Q. The Rigvedic God Varuna was

A
Harbinger of peace
B
Destoyer of foes
C
Guardian of the cosmic order
D
God of prosperity
Solution:

In the Hindu Puranas, Varuna is the god of oceans, his vehicle is a Makara (part fish, sea creature) and his weapon is a Pasha (noose, rope loop). He is the guardian deity of the western direction. In some texts, he is the father of god Brahma and of Vedic sage Vasishtha.

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