Different Schools of Indian Philosophy

          Nastika Shools of Indian System of Philosophy   Charvaka   Believes only in materialism. No life beyond death, no soul no god. Jaina     The names of two tirthankaras, Rishabhanath & Aristhanemia finds mention in Rig Veda. 540 BC   Twenty third was Parsva, son of Ishvaku king Asvasena. … Read more

Buddhist Councils

I Buddhist Council 500 BC at Ajatsataru . Record the Buddha‘s sayings (sutra) and codify Rajgaha Presided by monastic rules (vinaya). Rajgaha is today’s Mahakasyapa Rajgir II Buddhist Council 383 BC at Kalasoka The conservative schools insisted on monastic Vaishali rules (vinaya). The secessionist Mahasangikas argued for more relaxed monastic rules.Rejection of the Mahasanghikas III … Read more

Famous Inscriptions

  Inscription King Aspect Junagarh Rock Rudradaman (Saka) Sanskrit. Says that a dam on the sudarshana lake was constructed by Pushyagupta a governor of Chandragupta Maurya Allahabad Pillar Samudragupta Sanskrit. Composed by Harisena Aihole Inscription Pulakeshin II Mentions Harsha defeat by Pulakeshin II. Composed by Ravikriti Vishnuvardan son of King. Gwalior Inscription Bhoja Most famous … Read more

Indian Religious Books for RAS/RTS (Rajasthan) Prelims and Mains Examination

  Puranas Divided into sarga, pratisarga, manvantantar, vamsa (genealogical list of kings) & vamsanucharita. 18 main puranas & 18 subsidiary puranas. Vedas Meaning “knowledge”. Rigveda (hymns), Yajurveda (sacrificial formulae), Atharvaveda (magical charms & spell), Samveda. Vedas are called aparusheya (not created by man) & nity Upanishads About 200 in number. Deal with philosophy. Oldest & … Read more

Indian Religious Books

  Puranas Divided into sarga, pratisarga, manvantantar, vamsa (genealogical list of kings) & vamsanucharita. 18 main puranas & 18 subsidiary puranas. Vedas Meaning “knowledge”. Rigveda (hymns), Yajurveda (sacrificial formulae), Atharvaveda (magical charms & spell), Samveda. Vedas are called aparusheya (not created by man) & nity Upanishads About 200 in number. Deal with philosophy. Oldest & … Read more

Module 1 (a) : Rajasthan History and Culture

Click to buy Now @99 Only Rasfreenotes Team has bifurcated the Rajasthan history and culture into following subtopics based on their relative importance for RAS Prelims:- Rajasthan :Historical evidences Rajasthan : Pre Independence Kingdoms Rajasthan : Language and Dialect Rajasthan : Famous Literature Rajasthan : Major Forts Rajasthan : Main centers for Handicraft Rajasthan :  Costumes … Read more

Rajasthan : Folk Music of Rajasthan for RAS (RTS) Prelims Examination

Rajasthan has a diverse collection of musician castes, including langas, sapera, bhopa, jogi and Manganiar. There are two traditional classes of musicians: the Langas, who stuck mostly exclusively to Muslim audiences and styles, and the Manganiars, who had a more liberal approach. Manganiar are professional hereditary caste musicians. They mostly live in Jaisalmer and Barmer … Read more

Rajasthan : Folk Dances of Rajasthan for RAS (RTS) Prelims Examination

Ghoomar Dance Kachi Ghori Dance Gair Dance Panihari Dance Sekhawati’s Geendada Dance Chang Dance Dandiya Dance Dhol Dance Bum Dance Tera Taali Dance Chari Dance   Folk Dances of Nomadic Tribe:- Kalbeliya Dance Shankaria Dance Panihari Dance Idoni Dance Sankhiyas Dance Banjara Dance Bagariya Dance Bhawai Dance , Rajasthani folk dances are a vibrant and colorful part of the state’s culture. They are performed at weddings, festivals, and other special occasions. Rajasthani folk … Read more