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 The Hindu Literature is divided into three classes, viz.: — 1. Prabhu Sammita, 2. Suhrut Sammita, 3. Stri Sammita. Prabliu Sammita comprises those writings which have the force of the commands of kings. Suhrut Sammita comprises those writings which give friendly advice, and tell us to do what is right, and to shun what is wrong. Stri Sammita comprises those writings from which we have to gather their lessons in the same way as we have to know the feelings and ideas of women from their words. The Vedas are known as the Prabhu Sammita, because they lay down more commands than other branches of Sanskrit Literature. The Puranas are known as the Suhrut Sammita, because they more often impart their moral lessons in the persuasive manner of friends than any other species of Sanskrit Literature. The Kavyas are most significantly called the Stri Sammita.