This book throws a multi-coloured light on the social, economic organizations and institutions of the ancient India from the earliest times to the 12th century AD. The initial section of this book explores. Varna, Jati, the Ashrama system, the concept of Purushartha, and the Dasa system, prevalent in ancient India. The book aims to explain the various samskaras like Garbhadhanam, Pumsavanam, Ch...