Buddhism - Religious Movement in Indian History

Lord Buddha Buddhism stands on 3 pillars, also known as Triratna which means three jewels of Buddhism. These three jewels are: Bu...

Literature of Vedic Tradition (600 BC - 600 AD) - History of India

Literature of Vedic Tradition comprises of 6 literary works. They are: Vedangas/Sutras   Samritis Dharmashastras Mahakavyas (Ep...

Vedic Literature (1500 BC – 600 BC) - History of India

The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the Sanskrit word vid which means ‘to know’ or knowledge par excellence. Vedic literature had grown...