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11. Literary Heritage Of India

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Chapter: 11. Literary Heritage Of India

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Question 1

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Which ancient Indian epic is this scene most likely from?

Who are the main characters depicted in this conflict?

What key moral value is often portrayed by the heroic figure in this epic?

This scene is most from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana.

The main characters depicted in this conflict are Prince Rama, the heroic figure, and Ravana, the multi-headed demon king.

The heroic figure, Prince Rama, is often portrayed as an embodiment of righteousness, duty (dharma), and sacrifice.

Question 2

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Which epic does this image represent, and who are the two main figures shown?

What significant conversation is happening between these two characters?

Where did the war depicted in the background take place?

This image represents the epic Mahabharata, and the two main figures shown are Lord Krishna and Arjuna.

A significant conversation about duty, righteousness, and the path to peace is happening between them, which forms the Bhagavad Gita.

The war depicted in the background took place at Kurukshetra.

Question 3

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From which type of Indian literary collections might a story based on this image originate?

What is a common characteristic of characters in stories from these collections?

What general purpose do such stories serve in India’s literary heritage?

A story based on this image might originate from Indian literary collections like the Panchatantra or the Jataka Tales.

A common characteristic of characters in stories from these collections is that they are often presented in both human and animal forms.

Such stories generally serve the purpose of teaching moral values and valuable life lessons, often through engaging narratives that entertain while educating.

Question 4

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What broad concept of Indian culture does this image visually represent?

Name at least two types of literary works that contribute to this heritage, as described in the chapter.

Why is it important for a culture to preserve its literary heritage?

This image visually represents the broad concept of India’s literary heritage, encompassing its rich history of knowledge and storytelling.

Two types of literary works that contribute to this heritage are the ancient epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and collections of moral stories such as the Panchatantra and Jataka Tales.

It is important for a culture to preserve its literary heritage because these works contain stories, songs, and poems passed down by ancestors, which convey moral values, teachings, wisdom, and a sense of identity and history to future generations.

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