THE LEGEND OF THE WHITE SNAKE
* In the tale of the White Snake, we see a
timeless story about love, morals, and the
challenges of being different.
* In the tale of the White Snake, we see a
timeless story about love, morals, and the
challenges of being different. Bai Suzhen, a
white snake spirit, falls in love with a human
named Xu Xian.
* Their happiness is threatened by a monk, Fa
Hai, who thinks their love is unnatural. The
legend explores how love can face obstacles
from society and external forces.
* This story resonates with people because it
touches on the universal struggles, we all face
in love and acceptance.
INDIA
* Hinduism is the oldest and third largest
religion in the world, serving more than 1
billion people.
* India is the second largest English-speaking
country in the world.
BRIEF HISTORY OF INDIAN LITERATURE
* Very old literature from the Indian
subcontinent that has been a great example for
the rest of the world.
* It includes writings from before and after the
formation of the Republic of India in 1947
* This literature is written in different languages
* It represents a rich and varied literary
tradition.
RAMAYANA AND MAHABHARATA
Ramayana
* It’s the story of good winning over evil
Mahabharata
* It explores the consequences of conflicts and
has lessons on life.
* So, both are ancient Indian epics, each with
its own unique story but sharing a focus on
morality, righteousness, and the consequences
of actions. Ramayana emphasizes the victory of
good, while Mahabharata delves into the
complexities of human relationships and the
moral dilemmas of war.
MEDIEVAL
* The literature was influenced by different
groups of people coming from various places
with different beliefs and customs.
* This mix of cultures led to the development of
philosophical ideas.
* The result was a lively and diverse collection
of writings in different languages.
* This literature showed the constant
interaction and competition between the major
religions of Hinduism and Islam during that
time.