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Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads

Vedic literature extends beyond the four Vedas. The Samhitas contain hymns and mantras, the Brahmanas explain sacrifice and ritual, the Aranyakas explore deeper symbolic meanings of ritual, and the Upanishads increasingly focus on philosophical questions concerning the self, ultimate reality, karma, rebirth and liberation.

Vedic literature four Vedas Rigveda Samaveda

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Later Vedic Period (c. 1000–600 BCE)

During the Later Vedic period, the centre of Vedic culture expanded eastward into the Ganga-Yamuna region. Agriculture, iron use, territorial political units, stronger kingship, elaborate sacrifices and clearer social differentiation became increasingly important.

Later Vedic Period Kuru Panchala Painted Grey Ware Vedic iron

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