Auteur : Hervé Le Bevillon
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Vedic Purification: Sacred Water and the Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro
Water has always been central to spirituality in the Seven Rivers civilization. Vedic hymns reveal numerous rituals in which water plays an essential role in purifying the body, mind, and even the soul. This importance is also reflected in the archaeological remains of this civilization, particularly at Mohenjo-Daro, where the Great Bath remains one of…
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Vedic Purification: Sacred Water and the Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro
Water has always been central to spirituality in the Seven Rivers civilization. Vedic hymns reveal numerous rituals in which water plays an essential role in purifying the body, mind, and even the soul. This importance is also reflected in the archaeological remains of this civilization, particularly at Mohenjo-Daro, where the Great Bath remains one of…
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Rakhigarhi et l’impact des échanges transhimalayens
Rakhigarhi est l’un des plus grands sites de la civilisation des 7 rivières, aussi appelée civilisation de l’Indus-Sarasvatî. Située dans l’actuel État de l’Haryana, en Inde, cette ancienne ville a joué un rôle important dans le réseau des échanges de son époque. Grâce à sa position géographique, Rakhigarhi a pu entretenir des contacts avec les…
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Rakhigarhi and the impact of trans-Himalayan trade
Rakhigarhi is one of the largest sites of the Seven Rivers Civilization, also known as the Indus-Sarasvati Civilization. Located in the present-day state of Haryana, India, this ancient city played an important role in the trade network of its time. Thanks to its geographical position, Rakhigarhi was able to maintain contacts with regions to the…
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Mandala 10, hymn 100
The hymns of the Rig Veda were rarely recited or sung in full. Shlokas (verses) were used singly or in pairs throughout the sacrifice. In the case of the Agnistoma, which lasted five days, these isolated shlokas were repeated for long periods. We will study and decipher some of them taken at random, which will…
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Mandala 10, hymne 100
Nous allons en étudier et en décrypter quelques un pris au hasard, ce qui va nous permettre de bien comprendre le but du sacrifice, et éventuellement, nous appendra un peu d’histoire de cette civilisation.
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La relation entre l’homme et la nature dans les textes védiques
Dans les textes anciens de la civilisation des Sept Fleuves, appelés les Védas, la nature occupe une place centrale. L’homme ne se considère pas séparé d’elle. Au contraire, il vit en lien direct avec les éléments naturels, qu’il respecte profondément. Le ciel, la terre, l’eau, le feu, le vent, les plantes, les rivières et les…
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The relationship between man and nature in Vedic texts
In the ancient texts of the Seven Rivers civilization, called the Vedas, nature occupies a central place. Man does not consider himself separate from it. On the contrary, he lives in direct connection with the natural elements, which he deeply respects. The sky, earth, water, fire, wind, plants, rivers, and animals are all seen as…
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The influence of agricultural cycles on the hymns of the Rig Veda
The Rig Veda is the oldest sacred text in India, and probably in all of humanity. It is directly linked to the Seven Rivers Civilization, also known as the Indus-Sarasvati Civilization. This collection of poetic hymns, transmitted orally for centuries, reflects the daily life, beliefs, and practices of the ancient inhabitants of this region. Among…
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Les influences des cycles agricoles sur les hymnes du Rig Veda
Le Rig Veda est le plus ancien texte sacré de l’Inde, et probablement de toute l’humanité. Il est directement lié à la civilisation des 7 rivières, aussi appelée civilisation de l’Indus-Sarasvatî. Ce recueil d’hymnes poétiques, transmis oralement pendant des siècles, reflète la vie quotidienne, les croyances et les pratiques des anciens habitants de cette région.…
Le Rig Veda 