from these scriptures had been the basis for the believers to communicate to the many deities of the faith. These are personalized conceptions of powers that control the natural forces around them. These "gods" are a way for the followers to feel personally attached to the outcomes of their lives, it gives a sense of praise and blame for their actions.The gods were supernatural beings that would represent a natural force within the daily life of India's people. Much of what happened, as far as weather and fate be concerned, would tell the people how the gods are feeling. If there were a drought, or flood, or a storm, then the gods would be angry and take their displeasure out on the people. If the people were abiding to the rules and praising the gods than the followers would be rewarded. This simple way of explaining the causes of day to day events, may give comfort to Hindus, and therefore religion may simply be those explanations. Or rather, religion from a Hindu perspective, may be the humanity's bondage to the whims of their gods.Early Hinduism accepted four basic needs of life. They were pleasure, wealth, ethical duties and liberation. The first two of these were known as a path of desire, and though not criticized, it was recognized in the communities that it was not the right path for true growth. Ethical duties and liberation were the means for spiritual progression. With these in mind, Hindus were recommended a few different paths to reach the ultimate goal of bliss. Maybe for some Hindus, religion is a way of attaining bliss.Other texts, called the Brahmanas, were a rejuvenation of the significance of the Vedas. Included in it was one of the paths called Karma Marga, the Path of Works, which was a basis for one to perform duties, rites and ceremonies (actions) to increase one's worth. In order to follow this path correctly, there were certain activities required. They were to owe sacrifices to the many deities, n...
