Introduction: In the Vedic Literature of Ancient India, Sanskrit became the vehicle of expression of thought. During the Later Vedic age, this language became a language of literature the upper class. It served as a great unifying force in the Indian sub-continent. The Vedic literature were composed in Sanskrit. To begin with the Vedas were … Read more

The question that has now arisen is how do we entertain crowds without lowering the higher standard of Authentic Indian music? It is difficult to say what the shape of things will be or how the artists will meet the situations. This question persistently nags the minds or those who care for preservation of our … Read more

Vocal Music and Instrumental Music From the dawn of civilization and from the very beginning of time, Vocal and Instrumental Music have been an integral and inseparable part of civilized human life. Basically, music whether in vocal form or in instrumental form is a means of establishing communion for an individual with his Creator. Music, … Read more

“Indian Classical Instrumental Music” except for its deep musical appeal has no language of its own and no lyrical or poetic exterior. Such however is its sound effect and soothing melodic attraction that even those who have had no initiation in Indian Classical Instrumental Music are drawn to it and charmed by it. The reason is quite … Read more

7 Qualities should look in a Music Critic The basic question, therefore, must be the norms or standards of reporting of music. We have to identify the qualities of good music reporting and build up musical opinion in support of such qualities. What are the qualities we should look for in a music critic?  The … Read more

The Vedic Caste System during Ancient Indian Period. Meaning and Significance of Vedic Caste System The institution of the Vedic caste system of Ancient India which is found among the Hindus has no parallel in the world. The ancient Iranians had some class divisions. But the Hindu caste system with hereditary castes, interdict on intermarriage … Read more

Purusha Sukta (Purusha Suktam) There are some scholars who hold that the Aryans brought the caste system with them to India. The Purusha Sukta of the Rig Veda refers to the origin of the caste system in India. In Purusha Sukta (or Purusha Suktam), the different parts of the Cosmic-being or Creator (Purusha) is mentioned. The … Read more

Rig Vedic Religion (Early Vedic Religion) Worship of the Forces of Nature The Rig Vedic hymns throw liberal light on the Rig Vedic Religion or Early Vedic Religion. The Rig Vedic Aryans ascribed life to many objects of nature. Worship of different forces of nature formed a part of their religious belief. They believed that … Read more

Rig Vedic Society ( Early Vedic Society and Civilization) Family Life of Rig Vedic Aryans The Rig Vedic society of the  Early Vedic Civilization was patriarchal. The foundation of society was the family. The families or kulas were ruled by male members. The head of the family or kula was called as kulapa. The eldest … Read more

Later Vedic Society & Civilization Introduction: The life of the people of the Later Vedic Society was not as simple as that of the preceding Rig Vedic Society. Several large Kingdoms grew during this period, and they kept fighting with each other. Caste System was slowly gaining its momentum. The position of women was degrading and evil … Read more