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is a world religion and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is known as the Buddha (literally the Enlightened One or Awakened One). Siddhārtha Gautama was the historical founder of Buddhism. After asceticism and meditation, he discovered the Buddhist Middle Way—a path of moderation away from the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification. … Read more
Navayana Buddhism: A Revolutionary Movement for Social Justice Navayana Buddhism, also known as Dalit Buddhism, is a contemporary movement within Buddhism that emerged in India in the 20th century. It represents a powerful assertion of social justice and equality, particularly for the Dalit community, who have historically faced severe oppression and marginalization within the Hindu … Read more
Populations-Tribe, Religion, Linguistic features Tribal Population Tribal peoples constitute 8.6 percent of India’s total population, about 104 million people according to the 2011 census (68 million people according to the 1991 census). This is the largest population of the tribal people in the world. One concentration lives in a belt along the Himalayas stretching through … Read more
A Journey Through the Pages: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Buddhist Literature Buddhism, a philosophy and way of life that originated in ancient India, has left an indelible mark on human thought and culture. Its teachings, centered around the pursuit of enlightenment and liberation from suffering, have resonated across continents and millennia, finding expression in … Read more
Unveiling the Splendor of Madurai During the Pallava Dynasty: A Journey Through Time Madurai, the ancient city of Tamil Nadu, boasts a rich and vibrant history, its tapestry woven with the threads of numerous dynasties. Among them, the Pallavas, a powerful South Indian dynasty that ruled from the 3rd to the 9th centuries CE, left … Read more
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
Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India is an open ended topic and as mentioned in RAS Mains updated syllabus we have bifurcated the topic to cover the topic in entity for RAS Mains exam. Hinduism-as-a-federation-of-various-sects-shaiva-vaishnava-and-shakta/”>Hindu Sects: Hinduism as a federation of various sects – Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta Nature and scope … Read more
The Golden Age of the Cholas: Rajaraja I and Rajendra I The Chola dynasty, one of the most powerful and influential empires in South India, reached its zenith under the reigns of Rajaraja I (985-1014 CE) and his son, Rajendra I (1014-1044 CE). These two rulers, known for their military prowess, administrative acumen, and patronage … Read more
Buddhism is a world religion and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is known as the Buddha (literally the Enlightened One or Awakened One). Siddhārtha Gautama was the historical founder of Buddhism. After asceticism and meditation, he discovered the Buddhist Middle Way—a path of moderation away from the extremes of self-indulgence and … Read more
Unraveling the Legacy of the Pala Dynasty: A Journey Through Art, Architecture, and Cultural Flourishing The Pala Dynasty, a powerful and influential force in the history of ancient India, left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the subcontinent. Ruling over Bengal and parts of Bihar from the 8th to the 12th centuries, the … Read more