In the Vedic texts, the term "Arya" (Sanskrit: आर्य) is frequently used to denote individuals who are noble, honorable, and adhere to Vedic cultural norms. It serves as a self-designation for the Indo-Aryan people, distinguishing them from non-Aryas or outsiders. The concept of an "Aryan nation" is encapsulated in the term "Āryāvarta" (Sanskrit: आर्यावर्त), which translates to "abode of the Aryas." Āryāvarta is described in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Dharmashastras and Sutras, as the region of the northern Indian subcontinent where Indo-Aryan tribes settled and where Vedic religion and rituals predominated. The boundaries of Āryāvarta expanded over time as Brahmanical influence spread eastward in post-Vedic periods.
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Additionally, the term "Airyanem Vaejah" (Avestan: 𐬀𐬌𐬭𐬌𐬌𐬀𐬥𐬆𐬨 𐬬𐬀𐬉𐬌𐬌𐬀𐬵) appears in the Avesta, the sacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism, referring to the "Aryan expanse" or homeland of the early Iranians. This term underscores the shared cultural and linguistic heritage between the Indo-Aryans of the Vedic tradition and the ancient Iranians.
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The Vedas "Aryan nation" by that specific term, reference the concept through terms like "Āryāvarta," denoting the geographical and cultural domain of the Arya people.


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