Vedic Demon of Drought Explained
In the context of Vedic hymns (richas), the entity referred to as the 'Demon of drought' is Vritra.
Vritra was a prominent Asura (demon) depicted in the Rigveda. He is famously known for hoarding the waters, causing drought and famine. The god Indra is celebrated for defeating Vritra, releasing the waters, and restoring fertility.
Therefore, Vritra is the figure identified as the 'Demon of drought' in Vedic literature.
Important Questions from Vedic Age
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?
In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?
The main collections of Vedic hymns are called ______.
Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _____.
King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.
