Charyapada

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the period of compilation?Estimated between the 8th and 12th centuries CE
2. What is the geographical origin?Composed in the regions of Assam, Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha

Vajrayāna Buddhism: A branch of Buddhism characterized by tantric practices, esoteric rituals, and rapid paths to enlightenment.
Apabhraṃśa: A stage of Middle Indo-Aryan languages, bridging Prakrit and modern Indo-Aryan languages, marked by significant phonetic and grammatical changes.
Abahaṭṭha: Dialects closely associated with Apabhraṃśa, often considered early forms of regional vernaculars that evolved into modern languages.
Eastern Indo-Aryan Languages: A subgroup of Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, including Bengali, Assamese, Odia, and Maithili.