Q. With reference to Agamas in Indian religious tradition, consider the following statements:
1.Agamas are post-Vedic scriptures that serve as manuals for temple rituals, worship, and management.
2.They derive their authority directly from the Vedas and are classified only under Shaiva and Shakta traditions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Agamas are post-Vedic texts that guide rituals, temple construction, and worship practices. They cover jnana, yoga, kriya, and charya, and include methods like mantra, yantra, and tantra.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. Agamas do not derive their authority directly from the Vedas, though they are Vedic in spirit. Also, they are classified into three traditions: Vaishnava, Shaiva, and Shakta, not just Shaiva and Shakta.
Source– TH
