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Vedic period literature

1. Vedic Literature: Social, Political, and Economic conditions

2. Introduction

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5. Nature of Vedas :

6. Classification of Vedic Literature Based on the period of composition, Vedic literature is divided into two broad categories: Early Vedic literature ( Stuti ) : Includes the four Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas , and Upanishads. Later Vedic literature (Smriti) : Includes Sutras, Vedangas, Upavedas , Puranas, Epics, Dharam Shastras, etc.

7. Stuti Literature :

8. Vedas

9. Brahmanas and Aranyakas

10. Upanishads

11. Later Vedic literature (Smriti)

12. Sutras Emerged between 6th-2nd Century B.C., concise and formulaic. Three classes: Strauta Sutra (sacrifices), Griha Sutra (family duties), Dharma Sutra (societal norms).

13. Vedangas & Upavedas :

14. Darshanas (Philosophical Schools) :

15. Puranas :

16. Dharam Shastras :

17. Vedic Literature: Recap

18. Vedic Age: Social Condition

19. Family and Gender Roles :

20. Education and Religious Life :

21. Political Conditions: Tribal Polity

22. Political Conditions : Later Vedic Kingship

23. Economic Conditions: Agriculture

24. Trade and Commerce Trade was carried out within the tribes and between different regions. Barter was the primary mode of exchange in the early Vedic period, but the later Vedic period saw the use of metal objects (like Nishka and Shatamana ) as currency. Vaishyas were primarily engaged in trade and commerce, contributing to economic development.

25. Crafts and Artisans Various crafts such as pottery, weaving, carpentry, and metalworking flourished. Artisans and craftsmen, although mostly belonging to lower varnas, played an essential role in the economy.