Consider the following statements with respect to Vedic Gods 1 Gods like Prajapathi Vishnu Rud...........

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Consider the following statements with respect to Vedic Gods.

1. Gods like Prajapathi, Vishnu, Rudra lost their importance in Early Vedic period

2. Gods like, Agni, Indra, Vayu became prominent during later Vedic period

3. Sacrifices were still important and the rituals connected with them became more elaborate during later

Vedic period

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1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

All the above

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Explanation:

Gods of the Early Vedic period like Indra and Agni lost their importance. Prajapathi (the creator), Vishnu (the protector) and Rudra (the destroyer) became prominent during the Later Vedic period. Sacrifices were still important and the rituals connected with them became more elaborate. The importance of prayers declined and that of sacrifices increased. Priesthood became a profession and a hereditary one. The formulae for sacrifices were invented and elaborated by the priestly class. Therefore, towards the end of this period there was a strong reaction against priestly domination and against sacrifices and rituals.