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    SANSKRIT LANGUAGE (Sample)

     The Tipitaka is divided into


    three "baskets" or sections:
    Vinaya Pitaka: Contains rules and guidelines for monastic discipline and the
    organization of the monastic community.

    Sutta Pitaka: Includes the discourses and teachings attributed to the Buddha. This
    section comprises various suttas (sermons) and dialogues that cover a range of
    topics from ethical conduct to meditation practices.

    Abhidhamma Pitaka: Provides a detailed and systematic analysis of Buddhist


    teachings, including metaphysical and philosophical discussions on the nature of
    reality and mental phenomena.
     Literature was nurtured by the
    caste system:
    The caste system is thought to have its origins in the varna system, which is mentioned
    in ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, particularly the Rigveda. The varna system
    classified society into four main groups (varnas) based on occupation and duty.
    The four primary varnas are:

    •Brahmins: Priests and teachers, responsible for religious rituals and preserving sacred
    knowledge.
    •Kshatriyas: Warriors and rulers, responsible for protection and governance.
    •Vaishyas: Merchants, farmers, and traders, responsible for agriculture and commerce.
    •Shudras: Laborers and service providers, responsible for serving the other three
    varnas.
    Puranas are structured around five key themes, known
    as the "Pancha-lakshana" (five characteristics):
    1. Sarga: Creation of the universe.
    2. Pratisarga: Re-creation or recreation (cycles of
    creation and destruction).
    3. Vamsa: Genealogy of gods, sages, and kings.
    4. Manvantara: The periods of different Manus
    (progenitors of humanity).
    5. Vamsanucarita: Histories of the royal dynasties.
    REFLECT!
    How has Indian literature
    influenced Indian culture, society,
    and politics from ancient times to
    the present? Explain how different
    types of literature, from ancient
    texts to modern books, have
    helped shape Indian society and
    culture.

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