Sanskrit literature in general and particularly in the Guptan age set a high watermark for the literary history of ancient India. Discuss.
Introduction
Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages, believed to be the 'mother' of modern-day Aryan linguistic and Dravidian linguistic families.
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Main Body
SANSKRIT LITERATURE
Pre-Guptan Age:
eg: Rigveda => written in sanskrit. it became the language of priests for performing various rituals and sacrifices.
[Guptan Age] => golden period of sanskrit literary texts
Uenual characteristics:
Development of sanskrit literary works:
(i) Varahamihira => wrote 'Panchsiddhantika' => number system.
(ii) Brahmyamuhita => written by Brahmagupta => famous mathematician.
(iii) Aryabh Samhita => written by Aryabh => status of Aryabh.
(iv) Sushmi Samhita => Father of surgery
Therefore, Sanskrit literary tradition excelled since Vedic times, but at present, due to increasing globalisation & over-emphasis on use of English => loss of sanskrit tradition. The want of India, along with UNESCO needs to work on preserving the rich literary tradition.
Conclusion
Therefore, Sanskrit literary tradition excelled since Vedic times, but at present, due to increasing globalisation & over-emphasis on use of English => loss of sanskrit tradition. The want of India, along with UNESCO needs to work on preserving the rich literary tradition.
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- Good structure separating pre-Guptan and Guptan periods
- Specific literary examples provided
- Mentions scientific contributions
Ritika Chitlangia
Salient aspects of Literature from ancient to modern times
Pre Vedic
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