Question

Which of the following does not testify to the import of Aryan Culture on the Sangam age?

• A. Incorporation of Sanskritic ideas into Sangam literature
• B. The anxiety to connect to local dynasties with the events of Mahabharata
• C. The worship of the forest tree and animal deities
• D. The concept of marriage as a sacrament attended with rituals

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The worship of the forest tree and animal deities

Works like the Tolkappiyam and the Kalaviyal say that the Aryans introduced the rituals and ceremonies of marriage (Karanam). The Aryans having introduced Sanskrit to the world also influenced the Sanskritic ideas into the Sangam literature. Likewise, there was anxiety to connect to local dynasties with the events of Mahabharata. Thus option c is the answer.