Sacred Sanskrit writings written as commentaries originating in India

The oldest Sanskrit writings

Chapter 6, p. 129

A wind that blows off the land in winter and onto the land in summer.

Eastern and southern India depended on monsoons for natural vegetation and sea travel through India Ocean.

During the winter, the winds blow north to south.

During the summer, the winds reverse.

Chapter 6, p. 123

 Arose because not everyone was willing to settle for a life divided between ordinary activity and ascetic withdrawal.

They wished to escape the unsatisfactory conditions of life.

Budda's rules only applied to religious devotees (monks).

Buddhists in India were honored for holiness or feared for their magical powers, but still was treated like any other caste.

"Budda" = Enlightened One

Date: before 500 BCE

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A Greek military formation first created by the city-states of Asia Minor.

Greek city-states now needed every able-bodied man to serve or they would be vulnerable in war.

Date: started about 570 BCE

Chapter 6, p. 101