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Politics means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaPolitics refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.—The Vishnudharmottara Purana contains different aspects of knowledge. Along with the narratives, this work bears immense information in various fields of study. The first khanda of the Vishnudharmottara Purana consists of 269 adhyayas. The first khanda contains the discussion about various subject matters such as Geographical account, Astronomy, Astrology, Religion, Politics, Chronography and Genealogies of kings and sages and their stories.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Full-text (+114): Rajaniti, Rajanaya, Nitishastra, Nitijna, Nayashastra, Rajakarani, Arthashastra, Nayanetri, Dandaniti, Naya, Sakriyarajakarana, Dalbandi, Bhurajaniti, Shasanashastra, Karyadhikarin, Pudari, Nitikushala, Rajniti, Siyasata, Rajanitika.
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Search found 119 books and stories containing Politics; (plurals include: Politicses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Culture and Politics < [April 1951]
Why Politics? < [September 1945]
Literature: A Corrective to Politics < [July 1949]
Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study (by Kalita Nabanita)
Ancient Indian political system (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - The Political Aspect Reflected in the Vyavahārādhyāya]
Shishupala-vadha (Study) (by Shila Chakraborty)
Spies in ancient Indian kingdoms (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Activities of spy]
Knowledge of Arthaśāstra in the Śiśupālavadha < [Introduction]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Part 16 - Conclusion < [Chapter 1 - Nāṭaka (critical study)]
Part 14 - Other features of the Dūtavākya < [Chapter 5 - Vyāyoga (critical study)]
Part 1 - Viśākhadatta—Author of the drama (Mudrārākṣasa) < [Chapter 1 - Nāṭaka (critical study)]
Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) (by Arpana Devi)
8.6. Summary of The Gulliver Travels < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
8.7. Summary of A Modest Proposal < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
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