What is India's history and beginning?
Origins of Hindu India
Ancient Aryan society had a social structure that was known as "varna." Varna was divided into 4 creating the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras. Their society contained a caste system determined what roles people would play in their society.
The Brahmins, also known as the Brahman, was the first among varnas which contained priests. Hindu gods and goddesses were human- like and were a way for Indians to express religious feelings. Their "Trinity" would be: Brahman, Vishnu, and Shiva. Hinduism includes the principles of reincarnation and karma. Karma is the force generated by a person's actions that termines how the person will be reborn in the next life, then reincarnation comes by being the actual rebirth of the individual's soul in a different form after death.
The Brahmins, also known as the Brahman, was the first among varnas which contained priests. Hindu gods and goddesses were human- like and were a way for Indians to express religious feelings. Their "Trinity" would be: Brahman, Vishnu, and Shiva. Hinduism includes the principles of reincarnation and karma. Karma is the force generated by a person's actions that termines how the person will be reborn in the next life, then reincarnation comes by being the actual rebirth of the individual's soul in a different form after death.
Buddhism
Siddhārtha Gautama, it is believed, reached enlightenment and then spent the rest of his life teaching. He was the founder of Buddhism. Buddhism is the enlightenment, like Siddhãrtha Gautama reached, through good deeds. Buddhism and Hinduism share some common beliefs but differ in some interpretations. The both believe in karma and its penalty, but they try to avoid that. The principles of Buddhism are based on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
The Mauryans and the Guptas
Three empires thrived in India, these were: the Mauryan, the Kushãn, and the Gupta.
The ruler of the Mauryan Empire, Aśoka, was considered to be the greatest ruler in India’s history, and still is.
The Kushān Empire was molded by many culture, but while also maintaining its own culture. Its location had a variation in societies. During the Gupta Empire trade and culture grew. India expanded its education and cultural fields with literature, architecture, and science. Leadership increased in strength which led to success and territorial expansion.
The ruler of the Mauryan Empire, Aśoka, was considered to be the greatest ruler in India’s history, and still is.
The Kushān Empire was molded by many culture, but while also maintaining its own culture. Its location had a variation in societies. During the Gupta Empire trade and culture grew. India expanded its education and cultural fields with literature, architecture, and science. Leadership increased in strength which led to success and territorial expansion.