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Aniket Danjanshwoor HindeAIR 81· 2023

Question Q.1ElucidateGS1GS1

भारतीय दार्शनिक विचार का तना-बाना उत्तरी भारत का जतना ही दक्षिणी भारत का। समष्टि दृष्टिकोण। The fabric of Indian philosophical thoughts owe as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words) (0 Marks)

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Introduction

Indian philosophies are as diverse as the country itself with contributions from both Northern & Southern India.

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Main Body

North India Contributions

1Flourishing of Buddhist philosophies - Madhyan marga, Ajivika traditions, etc.
2Vedic philosophy flourished in North West India - grove Rigveda, Atharvaveda, etc.
3Scientific philosophies like Nyayashastra, Bijhadjjadke, Biheelsomhite, from Gupta period.
4Asoke's contribution - Dhamma, Buddhism, etc.

South India Contribution

1Sangam literature propagated grammar, philosophy through poems.
2Flourishing of dravidian philosophy with use of creatures like bull.
3Chaukyas carved Pauranic stories on walls of caves.
4Scholars like Ramanujcharya, Ramanuds gave philosophies like Advita; Vishists Advita, etc.
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Conclusion

Hence, India is rightly considered as amalgamation of various cultures - both from South & North India.

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Topper

Aniket Danjanshwoor Hinde

AIR 812023

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Topic

Indian Culture

Philosophy

Indian Philosophical Thought - North and South India

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