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The contribution of Vedic literature to the knowledge of ancient culture is indisputable. In addition to agriculture and animal husbandry, another important means of material development during the Vedic period was trade and commerce. There was a close relationship between agriculture and animal husbandry and the village because the village was the center of economic production in ancient times. Most of the necessities of life for people were available from the village. The word 'subar?a' is mentioned in many places in Vedic literature. The desire to become a rich man is also seen in the Rigveda. The description of art found in the Yajurveda also shows the development of civil life. That is, in the Vedic period, there was a city along with village life. Moreover, since there was a king, it is natural for a city to develop as an administrative center. As a result of a large human community living together, trade and commerce began in search of fulfillment of daily needs. The word trade is derived from the word 'ba?ika', which means a merchant. In a mantra of the Yajurveda, it is said '?????? ??????'1? That is, it is clearly understood that trade and commerce began in the Vedic period.