The memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories, and Epic tales was the profession of Maagadha.
To make it easier to remember, let's break it down
- Chronicles These are the records of historical events in chronological order.
- Dynastic histories These detail the histories of dynasties or royal families.
- Epic tales These are long, narrative poems about heroic deeds.
So, a Maagadha was essentially a historical storyteller or a keeper of history and legends.
Shramana: This term refers to ascetics and monks in Indian religious traditions like Jainism and Buddhism. They renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual enlightenment.
Parivraaj: Also known as Parivrajaka, this term refers to wandering mendicants or ascetics who renounced material life and traveled in search of spiritual wisdom.
Agrahaarika: This term is related to administrators or managers of agraharas (land grants given to Brahmins) and does not relate to the memorization of histories.
