Notes and Study material for Exams
The Mimamsa School: A Journey Through Ritual and Interpretation The Mimamsa school, a prominent school of Hindu philosophy, stands as a testament to the intricate relationship between ritual, interpretation, and the pursuit of liberation. Rooted in the Vedic tradition, Mimamsa delves into the meaning and significance of rituals, seeking to establish a framework for understanding … Read more
Swami vivekanand Swami Vivekananda is one of the greatest thinkers of Indian Renaissance. Vivekananda was moved with pity on seeing the impoverished state of the masses. He says: “Material civilization, may even luxuries necessary to create work for the poor. Bread, I do not believe in a God who cannot give me bread here, giving … Read more
Concept Of Social Legislation Legislation is an instrument to control, guide and restrain the behaviour of individuals and groups living in Society. Individuals and groups left in absolute freedom may clash with each other in the pursuit of their self interest at the cost of others.They cause grave harm to society leading to chaos. Legislation … Read more
Ethical Teachings Ram Manohar Lohiya Ram Manohar Lohia (1910 – 1967) divides his views into three parts. In the first part, Lohia’s conception of international Society is discussed. Lohia agrees with Gandhi and Nehru that the international society is basically composed of the nation-states. They are the dominant actors. They create order … Read more
Cultural Sites – UNESCO’S List of World Heritage Sites The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international collaboration in education, science, and culture. UNESCO’s World Heritage List is a list of sites that are considered to be of outstanding universal value to humanity. … Read more
Literary Sources of Ancient India: Unveiling the Tapestry of a Civilization Ancient India, a land steeped in history and culture, boasts a rich literary heritage that offers invaluable insights into its diverse society, beliefs, and practices. These literary sources, spanning centuries and genres, provide a vibrant tapestry of information about the lives, thoughts, and aspirations … 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
1.The Marathas were Scindia (Gwalior), Holkar (Indore), Gaekwar (Baroda), Bhonsle (Nagpur). 2.Sawai Jai Singh of Amer (Jaipur) had Euclid’s ‘Elements of Geometry) & several works on Trigonometry were translated into Sanskrit. Banda Bairagi was baptised as Banda Singh Bahadur by Guru Gobind Singh. 3.Alfonso d’ Albuquerque came to India as The Portuguese … Read more
Unraveling the Rich Tapestry of Sangam Literature: A Journey Through Ancient Tamil Culture The Sangam period, spanning roughly from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE, marks a pivotal era in the history of Tamil literature and culture. This period witnessed the flourishing of a vibrant literary tradition, embodied in the Sangam anthologies, … Read more
Rise of Mahayana and Development of Art (Gandhara, Mathura and other Schools) Mahayana Hinduism was the dominant religion in the Gupta Empire. (B) Buddhism was also a major religion in the Gupta Empire. (C) Jainism was a minor religion in the Gupta Empire. (D) The Guptas were tolerant of all religions. The Gupta … Read more