*🛡️Ancient Indian Literature: Key Texts & Traditions* *💎Buddhist Literature* *♟️Tipitaka:-* The "Three Baskets" of Buddhist canonical texts, forming the core of Theravada Buddhism. *♟️Jatakas:-* A collection of 15 books in the Khuddaka Nikaya, narrating stories of Buddha’s previous births. *💎Sangam Literature* *♟️Sangam Literature:-* Ancient Tamil texts, including Ettutokai, Pattuppattu, and Tolkappiyam. *♟️Akam:-* Sangam poetry focused on love and emotions. *♟️Puram:-* Sangam poetry depicting war and heroism. *💎Bhakti Literature* *♟️Nalaiyira Divya Prabandham:-* A hymn collection by Nathamuni, praising Alvar saints. *♟️Tirumurai:-* The canon of South Indian Shaiva Bhakti. *♟️Tevaram:-* A compilation of Shaiva hymns. *♟️Tiruttondar-Tiruvantai:-* Written by Nambi Andar Nambi, narrating Nayanmar saints’ lives. *♟️Tiruttondar-Tokai:-* A text listing 62 Nayanmar saints, compiled by Sundarar. *♟️Periyapuranam:-* A 12th-century text with hagiographies of Nayanmar saints. *💎Statecraft* *♟️Saptanga Rajya:-* Concept of a seven-limbed state as per Arthashastra. *♟️Nitishastra:-* Sanskrit works on governance and diplomacy.