Question

Mention the important feature of the religion of the later Vedic period

Answer 1

Answer:

The Vedic Religion is based on the teachings of the Vedas, which

signifies the way of living a sin free life. The Vedas are the

teachings of the religion Hinduism. There are different types of

Vedas, each signifying different facts and opinions about the

religion. The main text of the Vedic religion is the Rig Veda. The Rig

Veda itself contains some 1,028 hymns of praise to a predominantly

male group of deities who seem to personify various powers of nature

such as fire, sky and rain. The fact that the hymns demonstrated a

strong relationship with the presence of nature illustrates the Aryan

feeling towards nature. The Rig Veda mainly concentrates on symbolism

rather than mythology. Although the hymns are based on symbolism, it

is sometimes possible to gather various mythical themes. Another

aspect that is mentioned in the Vedas is the 'panch mahabhutas'. These

are the five constituents which makeup life on this planet, they are:

* Aakash (sky),

* Vayu (air),

* Agni (fire),

* Jal (Water),

* Prithvi (earth)