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Identify the features of the Rig Vedic society.
Identify the features of the Rig Vedic society.
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A The society was egalitarian in nature.
B Women were highly esteemed members of the society.
C Absence of a rigid caste system.
The early Vedic people had an egalitarian society, meaning everybody was considered equal. Women too held a position of high esteem and were treated equally. Women used to take part in various religious festivals and functions. Many women like Vishwara, Ghosha, Upala and Mudgalini achieved great fame. Many of these female scholars composed hymns of Rigveda. There were no distinct caste system. But, to regulate their lives and for division of work, society was divided into four varnas- Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. They were allowed to change or mobilise from one varna or profession to another.
A The society was egalitarian in nature.
B Women were highly esteemed members of the society.
C Absence of a rigid caste system.
The early Vedic people had an egalitarian society, meaning everybody was considered equal. Women too held a position of high esteem and were treated equally. Women used to take part in various religious festivals and functions. Many women like Vishwara, Ghosha, Upala and Mudgalini achieved great fame. Many of these female scholars composed hymns of Rigveda. There were no distinct caste system. But, to regulate their lives and for division of work, society was divided into four varnas- Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. They were allowed to change or mobilise from one varna or profession to another.
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