Why was Indra invoked by the Rig Vedic people?

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

Indra was one of the most prominent deities in the Rig Vedic pantheon. He was considered the king of the gods and the god of thunder, storms, and warfare. The Rig Vedic people believed that by invoking and appeasing Indra through prayers, hymns, and sacrifices, they could seek his blessings for various purposes, including acquiring material comforts, attaining victory in battles, and ensuring prosperity and abundance in their lives.

While the Rig Vedic people did hold spiritual beliefs and sought blessings from various deities, the specific focus of invoking Indra was primarily related to worldly desires, success in battles, and gaining material benefits. The concepts of having a peaceful saintly life or seeking release from the cycle of births and deaths (Moksha) were more prominently emphasized in later Vedic and post-Vedic texts and philosophical traditions.