Étiquette : Vedic hymns
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The Role of Vedic Sages in the Transmission of Oral Tradition – Civilization of the 7 Rivers (Sapta Sindhu)
In the civilization of the 7 rivers, also called Sapta Sindhu , the word was sacred. The oldest texts of humanity, such as the Rig Veda , were not initially written down. They were transmitted orally, from generation to generation, thanks to the memory and discipline of the Vedic sages, called rishis .
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The Maruts:
The Maruts are gods who feature prominently in the Rig Veda , India’s oldest sacred text. In the civilization of the 7 rivers, they are known as the young warriors of the sky, always on the move, agitated like the winds they embody. The word Marut comes from a Sanskrit root meaning « to cause death. »…
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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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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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Vedic hymns to celebrate victories over dark forces
In the civilization of the seven rivers, ancient sages composed thousands of hymns to invoke the forces of light and drive out darkness. These texts, called shlokas, are collected in the Rig Veda, one of humanity’s oldest books. They recount the struggles between divine powers and dark forces. These stories are not mere legends. They…
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Techniques for Memorizing Vedic Hymns
Vedic hymns are among the oldest texts in the world. In the Seven Rivers civilization, they were transmitted orally from generation to generation with remarkable precision. To prevent any alteration of the text, sophisticated memorization techniques were developed. Here are the main methods used.
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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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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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Understanding the Life Force in Vedic Hymns
The Vedic hymns, composed over 4,000 years ago, are among the oldest texts of humanity. These sacred poems, transmitted orally from generation to generation, are at the heart of the civilization of the 7 rivers. They celebrate nature, life and the energy that animates the universe. One of the central themes of these hymns is…
Le Rig Veda 