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"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."<ref>Sivananda, Sri Swami. ''All About Hinduism.'' Uttar | "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."<ref>Sivananda, Sri Swami. ''All About Hinduism.'' Uttar Pradesh, Himalayas, India: Divine Life Trust, 1999. https://www.academia.edu/32682910.</ref> | ||
The six scriptures are:(i) Srutis, (ii) Smritis, (iii) Itihasas, (iv) Puranas, (v) Agamasand (vi) Darsanas.<ref>Sivananda, Sri Swami. ''All About Hinduism.'' Uttar | The six scriptures are:(i) Srutis, (ii) Smritis, (iii) Itihasas, (iv) Puranas, (v) Agamasand (vi) Darsanas.<ref>Sivananda, Sri Swami. ''All About Hinduism.'' Uttar Pradesh, Himalayas, India: Divine Life Trust, 1999. https://www.academia.edu/32682910.</ref> | ||
The four secular writings are: (i) Subhashitas, (ii) Kavyas, (iii) Natakasand (iv) Alankaras.<ref>Sivananda, Sri Swami. ''All About Hinduism.'' Uttar | The four secular writings are: (i) Subhashitas, (ii) Kavyas, (iii) Natakasand (iv) Alankaras.<ref>Sivananda, Sri Swami. ''All About Hinduism.'' Uttar Pradesh, Himalayas, India: Divine Life Trust, 1999. https://www.academia.edu/32682910.</ref> | ||
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Sanskrit Literature broadly comprises all 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.
