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Sanskrit Literature - its importance and some sources of Sanskrit literature

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Sanskrit literature is an important and their source of literary history of ancient times.

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IMPORTANT SOURCES OF SANSKRIT LITERATURE:

1VEDAS:

Rig veda reflects the earliest form of writing in India

Hymns for various gods - Indra, Varun

Sama Veda and Yajur Veda with their philosophical exposition → important source of knowledge.

2VEDANTIC PHILOSOPHY (founded by Upanishad):

It guides a man path to salvation

It aims at effecting time meaning of life.

Being is philosophy of Karma.

3DHARMASHASTRE:

Written by Chaturkya

Important source for state craft, economic policies, military caste.

Reflected the socio-economic conditions during Mauryan times.

4ARTHASHASTRE:

Written by Chanakya

Important source for state craft, economic policies, military caste.

Reflected the socio-economic conditions during Mauryan times.

5GUPTA AGE:

It was an important watershed in the evolution of Sanskrit literature

Kalidasa → most celebrated author of Gupta time

Main works ← Kumarasambhava

Meghadutam

Abhijana Shakuntalam

Ritusamhara

— Nidhi Goyal · AIR 91

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Comprehensive coverage of major Sanskrit literary sources
Clear categorization of different types of literature
Identifies key authors and their contributions
Highlights importance of each source

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Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Salient aspects of Literature from ancient to modern times

Sanskrit Literature

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