Differentiate the following: (A) ‘Minor’ and ‘Major’ Indian languages. (B) ‘Folk’ in pre-modern and modern Indian literature. (C) Folk forms: Verbal / Oral and Non-verbal. (D) Sanskritization and great- little- traditions.
Introduction This answer differentiates between four important pairs of concepts in folklore and cultural studies: major and minor Indian languages, folk in pre-modern and modern Indian literature, verbal/oral and non-verbal folk forms, and Sanskritization vs great-little traditions. The differences are explained in simple, student-friendly language. (A) ‘Minor’ and ‘Major’ Indian Languages Major Indian Languages: Spoken […]