1. The Indo-Greek king, Menander I was converted to Buddhism by Buddhist monk and philosopher, nagasena.
2. Indian astrology was influenced by Greek ideas with the term Horastra used for astrology in Sanskrit.
3. Greeks introduced into Indian astronomy the methods of calculating eclipses, the notion of methods of calculating eclipses, the notion of parallax and methods of calculating it.
4. Greeks introduced the use of curtain in Indian theatre.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Explanation:
Let's evaluate each statement carefully and correctly regarding Greek influence on Indian culture:
✅ 1. The Indo-Greek king, Menander I was converted to Buddhism by Buddhist monk and philosopher, Nagasena.
- ✔️ Correct.
- Menander I, known as Milinda in Indian texts, was a prominent Indo-Greek ruler.
- According to the "Milinda Panha", a Buddhist text, he had philosophical discussions with Nagasena and eventually accepted Buddhism.
✅ 2. Indian astrology was influenced by Greek ideas with the term Horastra used for astrology in Sanskrit.
- ✔️ Correct.
- The term "Hora", used in Indian astrology, is borrowed from the Greek word “Hora” (meaning hour).
- Greek influence is particularly seen in mathematical and astronomical aspects of Indian astrology.
✅ 3. Greeks introduced into Indian astronomy the methods of calculating eclipses, the notion of parallax and methods of calculating it.
- ✔️ Correct.
- Greek astronomical knowledge, especially from scholars like Ptolemy, was transmitted to India.
- Indians adopted and refined Greek ideas such as eclipse calculations, parallax, and epicycles during the Gupta period, as seen in works like Surya Siddhanta.
✅ 4. Greeks introduced the use of curtain in Indian theatre.
- ✔️ Correct.
- The term "Yavanika", meaning curtain, is derived from "Yavana" (Greek).
- It is believed the concept of stage curtain in Indian theatre was influenced by Greek theatrical traditions.
✅ Final Answer:
(D) All of the above
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Let's evaluate each statement carefully and correctly regarding Greek influence on Indian culture:
✅ 1. The Indo-Greek king, Menander I was converted to Buddhism by Buddhist monk and philosopher, Nagasena.
- ✔️ Correct.
- Menander I, known as Milinda in Indian texts, was a prominent Indo-Greek ruler.
- According to the "Milinda Panha", a Buddhist text, he had philosophical discussions with Nagasena and eventually accepted Buddhism.
✅ 2. Indian astrology was influenced by Greek ideas with the term Horastra used for astrology in Sanskrit.
- ✔️ Correct.
- The term "Hora", used in Indian astrology, is borrowed from the Greek word “Hora” (meaning hour).
- Greek influence is particularly seen in mathematical and astronomical aspects of Indian astrology.
✅ 3. Greeks introduced into Indian astronomy the methods of calculating eclipses, the notion of parallax and methods of calculating it.
- ✔️ Correct.
- Greek astronomical knowledge, especially from scholars like Ptolemy, was transmitted to India.
- Indians adopted and refined Greek ideas such as eclipse calculations, parallax, and epicycles during the Gupta period, as seen in works like Surya Siddhanta.
✅ 4. Greeks introduced the use of curtain in Indian theatre.
- ✔️ Correct.
- The term "Yavanika", meaning curtain, is derived from "Yavana" (Greek).
- It is believed the concept of stage curtain in Indian theatre was influenced by Greek theatrical traditions.
✅ Final Answer:
(D) All of the above