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The Sanskrit Literature of India is a literature of Indian Literature wherein the main language used wherein lasting documents and records are written in is SANSKRIT. It starts from the writing of the Vedas (16th Century) up until the end of the Classical Sanskrit Period. On the other hand, Prakrit literatures is literature wherein dialects that have evolved through time are used. In this report, well be focusing on Sanskrit Literature.
Vedic the language of the Vedas, the prototype of the Classical Sanskrit Classical the refined form of Vedic Sanskrit, used in poetry and drama
CLASSICAL SANSKRIT
Classical Sanskrit Literature, on the other hand, is found to be in vogue when it comes to writing poetry and dance dramas. This form of Sanskrit has contributed to the field of literary knowledge. Classical Sanskrit has 2 pioneers, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata Ramayana - The Way of Rama -Written by Valkimi -Tells the story of the hero Rama, prince of Ayodhya and incarnation of the god Vishnu.
Mahabharata - The Great Epic of the Bharata Dynasty -Written by Vyasal -A tale of dispute between two branches of the Bharata clans over the right to rule the kingdom.
CLASSICAL SANSKRIT
Classical Sanskrit drama evolved as early as 2nd Century BC - themes are based on heroic tales of protagonists, or has the setting of royalties Classical Sanskrit poetry has varied genre - can be recited and sung -can be considered the one that started Indian Classical Music - No tragedy in Indian drama ; impossible in the Hindu and Buddhist conception of the universe of karma linking humans with nature and the cosmos through networks of volition, action and response open-ended cycles of time -called kavya when in canon
KALIDASA
We can see that Kalidasa is behind the most popular Sanskrit dramas and poems. Kalidasa is regarded as the best Sanskrit dramatist and poet. He resided in Chandraguptas residence. According to legends, he is blessed with good looks.
The most prominent influence of the Classical Period to the Philippine Culture is the Filipino use of loan words to give specifications to seemingly indescribable ideas before. Examples are:
Bathala (Diyos) - Bhattara Guru (highest of all Gods) Pana (arrow) - bana (length) kati (itchiness) - koti (ten millions) dalaga (unmarried girl) - darika (young girl) dala (carry) - shara (bear a burden) sakali (perhaps) - sahakala (perhaps)
The most prominent influence of the Classical Period to the Philippine Culture is the Filipino use of loan words to give specifications to seemingly inderscribable ideas before. Examples are:
Bathala (Diyos) - Bhattara Guru (highest of all Gods) Pana (arrow) - bana (length) kati (itchiness) - koti (ten millions) dalaga (unmarried girl) - darika (young girl) dala (carry) - shara (bear a burden) sakali (perhaps) - sahakala (perhaps)
Dances and social norms may not have been influenced by this period, but this periods literary pieces hold very evident similarities to our very own folklore and mythology. Folklore seemed to be affected by Sanskrit Poems and Plays: Ifugao's Balituk who obtained water from a rock, is similar to Mahabharata's Arjuna. Maranaon Darangan, is said to be Indian in Plot. Ramayana is similar to the Agusan Legend Manubo Ango. Claims of this folklore might have been influenced by Indians here.
References
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