History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET December 2011 History
Arrange the following Gods in order of their importance in Rigvedic society and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Agni
- 2. Varuna
- 3. Indra
- 4. Marut
A2, 1, 3, 4
B3, 1, 2, 4 ✓ Correct
C4, 2, 1, 3
D1, 2, 3, 4
Correct answer: (B) 3, 1, 2, 4 — The correct order of importance is 3, 1, 2, 4, that is Indra, Agni, Varuna, Marut.
Explanation
★The correct order of importance is 3, 1, 2, 4, that is Indra, Agni, Varuna, Marut.
★Indra was the foremost Rigvedic god, the warrior who slew Vritra and was called Purandara.
★Agni came next, the god of fire and the priest of the gods who carried offerings to heaven.
★Varuna was the upholder of rita, the cosmic and moral order, and lord of the waters.
★Marut, the storm god, ranked lower as a companion of Indra in battle.
★The number of hymns addressed to each broadly reflects this order of importance.
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