Question Q.1GS1GS1
What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are relevant to Indian society?
Main Body
Vedic Society in Vedic Age has Vedic Foundation for Vedic culture & tradition, keep even today.
[Features of Vedic Society]
1Economy—a Rigveda Economy, pastoral (Cows, wealth)—Later Vedic—Agrarian with fixed Property
2Political Institution—a king as the leader, helpfully bodies like Sabha, Samiti—gave Stater the bodies, lose relevance
3Social Structure—a the caste system not well-developed (s[ilitary, shudras, priestheads.
Vater—Question on Polyandry dominant.
[Features of Religion]
1Early Vedic Society—Personification of Nature, a gods like Indra, Agni, Sarayu
2Later Vedic age—Ritual become important, new gods—Prajapati, Rudra come to fore.
3Ritual—Role of decentralized, Favor in Gram-Panchayat, Origin in Vedic idea.
4Worship of Nature, Eql: Equality, Maratha Egl: Equality on Patricius gender & Caste.
115 words10 paragraphs
- Identifies key institutions of Vedic society
- Distinguishes between Rigveda and Later Vedic periods
- Links past features to modern India
- Discusses evolution of religious thought
- Mentions specific deities
- Attempts to link ancient concepts to modern ideas
Topper
Sapna Chandel
AIR 3562025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Culture
Pre Vedic and Vedic period
Features of Vedic society and religion
Writing Stats
115
Total words
10
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