Female Teachers Identified by Ancient Grammars
Ancient Indian grammarians used specific terminology to denote different roles, including those of teachers. Understanding the gendered forms of these terms is crucial.
Analysis of Teacher Terms
- Āchāryā: This term specifically refers to a female teacher or a learned woman who teaches. It is the feminine counterpart to Āchārya.
- Upādhyāyā: This term denotes a female teacher, distinct from an Āchārya, often focusing on specific subjects. It is the feminine form of Upādhyāya.
- Āchāryānī: The suffix '-ānī' typically indicates the wife of the male counterpart. Therefore, Āchāryānī refers to the wife of an Āchārya, not a female teacher.
- Upādhyāyānī: Similarly, Upādhyāyānī denotes the wife of an Upādhyāya, not a female teacher.
Identifying the Correct Pair
The question asks to identify the pair that signifies female teachers according to ancient grammarians.
- Āchāryā directly denotes a female teacher.
- Upādhyāyā also directly denotes a female teacher.
- Āchāryānī and Upādhyāyānī typically refer to the wives of teachers, not teachers themselves.
Therefore, the correct pair indicating female teachers is Āchāryā and Upādhyāyā.
Important Questions from Ancient History
Which Gupta emperor, renowned for his military expansion and diplomatic alliances, was the first to issue silver coinage (known as 'Rupaka') in imitation of the Western Kshatrapas, particularly after conquering their territories?
Which of the following archaeological sites is located on the bank of river Mahanadi and has temples/monuments of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism?
Polygynous family is represented by
The following are the archealogical sources of Indian history :
(a) Stone inscriptions
(b) Copper plates
(c) Leaf inscriptions
(d) Pillar inscriptions
Select the correct answer -
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1) It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
2) During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
