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Its original name was Moksha Patam.
2026-12-08
Snakes and Ladders was invented in India
to teach children karma and dharma.
Its original name was Moksha Patam. Ladders represented virtues elevating the soul. Snakes represented vices pulling it down. The British removed the philosophy entirely and kept only the game.
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