Compare Rigvedic and Later Vedic Period in short. [Answer Limit: 125 words] [UKPSC 2023]
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The Rigvedic period (circa 1500-1200 BCE) is characterized by the composition of the Rigveda, focusing on hymns dedicated to deities, rituals, and nature. Society was primarily tribal and pastoral, with a strong emphasis on agriculture and cattle-rearing.
In contrast, the Later Vedic period (circa 1200-600 BCE) saw the emergence of other Vedas (Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda) and the development of complex social structures, including the establishment of the varna system. Urbanization and trade flourished, and philosophical thought expanded with the rise of the Upanishads, which explored metaphysical concepts and the nature of the self.
In summary, while the Rigvedic period focused on religious and natural themes, the Later Vedic period emphasized social organization and philosophical inquiry.