Agni is called 'Ruler of the Universe'; Indra is celebrated as the Strongest god, and in one hymn it is said, 'Indra is stronger than all.' It is said of Soma that 'he conquers every one.'" But clearer traces of monotheism are to be found in the Vedas.

In one hymn of the Rig-Veda it is said: "They call him Indra, Mitra, Varuna, Agni; then he is the well-winged heavenly Garutmat; that which is One, the wise call it many ways; they call it Agni, Yama, Matarisvan." Nothing, however, will give us so good an idea of the character of these Vedic hymns as the hymns themselves.

I therefore select a few of the most striking of those which have been translated by Colebrooke, Wilson, M.
Mueller, E.Bumont, and others.
In the following, from one of the oldest Vedas, the unity of God seems very clearly expressed.
RIG-VEDA, X.121.
"In the beginning there arose the Source of golden light.

He was the only born Lord of all that is.

He established the earth, and this sky.
Who is the God to whom we shall offer our sacrifice?
"He who gives life.