Social Life The society had undergone a very major change during the Later Vedic period. This period witnessed an introduction of the caste system that was not very well defined, but which had come to stay with all its attendant evils. It was during the Later Vedic age that the society was … [Read more...] about Social and Economic Life during the Later Vedic Period
History of Ancient India
Brief Overview of Ancient Indian Literature
The Ancient Indian Literature consists of the four Vedas and the Upanishads. The four Vedas provides information regarding the development of early and the later Aryan civilization. The four Vedas are Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. It took a very long time to compose the four … [Read more...] about Brief Overview of Ancient Indian Literature
Social, Religious and Political Life of Rig (Early) Vedic Aryans
Social Life: During the Rig Vedic period, both men and women were devoted to recreations of various kinds. Dancing and singing were enjoyed by both the sexes while horse races and gambling were the pastimes of the males only. This proves that there was ample time left to them for enjoying the … [Read more...] about Social, Religious and Political Life of Rig (Early) Vedic Aryans
Family Life of Aryans during the Rig Vedic Period
This article contains information about the family life of Aryan people during the Rig Vedic Period (also early Vedic Period). The family life of Aryan people were very simple, but very well organized under the headship of the eldest member of the family. The family system was based on the … [Read more...] about Family Life of Aryans during the Rig Vedic Period
Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period
Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period: Agriculture was the main means of occupation and livelihood for the Aryans. The Slokas have referred to agriculture as a god and mercy for better crop and green grass for the animal has been sought by the devotees. References about canals and wells … [Read more...] about Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period