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The ninth Mandala of Rig Veda Samhita is devoted wholly to

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Indra and his elephant
  2. Urvashi and the Heaven
  3. Gods related to plants and drugs
  4. ‘Soma’ and the God who is named after the drink

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: ‘Soma’ and the God who is named after the drink

Explanation: The correct answer is D. ‘Soma’ and the God who is named after the drink. (Soma Rash) The ninth Mandala of the Rigveda, often called the Soma Mandala, is entirely dedicated to hymns praising Soma, the sacred ritual drink of the Vedic Aryans and the deity associated with it. Soma was not only a plant-based intoxicating beverage used in rituals but was also revered as a god. The Mandala contains hymns that describe the preparation, offering, and spiritual significance of Soma, highlighting its central role in Vedic rituals and sacrificial ceremonies.