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PowerPoint Presentation of Indian Literature

1. INDIA

2. Indian literature 2 Indian Literature is one of the oldest and richest literatures around the world. The Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages. Each language has its regional literature.

3. History of Indian literature 3 ORAL LITERATURE The first Indian literary work was a collection of Sanskrit hymns that was orally transmitted. The so-called Vedas which were either sung, recited and thought by the Indians.

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5. History of Indian literature 5 SANSKRIT LITERATURE Sanskrit – is the primary sacred language of Hinduism, a philosophical language in Buddhism , Hinduism and Jainism - Literary means refined, adorned and/or highly decorated Aryans, nomadic cattle herders produced a literature written in a language.

6. History of Indian literature 6 Sanskrit literature is divided into: Religious text - The Vedas - Brahmanas-prose text about sacrificial rituals - Aryanakas – discussion and interpretation of dangerous rituals Heroic Texts -Ramayana- an Epic by Valmiki about a perfect prince, perfect wife. -Mahabharata-an extremely long epic of Vyasal .

7. Classical Sanskrit literature 7 Started with the flowering of the Gupta dynasty Reflected values of Hinduism Languages used were Sanskrit and Prakit Influenced by the Caste System Motifs were largely based on religion, mythology and heroism.

8. medieval literature 8 Unique version of local myths, legends romances and epics emerged Islamic dynasties conqcuered many territories

9. Colonial period to independence 9 The era wherein European traders reached and colonized the Indian subcontinent The Literature in this time combined the classical Indian literature with the European style of writing

10. Characteristics of Indian literature Based on piety A deeply religious spirit Indian literary masterpieces are written in epic forms

11. CONTENTS The story of the squirrel The brahmin and the cobra 11

12. The story of the squirrel from Ramayana Attributed to Valmiki (c. 5 th century BCE) 12 10 mins reading

13. TRUE FALSE or GROUPINGS EDITION

14. Lord Rama’s army of monkeys had thousands of monkeys.

15. The monkeys were building a stone bridge under the sea.

16. Lord Rama was touched by the love of the monkeys FALSE

17. The little squirrel was also carrying big stones like the monkeys.

18. The little squirrel want to help King Ravana.

19. The little squirrel fell into the sea.

20. Lord Rama asked the monkeys not to laugh at the weak and the small.

21. Lord Rama was not touched by the love of the little squirrel.

22. Lord Rama gently passed his fingers over the squirrel’s head.

23. The squirrel has four black stripes on his back.

24. PANCHATANTRA STORIES 24 The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian animal fables and stories that are believed to have been written around 200 BC. The stories are intended to teach moral values, such as wisdom, prudence, and good governance. They often use clever animals and birds as characters to convey their moral lessons. The stories of the Panchatantra have been widely translated and retold in many different cultures and are some of the most influential works of literature in the world.

25. The Brahmin and the Cobra 5 minutes reading

26. Moral of the story 26 Love once betrayed cannot be regained.

27. 27 Write your own fiction story!

28. THANK YOU