Option a is the correct answer Rit constituted the ethical standard that had a direct impact on the lives of the Vedic people. It is described as that which is ultimately responsible for the proper functioning of the natural, moral and sacrificial orders. As enshrined in Rigveda, Rit is a universal order, both cosmic and Moral. In the cosmic aspect, it is due to Rit that the sky and the Earth are firm, sunrises, water flows, and cows yield milk. In other words, everything is what it is and how it is due to the working of Rit. It is the Law that regulates the universe. In the Moral aspect, Rit is the order because of which gods and men lived in harmony.