In Vedic society, social status was largely determined by birth and heredity, with individuals belonging to different social classes based on their lineage and family background.

Brahmins were the priestly class and occupied the highest position in the social hierarchy, responsible for religious rituals, education, and intellectual pursuits.

Kshatriyas were the warrior class and held positions of power in administration and military leadership, responsible for protecting the kingdom and maintaining law and order.

Vaishyas were the trading and agricultural class, responsible for producing and distributing goods, engaging in commerce, and accumulating wealth.

Shudras were the lowest social class, performing menial tasks such as cleaning, serving, and manual labor, and were considered outside the pale of the caste system.

Varna refers to the social class system in Vedic society, which was based on occupation and heredity, with four main classes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

Reincarnation and karma were not prevalent concepts in Vedic society, and caste was determined by birth and heredity, not by actions in previous lives.

The Gotra system was a lineage-based system that regulated marriage and family relationships, ensuring that individuals married within their own gotra or a different but compatible one.

Brahmins were the priestly class and were responsible for imparting education, preserving sacred knowledge, and performing religious rituals.

Kshatriyas were responsible for protecting the kingdom, maintaining law and order, and administering justice.

Vaishyas were involved in various crafts, arts, and manufacturing, such as pottery, weaving, carpentry, and metalworking.

Women in Vedic society were generally subordinate to men, with limited rights and opportunities, although there were exceptions and variations across different regions and time periods.

Birth and heredity were the primary determinants of social status in Vedic society, and social mobility based on other factors was limited.

The Sabha was a public assembly where judicial proceedings and dispute resolution took place, involving elders, leaders, and representatives of different social groups.

Shudras were the lowest social class and were responsible for performing menial tasks and serving the other classes.