![]() ![]() Even to this day, the meaning of the term Vratya is unclear and is variously described. They were an atrociously heterogeneous community and defied any definition. The prominent among such dissenters and rebels were the Vratyas. In addition, there were individuals and groups who were outside the pale of the Vedic fold and who practiced, the pre-Vedic traditions and rejected the validity of the Vedas and its rituals. There were non -conformists and dissenters even among the Vedic philosophers. The pluralistic character of that society was characterized not merely by its composition but also by the divergent views held by its thinkers. It mentions the presence of several faiths, cults and languages and calls upon all persons to strive to become noble parts of that pluralistic society. Rig Veda repeatedly refers to the composite character of its society and to its pluralistic population. The composite fabric of Indian civilization is woven with strands and shades of varying textures and hues. ![]() Indian civilization is distinguished by its resilience continuity with change and its diversity. Every civilization has certain unique features, which differentiate it from the rest. ![]()
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