War in Ancient India c4.s6.5

c4.s6.5

From this theoretical consideration we pass on to examine how instinct and habit fixed the ship of ancient Hindu society and its members, in the direction of constant wars either within or without the group. In other words, we shall examine the psychological factors that led to ancient Hindu wars. These may be stated: (1) the mental atmosphere of the community being a caste society, (2) psychological barrenness of peace, (3) heroism and adventure, (4) human pugilism and pugnacity, (5) defence complex, (6) angry behaviour and spirit of jealousy and (7) the mastery motive.