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Patriarchal Norms In Vedic Era
Patriarchal Norms In Vedic Era

durba sengupta
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i want to know how patriarchal norms had regulated the vedic society?

Posted On : 3/17/2009 4:18:46 AM

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Kiran Kabiraj
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Since Vedas were the sacred scriptures of the Aryans, some influence of the ideal society described there in on the then Aryan society, civilization and culture must have been there. Vedic hymns tend to indicate when an ideal society is achieved. From the spirit of many hymns, one finds that the Vedic society was patriarchal. The societal norm never advised polygamy or polyandry and monogamy was the Vedic injunction. Taittrya Upanishad strictly prohibits polyandry. Patriarchal social system has been advised strictly. Atharva Veda 14-1-20 says wife to go to her husband s place . Although patriarchal yet women were given due respect. Love marriage was advised. the hymns said Woman to choose a man she likes most and is delighted. R.V 6-64-6 . Love marriage duly accepted by the par ents of both bride and bride groom is Brahma Vivah which is the ideal form of marriage. Marry a woman as per the law of Svayamvara mutual choice , beget virile children and dispel miseries R.V 1-71-8 . They should be of one heart and lead a life of perfect harmony R.V 3-53-4 . Wife is verily a home and they should obtain the blessings of God through Vedic hymns R.V 1-183-1, 2 and A.V 3-30-1 to 3 and 6, 7 .

Posted On : 3/17/2009 10:09:01 PM

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Parineeta Rai
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well i dont think that Vedic society was typically patriarchal. Women were given equal importance. The Vedic tradition has held a high regard for the qualities of women. Vedic society has given the Goddess the highest respect and are portrayed as the feminine embodiment of important qualities and powers. These forms include those of Lakshmi the goddess of fortune and queen of Lord Vishnu , Sarasvati the goddess of learning , Subhadra Krishna=s sister and auspiciousness personified , Durga the goddess of strength and power , Kali the power of time , and other Vedic goddesses that exemplify inner strength and divine attributes. Even divine power in the form of shakti is considered feminine. Throughout the many years of Vedic culture, women have always been given the highest level of respect and freedom, but also protection and safety.

Posted On : 3/18/2009 6:16:37 AM

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