Most Ancient Aryan Society

Author(s): Ram Chandra Jain
Publisher: Institute of Bharatalogical Research Sriganganagar Rajasthan

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Violence and exploitation go with human societies, not with the societies of celestial gods or The God. Brahma, alongwith Kṣatra, is physically protected by Agni, Surya, Yajña, Prajapati and others. Brahma, alongwith Kṣatra, is cleansed by Soma, with wine, pressed, filtered for the banquet; Soma, the giver of food and enjoyment. Devas and Agni dwell in that benign country where Brahma and Kṣatra together in accordance move". Though the Brahmāryan tribal collective is divided into Brahma and Kṣatra, still their identity and unity is tried to be maintained for material prosperity by the Devas under the Brahmapati-ship of Agni.
Taittiriya Samhita also preserves some relics of the ancient original character of Brahma. Bṛhaspati is the Brahma of Devas and by Brahma, he unites the Yajña. The Brahma is Deva-made." The leader of the Brahmaryan society are the builders of the Brahama; their tribal society. They develop and strengthen their society. Brahma, here, does not create Devas but the Devas create Brahma. The Atharvanic hymn 3.19.1., discussed earlier, occurs in this Samhita1 in part and signifies the supreme Brahmaryan tribal collective.
Brahma in Taittiriya Samhita
Brahma is victorious; verily they go winning the world of heaven by the Brahma.15 Heaven is the most glorified verson of the earthly joys. The life in heaven is free from all material imperfections, bodily frailties, want of satiating objects and earthly cares. Brahma wins for its people the fullest material prosperity and enjoyments.
A legend given in Kauṣitakī Brāhmaṇa of Ṛgveda throws much light on the martial aspect of Brahma. Indra said, "Having conquered and slain Vṛtra, this is my Soma drinking alongwith you."
Indra-Brahma Legend