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Question

In Shatpath Brahman (1.7.1.5), Yajna is called Prajapati and Prajapati is called as _________.

The correct answer is
Brahma

Shatpath Brahman Identification

The Shatpath Brahman, specifically in the passage 1.7.1.5, establishes a relationship between Yajna (sacrifice) and Prajapati (the lord of creatures).

  • According to this text, Yajna is equated with Prajapati.
  • Furthermore, the text states that Prajapati is identified as Brahma.

Therefore, in the context of Shatpath Brahman (1.7.1.5), when Yajna is called Prajapati, Prajapati is called Brahma.

Correct Answer: Option C (Brahma)

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Important Questions from Vedic Age

  1. Consider the following statements about the emergence of urban centres in India from circa 6th Century BCE:

    1. All of them developed away from the capitals of Mahajanpadas.

    2. Major towns were located along routes of communication.

    3. Many were bustling centres of commercial, cultural and political activity.

    How many of the above statements is/are correct?

  2. In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?

  3. The main collections of Vedic hymns are called ______.

  4. Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _____.

  5. King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.

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