ACS 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Rigveda, Harappa, Pictogram
16 Mar 2018
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The oldest text known to hinduism, written in sanskrit. 1,028 hymns addressed to he gods, arranged in ten sections. Thought, until the 20th century, to represent the earliest south asian society and culture. The indus valley civilization - mohenjo daro and harrapa (3300-1900bce) Decline of the indus valley civilization beginning at 1900bce. By 1900 bce urban culture was in fast decline. Forms of agriculture and pottery continue in rural areas. Only priests could read the sanskrit; considered divine. Hinduism believed that their language is received from the outside world; related to the idea of the rig veda. Aristocracy rides in chariots (horses central to society). Chief form of wealth, cattle ( gavishsti a synonym in sanskrit for war, literally means. Carpentry, weaving, metal (including gold and silver) work. Brahmins: priest, those who can read the vedas out loud. Vedanta, or end (last chapter) of the vedas . Less focused on the performance of sacri ce.
