ritual sacrifices) were central to their religious practices, performed to appease the gods and ensure prosperity, rains, and well-being.
Answer: (c) worship of nature and Yajnas; Difficulty Level: Easy
