Noteworthy is the fact that some of the Vedic Aryans, despite his high pretensions, do not quite like Brihaspati, and look on him as a suspicious novelty.

If one study Brihaspati in the hymns, it will be difficult not to see in him simply a sacerdotal Indra.

He breaks the demon's power; crushes the foes of man; consumes the demons with a sharp bolt; disperses darkness; drives forth the 'cows'; gives offspring and riches; helps in battle; discovers Dawn and Agni; has a band (like Maruts) singing about him; he is red and golden, and is identified with fire.

Although 'father of gods,' he is begotten of Tvashtar, the artificer.[23] Weber has suggested (V[=a]japeya Sacrifice, p.

15), that Brihaspati takes Indra's place, and this seems to be the true solution, Indra as interpreted mystically by priests.