In the Rigvedic society, the primary pastoral wealth centered on cattle. In this context, what was the practical socio-economic meaning of terms like 'Gavishti', 'Gaveshana', and 'Gavyat'?

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The early Vedic economy was pastoral, and the cow was the most precious unit of value. Most terminology reflects this; terms for war like 'Gavishti' literally translate to 'search for cows' or conflicts over cattle, highlighting that disputes were centered on animal wealth rather than land territoriality.

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