Which statements are true about Rigvedic period?
I. Soma was a plant.
II. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh were the main deities.
III. Called Suktak o “Well Said”.
IV. Upanished and Ayanak texts were composed.
V. Indra was not the god of warior.

Correct option is A

The Rigvedic period (around 1500–1000 BCE) refers to the era when the Rigveda, the oldest Vedic texts, was composed. It provides insights into the early Vedic society, religion, and culture.
· Statement I: True. Soma was both a plant and a sacred drink extracted from it. It was highly revered and offered to the gods during rituals.
· Statement III: True. The hymns of the Rigveda are called Suktas or “Well Said.” These hymns were dedicated to various deities and were composed in praise of natural forces like fire, rain, and wind.
Statements II, IV, and V are False:
· Statement II: During the Rigvedic period, the major deities were Indra (god of warriors and rain), Agni (fire), and Varuna (cosmic order). Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh became prominent later in the Puranic period.
· Statement IV: The Upanishads and Aranyakas were composed during the later Vedic period, not the Rigvedic period.
· Statement V: Indra was indeed considered the god of warriors and was one of the most prominent deities of the Rigvedic period, often referred to as the god of war and thunder.
Information Booster:
· Soma: A sacred plant and drink offered to gods, often associated with divine qualities.
· Suktas: The hymns of the Rigveda are known as Suktas, which means “Well Said.”
· Major Deities: Indra, Agni, and Varuna were the primary gods during this period.
· Texts: The Rigvedic period focused on the composition of the Rigveda, while the Upanishads and Aranyakas were written in the later Vedic period.
· Indra’s Role: Indra was worshipped as the god of rain, war, and thunder, central to the Vedic pantheon.
Additional Knowledge:
Religion and Society in the Rigvedic Period:
· The society was predominantly pastoral and agrarian, with cattle being a significant measure of wealth.
· Worship centered around natural elements like fire (Agni), rain (Indra), and rivers (Saraswati).
· Sacrifices and rituals were common, and the hymns were chanted by priests to invoke the gods' blessings.