Practicing Success
What is the relationship between the depiction of Rudra in the Rigveda and later traditions associated with Shiva? 1) Rudra is depicted as Pashupati in the Rigveda Choose the correct answer from the given options: |
Rudra is depicted as Pashupati in the Rigveda Rudra is depicted as a yogi in the Rigveda Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
Reconstructions of Harappan religion often rely on drawing parallels from later traditions to understand earlier ones. Archaeologists typically move from the known (present) to the unknown (past) in their interpretations. While this approach holds merit for objects like stone querns and pots, it becomes more speculative when applied to "religious" symbols. |