Question Q.13GS1GS1
Sanskrit Literature - its importance and some sources of Sanskrit literature
Introduction
Sanskrit literature is an important and their source of literary history of ancient times.
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IMPORTANT SOURCES OF SANSKRIT LITERATURE:
1VEDAS:
Rig veda reflects the earliest form of writing in India
Hymns for various gods - Indra, Varun
Sama Veda and Yajur Veda with their philosophical expositionimportant source of knowledge.
2VEDANTIC PHILOSOPHY (founded by Upanishad):
It guides a man path to salvation
It aims at effecting time meaning of life.
Being is philosophy of Karma.
3DHARMASHASTRE:
Written by Chaturkya
Important source for state craft, economic policies, military caste.
Reflected the socio-economic conditions during Mauryan times.
4ARTHASHASTRE:
Written by Chanakya
Important source for state craft, economic policies, military caste.
Reflected the socio-economic conditions during Mauryan times.
5GUPTA AGE:
It was an important watershed in the evolution of Sanskrit literature
Kalidasamost celebrated author of Gupta time
Main works ← Kumarasambhava
Meghadutam
Abhijana Shakuntalam
Ritusamhara
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- Comprehensive coverage of major Sanskrit literary sources
- Clear categorization of different types of literature
- Identifies key authors and their contributions
- Highlights importance of each source
Topper
Nidhi Goyal
AIR 91
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Salient aspects of Literature from ancient to modern times
Sanskrit Literature
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165
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Descriptive and analytical
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