Suktayah & Literature
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Sanskrit Literature and Famous Maxims (Suktis)
Sanskrit literature is one of the richest and oldest in the world, containing vast stores of wisdom and philosophy.
1. Famous Sanskrit Suktis
- Satyameva Jayate (सत्यमेव जयते): Truth alone triumphs. (Mundaka Upanishad)
- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्): The whole world is one family. (Maha Upanishad)
- Vidya Dadati Vinayam (विद्या ददाति विनयम्): Knowledge gives humility. (Hitopadesha)
- Ahimsa Paramo Dharmah (अहिंसा परमो धर्मः): Non-violence is the supreme duty. (Mahabharata)
- Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah (धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः): Dharma protected, protects. (Manusmriti)
2. Major Poets and Works
| Poet | Major Works | Fame/Title |
|---|---|---|
| Valmiki | Ramayana | Adi-Kavi (First Poet) |
| Veda Vyasa | Mahabharata, Puranas | Largest Epic Author |
| Kalidasa | Abhijnanashakuntalam, Meghadutam | Famous for Similes (Upama) |
| Banabhatta | Kadambari, Harshacharitam | Emperor of Prose (Gadhya Samrat) |
| Bhavabhuti | Uttararamacharitam | Famous for Karuna Rasa |
3. Types of Kavya (Literature)
- Drishya Kavya: Visual literature (Dramas/Plays) like Abhijnanashakuntalam.
- Shravya Kavya: Audible literature (Prose/Poetry).
- Campu Kavya: A mix of both Prose (Gadhya) and Poetry (Padya).
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