Sanskrit Literature
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Sanskrit Literature broadly comprises all secular and spiritual literature in the Sanskrit language.
Sanskrit Literature
Sanskrit Literature > Hindu Scriptures
Notes
"Sanskrit literature can be classified under six orthodox heads and four secular heads. The six orthodox sections form the authoritative scriptures of the Hindus. The four secular sections embody the later developments in classical Sanskrit literature."[1]
The six scriptures are:(i) Srutis, (ii) Smritis, (iii) Itihasas, (iv) Puranas, (v) Agamasand (vi) Darsanas.[2]
The four secular writings are: (i) Subhashitas, (ii) Kavyas, (iii) Natakasand (iv) Alankaras.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ Sivananda, Sri Swami. All About Hinduism. Uttar Pradesh, Himalayas, India: Divine Life Trust, 1999. https://www.academia.edu/32682910.
- ↑ Sivananda, Sri Swami. All About Hinduism. Uttar Pradesh, Himalayas, India: Divine Life Trust, 1999. https://www.academia.edu/32682910.
- ↑ Sivananda, Sri Swami. All About Hinduism. Uttar Pradesh, Himalayas, India: Divine Life Trust, 1999. https://www.academia.edu/32682910.
