Ancient Hymns

The Fear of Crime and Punishment

Among many religions in the world , the Vedic religion is one that is best known for teaching its followers (Aryans ) about karma , the belief that people are reborn to another life , thus whatever one does will have an effect in the future life . This belief in karma is reflected in the Rig Veda , a collection of hymns to the Vedic gods . In some of these hymns , the faithful believer implores protection from the god Varuna from fears that distress him . In this , we discuss what these fears

br are , and how these fears affect the way the Vedic people view and live their lives

The belief in karma among the Aryans affect the way they live their lives . In Rig Veda : Loose Me from Sins ' available from the World History Resource Center (n .d , Book II Hymn 28 expresses exactly the way this karmic belief govern their lives and thinking . In the said hymn , the persona asks the god Varuna to allow him to live a good life away from sins , Loose me from sin as from a bond that binds me : may we swell , Varu ?a , thy spring of (5 . This line demonstrates the Aryans ' belief that Varuna designs their fate , and according to the god 's design , they may have a good life away from sins . The Aryans ' fear of sins can be attributed to their belief about karma . Believing that they will be reborn , the Aryans fear to commit sins...