English Translation of Contents List of “Bharathiya Samskruthi” | Page i
Contents Introduction 1.
Civilisation and Culture Various features of civilisation and culture – distinguished qualities of Indian culture.
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Indian Sub-continent – Physical features Jambudweepa, Bharathavarsha, Bharatha Kanda divisions, Modern Man in Indian Sub-continent, Human Races, Groups – Munda – Mon Khmer, Dravidians, Aryans. Languages: Aryan languages, Munda languages, Dravidian languages.
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Proto-Indic Culture Eocene Age, Paleolithic age, Mesolithic age, Neolithic age, CopperBronze age.
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Vedic Culture Period, divisions and nature of Vedas: - Samhita, Brahmana, Aranyakas, Upanishads, Shadangas, Sutras, Sastras, Smrithis, Bashyas. Vedic tribes and clans, occupation, Varna ashrama (caste system), society, philosophical precepts, Itihasa (History), Puranas (Mythologies), Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad-Gita.
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Quest after Spiritual Truths Uniqueness, Philosophical schools, (Darshanas) and Religions: Lokãyata – Cãrvãka, Buddhism, Aȓhata, Sankhya – yoga, Nyaya – Vaishesika, Tarkika (logicians), Purva-Mimamsa, Vedanta Darshanas, Shaiva – Lakula – Pasupata – Kalamukhas, Shuddha Shaiva, Kashmira – Shaiva, Shaiva Vishista Advaita, Shaiva Vishesha Advaita, Vaishnav – Bhagavata – Pancharatra, Smarta Bhagavatha, Vishishta Advaiatah, Dvaitadhvaita, Dvaita, Shuddha Dvaita, Achinta Bhedabheda, Shaktha, saura, © www.srikanta-sastri.org