Q. Which of the following statements conform to Max Muller's theory of Henotheism or Kathenotheism in Vedic Era?
  1. Every god of the Vedic pantheon was regarded as the supreme and there is no fixed order of seniority among the Vedic gods
  2. Each force of nature was exposition of One divine power
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1 is correct
Notes: Only 1 is correct. There is no fixed order of seniority among the Vedic gods in the strict sense of the term. The Vedic people. thus, worshipped a host of gods; but each, in turn, was worshipped as the highest god. The tendency is called henotheism by Max Mueller. The second statement is correct but it does not conform to theory of Henotheism.
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