Describe the social life of the aryans answer for class 6
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During early Vedic period, families of the Aryans were patriarchal in character. The joint family system was in vogue. The ownership of the property rested with the head of the family.
The position of women was very high among aryan people. They could receive higher education and were looked upon with much regard and esteem. Women could join the politics and could take part in the proceedings of Sabha and Samity. The child marriage was not prevalent and the women could select their husbands. Some of the notable women of this age were Apala, Ghosha, and Vishwavara etc.
The Aryan Society was divided into four Varnas on the basis of duties. Those who took up the work of war came to be known as Kshatriyas, workers in trade and agricultural field were known as Vaishyas and those who had taken up the priestly duties became known as Brahamanas. So, initially the Aryan society became divided into three Varnas. In later period, the 4th Varna were known as Sudras.
The Aryan people generally took vegetarian food. Most common food was milk and milk products, fruits, vegetables, wheat and barley. Meat was taken on special occasion. On festive occasion ‘Somarasa’ was taken.
As dress, they used clothes made of cotton, wool and animal skins. The dress of Aryans generally consisted of two parts – Vasas or lower part and Adhivara or upper part. Shoes and ornaments were also used.
Common method of amusement was chariot race, horse race, dancing and music.
The position of women was very high among aryan people. They could receive higher education and were looked upon with much regard and esteem. Women could join the politics and could take part in the proceedings of Sabha and Samity. The child marriage was not prevalent and the women could select their husbands. Some of the notable women of this age were Apala, Ghosha, and Vishwavara etc.
The Aryan Society was divided into four Varnas on the basis of duties. Those who took up the work of war came to be known as Kshatriyas, workers in trade and agricultural field were known as Vaishyas and those who had taken up the priestly duties became known as Brahamanas. So, initially the Aryan society became divided into three Varnas. In later period, the 4th Varna were known as Sudras.
The Aryan people generally took vegetarian food. Most common food was milk and milk products, fruits, vegetables, wheat and barley. Meat was taken on special occasion. On festive occasion ‘Somarasa’ was taken.
As dress, they used clothes made of cotton, wool and animal skins. The dress of Aryans generally consisted of two parts – Vasas or lower part and Adhivara or upper part. Shoes and ornaments were also used.
Common method of amusement was chariot race, horse race, dancing and music.
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