Article,
From Pastoral Hymns to Philosophical Contemplations: Change and Shift in Society from Early Vedic Age to the Times of Upanishads
Central Asian Journal of Literature, Philosophy and Culture, 4 (12): 199-202 (December 2023)
Abstract
The Vedic period, spanning approximately around 1500-800 B.C , represents an essential period in the beginning and outspreading of Hinduism. This time witnessed an intriguing evolution, not only in religious thinking and ideas but also in the basic foundation of society itself. As time outspread, the effervescent pastoral society illustrated in the early Vedic hymns altered into a more complex and thoughtful society grappling with philosophical questions and societal changes beautifully represented in Upanishads. This paper delves deep into these undeniable shifts and traces the changes in the dynamics of society and religion during that period right from the dawn of the Vedas to their later chapters.
