| The Vedic Aryans and the origins of civilization: A literary and scientific perspective |  | Author: Navaratna Srinivasa Rajaram
Publisher: Voice of India
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 1412698
Edition: 2nd rev. enl. ed
Pages: 328
ISBN: 8185990360
EAN: 9788185990361
ASIN: 8185990360
Publication Date: 1997
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Vedic "Aryans" and the origins of civilization_ arrives at far-reaching conclusions about ancient history and civilization by combining new insights into the meaning of the Vedas and other ancient Indian scriptures with scientific analysis of ancient sources. By systematic comparisons of Indian, Egyptian, and Babylonian science, it shows that Harappan civilization corresponds to that of the Sutric period, which came after the Vedic period. From this, it follows that the Rg Veda is the product of an earlier layer of civilization (before the rise of Egypt, Sumer, and the Indus Valley). As a result, this book argues the currently held view of Mesopotamia as the cradle of civilization is no longer tenable. Another far-reaching consequence of this research is that the "Aryan" invasion of India can be challenged by both science and literature. This book shows that the Aryan-invasion theory is a product of European politics--notably German nationalism and British colonial policy. It provides evidence that the demise of civilization in Sumer, Egypt, and the Indus Valley was brought about by a three-hundred-year drought that began in 2200 BCE. The book also provides an explanation for the distribution of Indo-European langauges from India to Ireland. Based on accounts of migrations found in ancient Indian works, it offers a radically new perspective that no one interested in ancient history can afford to ignore. And much much more ...... Book Contents: Foreword by Dr. Klaus K. Klostermaier
Preface
Chapter 1: Political history of the "Aryan" invasion
Chapter 2: The "Aryan" problem in Vedic literature
Chapter 3: A chronological synthesis for ancient Indian civilization
Chapter 4: Vedic India and the origins of civilization
Supplement: The end of Harappa and global climatic changes
Notes
Appendix 1: Ancient Indian and contemporaneous civilizations: Proposed chornology
Appendix 2: Ancient Indian and contemporaneous civilizations: Conventional chronology
Glossary
References cited
Index
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 AMAZON DELETED MY OTHER ONE STAR REVIEW July 26, 2004
R. Julius
4 out of 14 found this review helpful
Amazon allows the authors friends and publisher's shills to write positive interviews for books and then deletes any one star reviews when the publisher complains. So I thought I'd write another.
Basically - genetic research has proven that there was in influx of invaders (mostly male) into Northern India in the not too distant past. Their genes remain in the chromosones of the upper caste males of India. This research was done by both Indians and Americans jointly and is scientifically provable and published in peer reviewed journals.
This book is simple speculation and earnest wishing. Don't take it for any truth.
 Very interesting and fulfilling read September 21, 2003
Jenny Hewitt (UK)
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
All people interested in the history of the world should read this. It offers a fresh perspective on the origins of civilization. Its theories are cogent and well argued. The authors are honest enough to state that their ideas are based on speculation.Highly recommended
 Be cautious! April 8, 2003
4 out of 15 found this review helpful
The civilization claimed in this book has very poor morality in India. This civilization created "division" or "caste" among peaceful Indians and inflicted numerous atrocities among innocent civilians. Though this fact does not directly relate to the claim this book makes, I request readers however to be cautious in accepting the facts laid down in this book without consulting references and other supporting articles.
As an Indian... April 26, 2002
11 out of 17 found this review helpful
As I am an Indian, I have been tired by the constant Eurocentric and racist histories by 'scholars' who are Western and Indians who are nothing more than puppets for them. This offers new and compelling evidence that Vedic culture is much more older, spiritual, and wiser than previously thought.
Historical fraud February 20, 2002
Sergei Rublyov (Russia)
11 out of 27 found this review helpful
This book is an example of the worst kind of historical fraud. The "theories" presented are not just speculative, but plain ridiculous. Anyone interested in Indian history should completely ignore it.
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