Vedic Texts: Sabha and Samiti Reference
The Sabha and Samiti were important popular assemblies or councils during the early Vedic period in ancient India. They played significant roles in the tribal governance system.
Atharvaveda's Description
The specific mention of the Sabha and Samiti as the "two daughters" of a Vedic deity occurs in the Atharvaveda. This text personifies these assemblies as offspring of Prajapati, the lord of creation, highlighting their esteemed status.
Comparison with Other Texts
- Rigveda: References the Sabha and Samiti but does not describe them as daughters of a deity.
- Yajurveda: Primarily focuses on sacrificial rituals and formulas.
- Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: A philosophical text dealing with metaphysics and self-knowledge, not specifically mentioning this description of the assemblies.
Therefore, the Atharvaveda is uniquely known for this particular description.
Important Questions from Vedic Age
Consider the following statements about the emergence of urban centres in India from circa 6th Century BCE:
1. All of them developed away from the capitals of Mahajanpadas.
2. Major towns were located along routes of communication.
3. Many were bustling centres of commercial, cultural and political activity.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?
The main collections of Vedic hymns are called ______.
Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _____.
King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.
