Mleccha
Ancient Sanskrit term referring to foreigner to Vedic mainland and Vedic tribes
Ancient Sanskrit term referring to foreigner to Vedic mainland and Vedic tribes
Mleccha (Sanskrit: म्लेच्छ, romanized: mlecchá) is a Sanskrit term referring to those of an incomprehensible speech, foreigners or invaders deemed distinct and separate from the Vedic tribes.In Vedic Brahmanical discourse, the term Mleccha refers to foreigners (anāryans) who are considered outside the pale of Vedic dharma. Christians, Muslims, and other perceived outsiders are classified within the Mleccha category. Mleccha was traditionally applied to denote foreigners or outsiders who did not belong to the Vedic cultural milieu, regardless of their race or skin colour. These individuals were considered outside the varna system and the ritualistic framework of Vedic Tribal society. Historical sources identify various groups as mlecchas, including the Śākas, Huns, Chinese, Yavanas, Kambojas, Pahlavas, Bahlikas, Rishikas, and Daradas. Other groups designated as mlecchas include the Andhras, Barbaras, Kiratas, Paradas, Parasikas, Pulindas, Gurjaras, Gonds,Kushanas.Tusharas, Nishadas, Turks...
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