The Rigvedic Deities associated with Creation of the Universe: A Study
PARIMAL SARDAR
Assistant Professor, Rishi Bankim Chandra College,
Naihati, West Bengal
Email- psardar1234@gmail.com
Introduction-
The Ṛgveda, the most ancient text of Indian civilization and the earliest known literary work of humankind, stands as the foundation of Vedic thought and philosophy. It is not merely a collection of hymns dedicated to various deities, but a profound reflection of the human quest to understand the origin, order, and mystery of the universe. Among its many themes, the concept of sṛṣṭi (creation) occupies a central place, offering multiple philosophical and poetic interpretations of how the cosmos came into being and which divine powers presided over it. The hymns of the Ṛgveda present a wide spectrum of ideas from mythological to metaphysical revealing the gradual evolution of human thought about creation and existence.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2510I10VXIIIP0006
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