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India's Cultural Roots

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

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The Vedas and Vedic Culture

  • The word 'Veda' comes from Sanskrit 'vid' meaning 'knowledge'
  • Four Vedas: Rig Veda (oldest), Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda
  • Composed by rishis (male sages) and rishikas (female sages) in early Sanskrit
2

Upanishads and Vedanta

  • Upanishads built upon Vedic concepts and introduced new ideas
  • Key concepts: rebirth, karma, brahman (divine essence), atman (Self)
  • Vedanta school: everything is one divine essence called brahman
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Buddhism

  • Founded by Prince Siddhartha Gautama, born in Lumbini (Nepal) around 560 BCE
  • Left palace life at age 29 after seeing old age, sickness, death, and an ascetic
  • Attained enlightenment under pipal tree at Bodh Gaya after meditation
4

Jainism

  • Founded by Prince Vardhamana (Mahavira) in 6th century BCE
  • Born near Vaishali in modern Bihar, left home at age 30
  • Achieved 'infinite knowledge' after 12 years of ascetic practice

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The Vedas are India's most ancientBuddhism was founded by Prince SiddharthaJainism was established by Prince VardhamanaIndia has 705 tribes with about

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