Goddesses from the Samhitas to the Sutras
by Rajeshri Goswami | 1989 | 68,131 words
This essay studies the Goddesses from the Samhitas to the Sutras. In short, this thesis examines Vedic goddesses by analyzing their images, functions, and social positions. It further details how natural and abstract elements were personified as goddesses, whose characteristics evolved with societal changes....
Description of Goddess Gna
Gna is considered as a goddess in one hymn of the Rgveda She is offered oblations with obeisance and songs of praise, and she knows the settled order or usage at sacrifices, she is the destination of everyone, and travels all round indefatibably, she is held to be great. 48 48 Rigveda V : 43:6.
285 The Vedic Aryans thus thought her to be a goddess who played some role in the sacrifice performed by the people. She was considered by them as great and also as everybody's destination.