Vedas Flashcards
1
Q
Indo-Aryans
A
Group of people in Indus Valley that spoke Indo-European languages
2
Q
Smirti
A
What is remembered
3
Q
Shruti
A
What is heard
4
Q
Laws of Manu
A
Dharma text
Manu was the first man and first king
Rules
Svadharma
5
Q
Rg Veda
A
Collection of 10 books
Most important source of knowledge on vedic society
6
Q
Atharva Veda
A
Less to do with sacrifice
Originally associated with lower social status
Hymns, spells, etc
7
Q
Soma
A
The sacred drink. Only twice borns were allowed to drink it
Brings health, wealth, and happiness
8
Q
Sanskrit
A
Sacred, Indo-Aryan language
9
Q
Rta
A
Cosmic order
Sacrifice maintains rta
