round and rotated on an axis by viewing a lunar eclipses and discoveries about gravity and the planets of the solar system‚ which they used to tell the horoscopes)‚ mathematics (the invention of zero‚ chess and decimal numeral system)‚ literature (Ramayana and Mahabharata‚ Hitopadesha‚ Panchatantra‚ Kama Sutra and other works)‚ architecture (Mahabodhi Temple) and religion. South India in the 10th and 11th century CE under the imperial Cholas is considered as another Golden Age. The period saw extensive
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between low class and upper class was too large to be bridged. But the age old problem has been effortlessly remedied by her guests with the mind as large as the sky. The devotion showed by the hostess has been compared to that of Shabari of the Ramayana. But unfortunately her devotion was short lived‚ when she started to serve. The feeling of caste- superiority suddenly found expression in her guests’ insolent remarks on the table etiquette of the hostess. One of them even says‚ “You folk will newer
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Castes- Social group status 4 Main groups are the: Bramans- Priests and scholars‚ highest group Kshatriyas- rulers and warriors Vaishyas- merchants Shudra- Artisans and laborers Taj Mahal- built as a tomb for Muntaz Mahal Mahabharata and Ramayana- 2 great epics Panchatrantra- oldest collection of Indian fables Bhakti- social religious movement Castes are not limited to India. They may be found in one form or another in most nations today. In Europe‚ the royal families traditionally
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The Use of Animal Figures in Oral Narratives Animals can be personified in a way that will convey messages to others through the use of stories or narratives. During one’s childhood‚ parents share stories that include animals to teach us different lessons. The Tortoise and the Hare is a common and popular story that most children often hear. The main plot of the story is centered on a race between the Tortoise and the Hare. Once the race begins‚ the Hare pulls far ahead of the Tortoise. He becomes
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HISTORY Project 1 Death and Destruction in Hindu Mythology Thomson Muriyadan F.Y.B.M.M Div: A Roll no. 38 If one’s perception of mythology is that of mystical creatures‚ gods and demons and boons and curses‚ then Hindu mythology fits the bill perfectly. A glance at the introduction of any of the books written on the subject could make one dizzy at the sheer number of gods‚ demons and stories about the world it encompasses. The Hindu view with respect to birth‚ life and death is very
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Work is worship ACTION IS THE DUTY AND REWARD IS NOT THY CONCERN is the very lesson which was imparted to Arjuna by Lord Krishna in the holy book GITA. AS YOU SOW‚ SO SHALL YOU REAP is the teaching we find in the Ramayana. There is no doubt that we should work without any care for the result. Work is not only counted in this world but counts something for the next world also. Good people are always praised in this world. On the other hand bad workers are cursed everywhere. No doubt they are famous
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celebrations‚ and how each holiday is represented. For many famous festivities‚ there are always different legends about how the celebrations came to be. There are a few legends about the origin of Diwali‚ but the most popular is the story of Ramayana. Thousands of years ago‚ in the city of Ayodhya‚ there was a king named Dasaratha who ruled with three of his queens and four princes. The eldest prince named‚ Ram lived with his beautiful wife Sita and got along well with the other queens and
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familiarity with the different characters of the epic.” (Naidu 2012:172) The epic Mahabharata is full of myths and mythical characters. But‚ in the context of the Mahabharata‚ we can say that the characters are more human than the characters of the Ramayana. In the Mahabharata‚ Shri Krishna has supernatural powers and there are many incidents that show his extraordinary powers. Though the birth of Pandavas and Kauravas are not natural‚ they are not stronger than Shri Krishna. Divakaruni speaks through
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Lit. 103 World Literatures Preliminary Examination Reviewer ------------------------------------------------- Indian-Chinese-Japanese Indian Literature Aryan race- invaded India from North West * Brahmanism‚ Hinduism‚ and Jainism were their religions Gautama Buddha- made many changes in the old religion; his teachings later became the basis for one of the five major religions Sanskrit- oldest extant Aryan language‚ used in most Ancient Indian literature 2 Periods of Indian Literature
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pottery up and down the Niger river as far as 750 kilometers (450 miles) away. Mali began as one of the districts in the Kingdom of Ghana. Around 1230 CE‚ Ghana collapsed and Mali took over. In time‚ they grew to be larger than Ghana! The new king‚ Sundiata‚ was young and clever. He was a very good king. One of the first things he did‚ when he became king after Ghana collapsed‚ was to restore trade with the neighbors. He recognized that trade was critical to Mali’s survival and growth. He expanded
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