The philosophical thinkers of the Vedic period felt that the universe comprised something permanent that even death could not end. The individual soul, atman, and the universal soul, brahman, together formed this 'permanence'.

1. In your own words, outline what the philosophical thinkers of the Vedic period felt.
2. Which two elements formed a 'permanence' in the universe according to the philosophical thinkers of the Vedic period?

According to some historians, who were the Indo-Aryans?

What were the sabha and the samiti?

Comment upon the dress and ornaments worn by people during the Early Vedic period.