
Which Vedic deity is associated with the cosmic order (ṛta), the sky and the waters, and is prominently attested in the Rigveda?
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Options:
- Varuṇa
- Agni
- Indra
- Sūrya
Correct answer: Varuṇa
Explanation: Varuṇa is a major Vedic god linked to ṛta (cosmic order) and the waters; he is frequently invoked across the Rigveda (for example, see hymn RV 7.86) as a guardian of moral law.
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