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History of Indian Culture and Civilization
This paper is designed to acquaint the students with the main features of Indian culture along with the emergence of different religions and their contributions to the Indian culture. It would enable the students to comprehend the complex interplay between continuity and change, between the, past and the current Indian structure of the society. It shall also focus on the contribution of the famous scholars and poets to the Literary Heritage of India.
Main features of Indian Culture, Harapan religion
Vedas and Upanishadic Philosophy.
Jainism and Buddhism, Jainism – Life and Teachings of Mahaveer Swami.
Buddhism Life and Teachings of the Buddha
Contribution of Jainism and Buddhism to Indian Art, Literature and Culture.
Varna and Ashrama System
Sanskaras, Purursarthas
Family System with special reference to Joint Family System.
Caste system
The Epics –Ramayana; Mahabharata, Puranas
Development of Indian literary and Scientific Heritage – Kalidas, Tulsidas, Charak, Varahmihir and Aryabhatt.
Essential Reading:
- Sharma & Vyas, Bhartiya Sabhyata aur Sanskriti ki Mool Adhar, Panchsheel Prakashan, Jaipur.
- N. Jayapalan, A History of Indian Culture, Delhi, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, 2001.
References:
- Basham, A.L. The wonder that was India, Vol 1, Mumbai, Roopa, 1971.
- Majumdar R.C. (Ed.) The History & Culture of Indian People, Bharitiya Vidya Bhawan Series, Vol. I – XIII (relevant portions).
- Hiriyanna M., Essential of Indian Philosophy, Delhi, Motilal Banarsidas, 1995.
- Rizvi S.A.A, The Wonder that was India Vol. I & II, London, 1987, Delhi Foundation Books, 1993
- Kalika Prasad Tiwari, Foundations of Indian Culture, Jaipur, Pointer Publishers, 2001.
- S. Abid Hussain, The National Culture of India, Delhi, NBT, 1978.
