Question

State the difference between the Rig-Vedic society and the post Rig-Vedic society.

Answer 1

Instructions :

1. This question is given for 3 marks.
2. Difference in timeline
3. Difference in social and economic aspects
4. Differences in religious practices

Solution :
Rig-Vedic period:

• Rig-Veda was compiled and lasted between 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE.
• Animal husbandry was the major occupation.
• The aryans during this period used to live near the Sindhu river.
• Agni and lord Indra were the two major deities during this period.
• There was no concept of reincarnation during this period.

Post Rig-Vedic period:

• Sama-Veda, Yajur-Veda and Atharva Veda were compiled during this period and it lasted between 1000 BCE and 700 BCE.
• Agriculture became the primary occupation during this period.
• The Aryans shifted from the Sindhu river to central part of India near Ganga river.
• Beside the existing deities lord Rudra and lord Vishnu also became prominent.
• Concept of ‘Karma’ and ‘rebirth of soul’ were introduced in the Upanishads during this period.