how did the sabha function in ancient India
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The Sabha was a constitutional body during the Vedic period which also existed later. That the Sabha was a gathering of elect and the rich patrons is clear from the term Sabheya, i.e. 'worthy of assembly' used for its members." Its decisions (resolutions) were binding on all and inviolable.
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Sabha and Samiti were two assemblies that are mentioned by the Rigveda and Atharvaveda as also the Chandogya Upanishad, the other being Samiti. These two bodies limited the King’s Powers to a significant extent, particularly his Executive powers. The Sabha was a constitutional body during the Vedic period which also existed later. That the Sabha was a gathering of elect and the rich patrons is clear from the term Sabheya, i.e. 'worthy of assembly' used for its members." Its decisions (resolutions) were binding on all and inviolable. It also definitely acted as the national judicature also. The Sabha and Samiti were described as sisters-the two daughters of Prajapati.
The Sabha was a select body, less popular and political in character than the Samiti. There is mention of the Sabha being attended by persons of noble birth and of wealth who were shown special respect. The Samiti which was then existing thus corresponds to a national assembly (of all the people) and the Sabha to the Council of Elders. This broadly suggests that the Sabha probably was a Council of Elders or Nobles corresponding to the second chamber.
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