Which of the following Gods acquires a new epithet ‘Lord of the Plough’ in the later Vedic period?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Indra.
· In the later Vedic period, Indra acquired the epithet ‘Lord of the Plough.’
· Indra, originally known as the king of the gods and a warrior deity in the Rigvedic period, began to be associated with agriculture and fertility in the later Vedic texts.
· The transition reflects the changing socio-economic conditions of the time, where agriculture became more central to the Vedic people’s livelihood, and thus, Indra's role evolved to encompass aspects of agriculture.
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· Brahma: Known as the creator god in Hindu mythology, Brahma is not associated with the epithet ‘Lord of the Plough.’
· Varuna: Initially a god of the sky and later associated with cosmic order and the waters, Varuna does not hold the title ‘Lord of the Plough.’
· Vishnu: Known for his role as the preserver and protector of the universe, Vishnu is not associated with the epithet ‘Lord of the Plough.’