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1. Explain the concept of varnashrama.
2. Mention two features of the religion practised during the Early Vedic Age.
3. What were the main occupations of the people during Early and Later Vedic Age?
1. What are Brahmanas?
6. Mention two important features of the family structure of the Aryans.
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1. The Varna system mingled with the four Ashramas of one's life on the path of dharma becomes the Varnashrama Dharma. In Hindu society this dharma was divided into four different groups of people who pursued four different dharmas in their life to attain the ultimate goal of their life, i.e. realisation of god.
2. Religious System in Early Vedic:
The people in Early Vedic Age worshipped gods like Indra, Varuna, Agni, Soma etc. The word varna was only related to the occupation in Early Vedic age. The style of worshipping was normal. Not many sacrifices or rituals were performed.
3. Agriculture was the 'main occupation' of the 'people' during 'early and later vedic age'. EXPLANATION: Due to getting information from the Vedas, this period is called Vedic period.
1. The Brahmanas are Vedic śruti works attached to the Samhitas of the Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva Vedas. They are a secondary layer or classification of Sanskrit texts embedded within each Veda, often explain and instruct Brahmins on the performance of Vedic rituals.
6. The family of the Aryans was known as the KULA. The head of the kula was known as grahapati, he made decisions. his decisions were final.
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