Question Q.13DiscussGS1GS1
Sanskrit literature in general and particularly in the Guptan age as a high watermark for the literary history of ancient India. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Introduction
Literature in India grew and flourished throughout the history phases. Sanskrit literature during ancient times depicts that glory.
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Main Body
Sanskrit literature in India:
1Various scriptures both religious and secular were written in it eg) Vedas
2It formed the language of inscriptions as well eg) Sadami inscription of Aithole in Sanskrit, Kannada script.
3Various features were comprised in Sanskrit during ancient period eg) Yuragadh inscription - poetry of Hydadasamit
Sanskrit literature under Gupta rule:
Religious literature
1Dharmasastras and sutras were composed.
2Major puranas were written eg) Vayu Purana
3Commentaries on laws were also written eg) Iyaneshwara Nishadhare
Scientific literature
1Aryabhatas Aryabhatia siddhanta for astronomical science & mathematics
2Varahamihira - Bhata Brith and compilation of 5 astronomical schools was another major achievement
3Advancement in medical sciences eg) Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita
4Progress in veterinary eg) Hastyayurveda for horses
In addition to above literary accounts, Sanskrit was present on coins, inscriptions (Allahabad Prakash by Harihana) and common masses as well.
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Diagram
Mind map showing 'Sanskrit literature in India' with branches for different characteristics and examples
- Provides examples of inscriptions
- Distinguishes between religious and secular literature
- Mentions specific examples
Topper
Nausheen
AIR 9
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Literature
Sanskrit literature in ancient India
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