Later vedic

Period
 Introduction

The period between 1000 to 500 BCE,

during this period people started to
evolve, this period is called as LATER
VEDIC PERIOD.
Sources
● Yajurveda
● Samaveda
● Atharva Veda
● Vedangas
● There is no archaeological evidence
Topics that will be covered in praesentation
● Administration
● Judiciary
● Military
● Economy
● Society
● Religion
● Some extra points
Administration

Rajan Mahishi

Purohita Senapati

Bhagadut Sangrhika

Suta
Rajan: was the Highest post. During this time Land became a important asset. Yajnas were performed
to show the glory of the Rajan.This post became herdictory in Later vedic period.

Mahishi:was the second highest post. She was the queen,wife of Rajan.She took the decision in
absence of the King.

Purohita ,He was a head priest,who offered prayers to god for the glory of the King.This post also
became heridictory.

Senapati:He was supreme commander of all wings of army.

Sangrhika:Treasurer

Bhagdut: Tax collector.

Gramini: village administrtor

Suta: he was the charioteer, close to Rajan.

Mahishi,Sangrahika,Bhagdut,Suta, were the new posts which were added in Later vedic period
Administration bodies

Sabha,Samiti,Vidarbha were the assemblies.

Sabha:Meeting of important administrators.

Samiti: assembly for all.

Vidharbha:Tribal Assembly at a local level.

Judiciary

● Village level the decision was made by gramini.

● At the kingdom level Rajan was the supreme judge,his
decision was final.
● Rajan took the decision based on Evidences.
● Smritis served as the law book of the state till the islam
inavation.
Military
● King was the supreme head of the army.
● Senapati looked after the army as per kings
guidance.Recrutements were done by him.
● The army consisted of
Infantry,cavalry,Archery,Elephants,war chariots, were their
in the army
● Dharma yuddha,meaning Fighting the war with rules and
regulations
Economy

● Land was the main asset of the people.

● Agriculture
● Industries
● Service sector
● Trade
Society
● Families were Patriarchal(men head).
● Men had responsibility to take care of the family.
● Everyone in the family should follow Purusharthas.
● There was lot of social discrimination.
● Ashrama dharma was about one's social commitment.
● Marriage became the prominent and important aspects.
● Inter verna marriage anulom & viloma.
● All occupations Became birth based.
8 Kinds of Marriage.
● Bramha vivaha
● Diva vivaha
● Pragapatya vivaha
● Harsha vivaha
● Gandarva vivaha
● Asura vivaha
● Rakashsa vivaha
● Paishachika vivaha
Position of women
● Women were not independent in choosing their
husband.
● Marriages happened after puberty.
● Women participated in yajna yagas ,there were some
rituals were there were compulsory participation of
women.
● The womens position degraded compared to Rig vedic
period.
● Samaveda was performed by women.
● They were educated.
Religion

● Hinduism(Sanatana dharma).
● Yagna yagas were done to prays god.
● Brahma, VIshnu ,Maheshwara came into Existence.
● Upanishads itself condemned vedas
● They believed in Rebirth
Shad darshanas

4 important points on shad darshanas

● Existence of Nature of Brahman.
● Nature of jeeva(soul)
● Creation of world(jagath)
● Liberation from the bondages(moksha)
1. Sankhya written by Kapila Maharshi.
2. Ashtanga Yoga Written by Patanjali
Maharshi
3. Nyaya written by Gautama Maharishi.
4. Vaisheshika written by Kanada Maharshi.
5. Purva mimamsa written by Jaimini Maharshi.
6. Uttara mimamsa written by Vyasa Maharshi.
 Worship of Trinity

● Brahma : creator of universe.

● Vishnu : Sustainer of Universe.
● Shiva: Destroyer of Universe.
● Rudra became shiva in later
vedic.
Conclusion
● Later vedic period was evolution or development of
Rigvedic people.
● There were so many changes which were seen during this
period compared to Rig vedic period.
● Today's religion of Hinduism is living example for the
changes made in later vedic period.
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