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    The document describes the family structure in the Vedic period of India. It was patriarchal and patrilineal in nature, with the kulpati or karta as the head of the joint, extended family. Key characteristics included joint habitation, a common kitchen, joint property, ancestor worship, hospitality to guests, and respectable positions for women. Advantages included division of labor, economy, leisure opportunities, social security, and solidarity. Disadvantages included nepotism, parasites, limited individual autonomy and growth, and constant arguments.

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    The document describes the family structure in the Vedic period of India. It was patriarchal and patrilineal in nature, with the kulpati or karta as the head of the joint, extended family. Key characteristics included joint habitation, a common kitchen, joint property, ancestor worship, hospitality to guests, and respectable positions for women. Advantages included division of labor, economy, leisure opportunities, social security, and solidarity. Disadvantages included nepotism, parasites, limited individual autonomy and growth, and constant arguments.

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    The document describes the family structure in the Vedic period of India. It was patriarchal and patrilineal in nature, with the kulpati or karta as the head of the joint, extended family. Key characteristics included joint habitation, a common kitchen, joint property, ancestor worship, hospitality to guests, and respectable positions for women. Advantages included division of labor, economy, leisure opportunities, social security, and solidarity. Disadvantages included nepotism, parasites, limited individual autonomy and growth, and constant arguments.

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    Family in Vedic Period

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    The document describes the family structure in the Vedic period of India. It was patriarchal and patrilineal in nature, with the kulpati or karta as the head of the joint, extended family. Key characteristics included joint habitation, a common kitchen, joint property, ancestor worship, hospitality to guests, and respectable positions for women. Advantages included division of labor, economy, leisure opportunities, social security, and solidarity. Disadvantages included nepotism, parasites, limited individual autonomy and growth, and constant arguments.

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    FAMILY(KULA) IN VEDIC PERIOD

    Patriarchal,patrilineal structure-kulpati///karta as head


    Joint extended family
    Salient features/main characteristics:
    Joint habitation
    Common/joint kitchen
    Joint property
    Headship
    Ancestor worship-sraddha
    Honour to guests
    Position of women-respectable
    Advantages:
    Division of Labour
    Economy
    Opportunities for leisure
    Social security
    A cradle of virtues:social solidarity
    Disadvantages/limitations:
    Nepotism
    Bred parasites
    Little scope for fastening of individual autonomy
    Not congenial for individual growth
    Constant bickerings and squabbles

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