Étiquette : civilization of the 7 rivers
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The Place of Soma in the Quest for Union with the Divine
In the Seven Rivers civilization, union with the divine was at the heart of spiritual life. This union was achieved not only through rituals or prayers, but also through direct, lived, inner experience. Soma played a central role in this quest.
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Vedic Hymns for Inner Peace and Prosperity
In the Seven Rivers civilization, ancient sages composed Vedic hymns to guide human beings toward a harmonious life. These sacred chants, passed down orally for generations, were recited to soothe the mind, bring balance, and invite prosperity, both material and spiritual.
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Discovery of zoomorphic sculptures in the cities of Sarasvati and Indus
Archaeological excavations conducted in the ancient cities of the Sarasvati Valley, at the heart of the Seven Rivers Civilization, have revealed astonishing sculptures depicting animal forms. These zoomorphic sculptures, found in homes, public places, and on everyday objects, demonstrate the importance of animals in the culture of this period.
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Vedic Hymns on Spiritual Warfare Against Ignorance
The Vedic texts are filled with hymns that speak of light, knowledge, and victory over ignorance. This war is not physical, but internal. It pits the clarity of the mind against the darkness of illusion. In the civilization of the seven rivers, the spiritual quest was central to life, and the hymns of the Rig…
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The drought of 2200 BCE: a landmark event in Vedic cosmology
The drought that struck the Indian subcontinent around 2200 BCE had a profound impact on the Seven Rivers Civilization. This event, well documented by climatic and geological studies, had consequences on the environment, economy and culture of this flourishing civilization.
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Vedic Hymns to Rivers: Poetry and Invocation of Natural Forces
In the civilization of the 7 rivers, rivers occupied a central place, not only as sources of life, but also as sacred elements, celebrated in the Vedic hymns. These ancient texts, composed in the Rig Veda, offer a poetic look at natural forces and reflect a spirituality deeply linked to nature. Among all the rivers,…
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Tales of Ascetics in the Rig Veda: Wisdom and Enlightenment
The Rig Veda, humanity’s oldest text, is a true source of inspiration for understanding the spiritual and philosophical practices of the civilization of the 7 rivers. Among its many hymns, several evoke the life of ascetics, wise men who chose to detach themselves from material pleasures to explore the mysteries of the mind and the…
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Daily Life in a City of the 7 Rivers Civilization
The 7 Rivers Civilization, located in the Indus and Sarasvati Valley, is one of the oldest and most fascinating civilizations in history. The Rig Veda, the sacred text of their spirituality, reflects their deep connection with nature, divine forces and their harmonious society. Let’s explore what daily life was like in one of their cities.
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Signs of prosperity and decline in Ganweriwala
Ganweriwala is one of the great cities of the Seven Rivers civilization, located in present-day Pakistan, in the Cholistan desert. This city, although less known than Mohenjo-Daro or Harappa, offers fascinating clues about the prosperity and decline of this civilization.
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