Vedic Religion | Vedic Age Religion | Ancient Indian Religion Vedic Religion Introduction: The religion of Vedic Age in ancient India revealed a close affinity between the human being and the nature surrounding him. Pre-Vedic Religion: In pre-Vedic ages, during the period of Harappan civilisation, the people of Indus valley civilization used to worship…
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Vedic Literature, Ancient Literature of India Introduction: In the Vedic Literature of Ancient India, Sanskrit became the vehicle of expression of thought. During the Later Vedic age, this language became a language of literature the upper class. It served as a great unifying force in the Indian sub-continent. The Vedic literature were composed…
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The Vedic Caste System during Ancient Indian Period. Meaning and Significance of Vedic Caste System The institution of the Vedic caste system of Ancient India which is found among the Hindus has no parallel in the world. The ancient Iranians had some class divisions. But the Hindu caste system with hereditary castes, interdict…
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Vedic Agriculture in Ancient India Vedic Agriculture The agriculture in Ancient India during the Vedic period was an important vocation, and the social, religious customs were mainly associated with the agricultural practices, like ploughing, sowing, reaping and harvesting. The study of crops and plants, received considerable attention of the ancient Indians. Crops: The rice…
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The History of Vrijis ( or Vajji or Vrijji or Vriji Clan) Origin and Rise of the Vrijis In the 6th century B.C. the republican clan of the Vrijis was very famous for their power. To begin with the Vrijis formed a confederacy consisting of 8 republican clans. Each clan had equal status…
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Useful notes on Kautilya’s Arthashastra The Arthashastra by Kautilya Kautilya (also Chanakya) was the chief adviser of Chandragupta Maurya. The Arthasastra by Kautilya is another important source which throws a good deal of light on the Mauryan period. As Kautilya (or Chanakya), was directly concerned with the Mauryan government, his book gives a very valuable…
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Trade and Commerce in Ancient India City is essentially a place of exchange for trade and commerce in Ancient India. Commerce involved the buying and selling, or products. Greater demand of products necessitated the concentration of artisans in the towns of Ancient India. Specialization led to proficiency and skill in the crafts. It…
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Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) Town Planning System The Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) was city based. The excellent drainage and sanitation systems are remarkable. Urban Cities: The Indus civilization flourished around cities. The ruins of the cities, so far unearthed, show remarkable town…
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The Sakas in India (Saka Kingdom) Saka Tribe The Sakas were originally nomadic tribes of Central Asia but about 165-160 B.C. they were driven out of their land by another powerful nomadic tribe, the Yeuh-chi. They in turn swooped down on the Bactrian and Parthian empire and conquered a large portion of them…
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The Rise of Buddhism The Rise of Buddhism The Rise of Buddhism has its origin to the desire of the common men to realize easily the essence of religion free from abstract philosophical contents grew strong. In the closing years of the Vedic age, a great revolution in India’s life and religion occurred. The…
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