The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c7.s1.25
The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c7.s1.25
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c7.s1.25
Keeping in mind this idea of genesis, we might divide the gods into three classes: transparent, translucent, and opaque gods. And being by nature and occupation philosophically inclined, plagued by an incontinent desire to find last causes, I shall follow the lead of these my suggestions, and describe the gods from the point of view of their origin and the *rationale* of their being under five heads: