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The Aryans came to India in several waves. The earliest wave is represented by the Rig Vedic people who appeared in the subcontinent in about 1500 BC. They came into conflict with the indigenous inhabitants called the Dravidians mentioned as Dasa or Dasyus in Rig Veda. The Rig Veda mentions the … Read more
Varina Vyavastha or Varina System Vedas prescribe that all human beings should leave ignorance, get educated, select a profession for himself based on his “tatva” (basic traits) and Education, take a vow to follow such a profession, and follow such a profession. Vedas classifies all profession into three viz. “Knowledge based”, … Read more
Civilization and Culture of the Pallavas The Pallava rule formed a golden epoch in the cultural history of south India. The period under the Pallavas was marked by considerable literary activities and cultural revival. The Pallavas warmly patronized Sanskrit language and most of the literary records of the time were composed in that language. Due … Read more
Lohit Ayas Copper Syam Ayas Iron Vanik Traders Gramini Village Head Bhagadugha Tax collector Sthapati Chief Judge Takshan Carpenter Niska Unit of currency Satamana Unit of currency Pana Term used for coin Shresthi Guilds Vihara Buddhist Monastery Chaitya Sacred Enclosure Pradeshika Head of District Administration Nagarka City administration Jesthaka Chief of a Guild Prathamakulika Chief … 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
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HinduismHinduism emerged as the dominant religious force during the Gupta period, with the Gupta rulers themselves being devout Hindus. Some key aspects of Hinduism during this period include: Patronage of Temples Religious Tolerance Literature and Philosophy BuddhismBuddhism: Decline and Revival Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Mimamsa, each offering different perspectives on metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. How … Read more
a href=https://exam.pscnotes.com/5653-2/>Grihyasutras are ancient Indian texts that delineate the rituals and practices associated with domestic life. Derived from the Sanskrit/>Sanskrit/>Sanskrit words grihya meaning domestic or household and sutras meaning aphorisms or threads of knowledge, these texts provide guidelines for various rites of passage, ceremonies, and observances performed by householders. In this article, we delve into … Read more
h2>Unlocking the Wisdom of Srautasutras: Understanding Vedic Rituals Srautasutras are a significant component of ancient Indian Literature that elucidate the intricacies of Vedic rituals. Derived from the Sanskrit/>Sanskrit/>Sanskrit words srauta meaning related to sacrifices and sutra meaning thread or aphorism, these texts serve as manuals for performing complex Vedic rituals prescribed in the Vedas/>Vedas/>Vedas. In … Read more
h2> Exploring the Ancillary Sciences of the Vedas/>Vedas/>Vedas Vedangas, also known as limbs or auxiliary disciplines of the Vedas, are six traditional fields of knowledge that developed alongside the Vedic texts to aid in their understanding and interpretation. In this article, we delve into the significance of Vedangas, their individual components, and their role in preserving … Read more