Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect ★ Bookmarked
Loading…
Q10 (CDS-I/2002) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Vedic and Hindu religious traditions Answer Verified

The Rigvedic God Varuna was

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

In the Rigvedic tradition, Varuna is primarily revered as the guardian of the cosmic and moral order, known as Rta [1]. While he is also associated with the waters and the ocean, his most significant theological role is the upholder of natural law and truth [1]. Rta represents the inherent principles governing the universe, including the cycles of the sun, moon, and seasons, as well as the ethical conduct of humans. Varuna is described as an omniscient deity who oversees human actions and punishes those who stray from righteousness using his symbolic noose. Unlike Indra, who is characterized as the 'destroyer of foes' (Purandara), Varuna's majesty lies in his sovereignty over the cosmic system and his role as a judgmental god who maintains universal harmony [1].

Sources

  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 2: Early India: The Chalcolithic, Megalithic, Iron Age and Vedic Cultures > Vedic Religion and Rituals > p. 26
How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
54%
got it right
✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CDS-II · 2016 · Q55 Relevance score: -0.77

Which of the following Gods are also known as Lokapalas or the Guardians of the Universe?

CDS-I · 2013 · Q30 Relevance score: -5.02

In the Gupta age, Varahamihira wrote the famous book, Brihat Santhita. It was a treatise on—

CDS-I · 2014 · Q31 Relevance score: -5.73

Which one of the following statements about Rig Veda is not correct?

CAPF · 2012 · Q46 Relevance score: -5.87

Consider the following statements about Rig Veda : 1. It reflects a naturalistic polytheism—a belief in many Gods who personified natural phenomenon. 2. The Gods were conceived of as anthropomorphic, i.e., as having a physical form similar to that of humans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CAPF · 2008 · Q91 Relevance score: -7.52

Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha ?