write a short note on secular literature of ancient india
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A secular state is a state which is neutral in matters of religion, such states are not against the religion nor support it. And in Indian secularism, the state maintains a principled distance from the religion, but the Indian constitution states that India is a secular state. Following are the features of India Secularism:
- There is no such religious community which dominates the other or is superior to other community.
- The State is not allowed to enforce any particular religion on people nor take away their existing religion or freedom from the individuals.
So there was no such thing as secular literature in India as it was neutral in its approach and was open to any ideas which the other people or people of different religion would propose.
- There is no such religious community which dominates the other or is superior to other community.
- The State is not allowed to enforce any particular religion on people nor take away their existing religion or freedom from the individuals.
So there was no such thing as secular literature in India as it was neutral in its approach and was open to any ideas which the other people or people of different religion would propose.
Golda:
Totally irrelevant answer. The question is about ancient India's secular literature and you are describing about secular state.
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Secular Literature :-
In ancient India, there were many kind of literature which were non-religious literature. The law books of ancient India known as 'Dharmasutras' and 'Smritis' belong to this group. These literary books were known as secular literature. These books had code of duties for kings, administrators and people. They also had rules regarding property, and prescribed punishments for murder, theft and other crimes. Kautilya's (Popularly known as Chanakya) 'Arthashastra' is the best example of secular literature. 'Indica', written by Megasthenes is one more example of this type of work.
Panini and Patanjali, though they had written on Sanskrit Grammar, also described some political events, are also good examples of secular literature.
In ancient India, there were many kind of literature which were non-religious literature. The law books of ancient India known as 'Dharmasutras' and 'Smritis' belong to this group. These literary books were known as secular literature. These books had code of duties for kings, administrators and people. They also had rules regarding property, and prescribed punishments for murder, theft and other crimes. Kautilya's (Popularly known as Chanakya) 'Arthashastra' is the best example of secular literature. 'Indica', written by Megasthenes is one more example of this type of work.
Panini and Patanjali, though they had written on Sanskrit Grammar, also described some political events, are also good examples of secular literature.
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