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प्रश्न
State briefly the change that occurred in the position of the Brahmins in the Later Vedic Age.
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उत्तर
In the Later Vedic period, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras became four distinct castes or Varnas. The Brahmins or the priests performed religious rituals. During the Later Vedic Age, the caste system become rigid. The Brahmins enjoyed more privileges. The priests came to be considered as Gods on earth.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention any two of the religious texts which serve as sources to reconstruct the later Vedic Age.
Mention any two of the Ashrams in the life of a man in Aryan society.
Mention the important subjects included in the courses of Gurukul education.
In the later Vedic Age, there was a marked change in the economic life of the Aryans. In this context describe:
The growing importance of Agriculture
How did trade become a pivot around which the life of the people revolved?
Name the four ashrams into which the human life span was divided, indicating the time span for each.
Name the Nature Gods of the Later Vedic Period.
With reference to the Vedic age, answer the question that follows:
How did the kingdoms expand during the Later Vedic period?
With reference to the Vedic age, answer the question that follows:
Compare the duties of a king during Early Vedic period with those during the Later Vedic period.
With reference to the Vedic age, answer the question that follows:
What position did the priestly class hold in the Later Vedic period?
