Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c10.50

c10.50

The Vâyu Purâṇa is remarkable for a theory of caste slightly different from the orthodox version. In the Kṛitayuga, the Golden Age, there was no caste, no distinctions of high and low. Perfect virtue, happiness and beauty prevailed. All lived to a good old age. All had Kalpavṛikṣas or trees of plenty at home. Later, greed and passion suddenly assailed human hearts. Then came into existence what is now called civilisation. Villages and towns were founded, forts were erected, social institutions were devised. Clothing and furniture were introduced.