Vedic Period
Consider the following statements regarding the institution of Upanayana (sacred thread ceremony) in the Later Vedic period: 1. It became a crucial marker of the Dvija status, which was strictly limited to the top three varnas. 2. Both Shudras and women were systematically excluded from this ritual, which effectively barred them from formal Vedic education. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Option en
Option hi