Religious System during Vedic Period

The Rig Vedic people's religion was relatively straightforward in that it largely involved praying to a large number of deities who stood in for diverse natural events.

  • The development of clear concepts and philosophies regarding the true nature of the soul, or Atman, and the cosmic principle, or Brahman, who stood in for the ultimate truth, occurred during the later Vedic period.
  • The Rig Veda contains information about the Aryans' religious activities and beliefs.
  • They held a variety of gods in high regard, including Indra, Varuna, Agni, Surya, and Rudra. The primary religious activities were sacrifices and the ritualistic offering of food and ....
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