Modernisation of Indian Traditions : Ancient to Modern

Contents: Preface. 1. Growth of culture. 2. Growth of architecture. 3. Cave-architecture. 4. Indian literature. 5. Paintings and sculpture in India. 6. Caste and community in Indian tradition. 7. Indian tribes and politics. 8. Caste and politics. 9. Architecture in India. 10. Classical art. 11. Growth of literature. 12. Art of music in India. 13. Temples and traditions. 14. Caste system in modern perspectives. Index.

"Indian culture and tradition have shown remarkable capacity to assimilate every divergent faith. This can be traced even to the very early time. It was the Aryans who laid the foundation of this great characteristic of Indian culture. Since the Aryans all the revolting religious attitudes and views have merged with it to form the composite culture of India. Hinduism has accepted each and every religious faith under its wide wings and this has enhanced its capacity and adaptability and even the Muslims have not been exceptions to it. The process of assimilation has rather strengthened the foundation of Indian culture." (jacket)