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"Strong ethical and spiritual values were part of Indian tradition since early Vedic period." Justify the statement while tracing the history of social work in ancient India.

20 Apr 2018
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The statement, "Strong ethical and spiritual values were part of Indian tradition since early Vedic period," holds true when we examine the historical roots of social work in ancient India. The Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, laid the foundation for the development of ethical and spiritual values that continue to influence professional social work in India today.

During the Vedic period, society was organized into varnas, or social classes, which included the Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and farmers), and Shudras (laborers). Additionally, there were groups of people known as the "Atishudras" or "Dalits," who were considered outside the varna system and often marginalized.

The early Vedic texts, particularly the Vedas, Upanishads, and Dharmashastras, contained valuable insights into the principles of social justice, compassion, and altruism. The Rigveda, one of the oldest Vedic texts, emphasized the importance of dharma (righteousness) and the interconnectedness of all beings. The Upanishads, philosophical texts that followed the Vedas, explored the concept of the self

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