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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
Jainism Originated in India thousands of years ago and is thought to have heavily influenced the two other main belief systems of the region at that time: Buddhism. The religion centres on the progress of one’s soul towards a divine consciousness through self-reformation, wisdom and self-control and pacifism towards all living creatures. There are two … 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
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
Rajasthan is blessed with multi-religious Society and all the religions found in the country are practiced in Rajasthan in Harmony to each other. Vedic Religion has been practiced in the state since ancient times and worship of sun has been center of religious practice for several communities. Religious movements in Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam … 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
Zoroastrianism is an ancient Iranian religion that is still practiced today by a small number of people. It is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, and its teachings have had a profound impact on other religions, such as JudaismJudaism, ChristianityChristianity, and IslamIslam. Founder and Origins of Zoroastrianism Core Beliefs and Teachings Practices and Rituals … Read more
h2 class=query-text ng-star-inserted dir=ltr>Exploring Literary Treasures : Literary Sources of Ancient India Literature has always played a crucial role in shaping the cultural, religious, and philosophical landscape of societies around the world. In ancient India, a rich tapestry of literary works emerged, offering insights into the beliefs, values, and traditions of the people. From religious … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir is a state in India. It is located in the northwestern part of the country, and it is bordered by Pakistan to the west, China to the north, and the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. The state has a population of over 12 million people, and its … Read more
Religion in India India is a land of diverse religions, with Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism all being practiced by significant populations. The country’s religious history is long and complex, and its many faiths have had a profound impact on Indian culture and society. Hinduism Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, … Read more