Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Why East direction is considered as auspicious for any hindu ceremony & even when praying?

  1. It is believed without knowing why

  2. Since the earth orbits the sun from east

  3. Since we are near to eastern regions

  4. As per Surya Upanishad, it is said that God reside in the rays of the Sun, to obtain the maximum benefit of rays when performing any noble deeds & ceremonies, the vedas direct that one must sit facing east direction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to Surya Upanishad, God resides in the sun's rays. To receive maximum benefit when performing noble deeds and ceremonies, Vedas prescribe facing east to directly receive these beneficial rays. Option D correctly explains this traditional practice.

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