What is the difference between the roles of Agni and Brihaspati?

Agni is the physical fire/messenger who conveys the sacrifice, while Brihaspati is the personification of the prayer and the ritual wisdom of the priest.

Vedic Hierarchy of Deities

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2013

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ID: HIS_ANC_2013_51 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Who among the following Vedic deities was believed to be their priest?

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Correct Option: B

Brihaspati was the Vedic deity believed to be the priest and spiritual teacher of the gods (Devas).