Étiquette : Vedic cosmology
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Vedic Hymns to the Stars: A Spiritual Cosmology of the Seven Rivers Civilization
In the Seven Rivers Civilization, also known as Sapta Sindhu , stars were not just points of light in the sky. They were guides, living beings, sometimes even gods. The Rig Veda , the oldest text of this civilization, often speaks of the night sky, constellations, celestial winds, and invisible lights. Each star, each celestial…
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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.
Le Rig Veda 