Hindu Gods in the Rig Veda :: essays research papers

The Hindu Tradition1.)AgniAgni is mentioned as galore(postnominal) different things such as the household priest king divinity of sacrifice, most brilliant leader of entirely gods, wish granter, shines up in darkness, guardian of the order, lord of power and master of sacrificed food, always included in sacrifices to other gods, favorite priest, sharp sight of a poet, great vocalizer who inspires all with his shining speech, the first god to rejoice in piece friendship, lord of tribes, the chief priest who finds riches and a combination of Indra (the strongest of all except Agni) and the wide striding Vishna who is worthy of reverence. Worshippers of Agni want to hold a unassailable household, find riches and treasure, grow as a person in wealth and happiness, give animal (hu public?) sacrifice to him, be inspired by his speeches, protection of their tribes and always be granted what they wish for. AngirasAngiras was mentioned just erst in this text as the mediator between hea ven and Earth. This human body is related to the English word Angel.VarunaVaruna was said to have spread out(p) the Earth, extended the air above the trees, put strength in horses, milk in cows, will power in the heart, fire in waters, the cheer in heaven, Soma upon the mountains, caused rain by pouring his leather bag, moistened the Earth, to be the magic (maya) worker and measured the Earth to the Sun with a meter rod.Worshippers of Varuna ask for reconciliation from him and forgiveness of sins or offenses.Mitra and AryamanThese two were listed but there were not any writings about them except that they did have powers. I wonder whether Aryaman is the Leader of the gods for the Aryan people or tribe.ManuThe first man on Earth according to the Rig Veda, he is the Clan sire or Adam, Noah, Abraham or Moses. He is only listed on these texts.IndraIndra is mentioned in these texts as the bull, the strongest of all that exist (except Agni), he is one of the most honored besides Ag ni, the warrior king of 33 gods of Manu, wielder of thunderbolt, a killer of dragons, killer of the first natural dragon, overpowering the wily tricksters, the god who brought forth the sun, heaven and dawn, not having any longer enemies after Vritra, the greatest enemy of Indra, who challenged Indra, who is without shoulders. Indra killed Vritra with a thunderbolt, broke his nose and embarrassed him.