Canberra, 17 December 2013 Introduction All old civilisations are proud of their heritage and even claim exclusivity in some cultural developments through the ages. India is no exception. Ancient India was extremely race-conscious and followed a rigid caste system that was enforced by the laws of the land. [While the law of the land in […]
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FROM INDUS TO INDEPENDENCE: A TREK THROUGH INDIAN HISTORY Part 8
February 18, 2013 
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Canberra, 18 February 2013 THE FERMENT OF RELIGIOUS THOUGHT (~600 to 250 BC) Section II A Prince Explains Life and Creates a Religion The Story of Buddhism Kapilavastu was the capital of the Aryan tribe of Sakya (meaning proud) whose territories were situated between the rivers Rapti and Rohini in the Himalayan foothills. The Sakyas […]
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