Were a relatively minor aspect of Aryan religion during the early Vedic age?

Answer 1

During the early Vedic age, the Aryan religion was primarily centered around rituals and sacrifices to various deities, with a strong emphasis on fire rituals and hymns found in the Vedas. While concepts of dharma and cosmic order were emerging, ideas about personal deities and philosophical speculation were still relatively minor. The focus was largely on maintaining social order and fulfilling communal duties through ritual practices rather than on individual spirituality or moral philosophy. Thus, while significant, these aspects were not yet the dominant themes of Aryan religious thought.