The Message Of The Indus Seals And Tablets

Author : Egbert Richter-Ushanas
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783844897388

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The Message of the Indus Seals and Tablets by Egbert Richter-Ushanas Pdf

Since the publication of the concordances of the inscriptions of the Indus seals many people have been working on the solution of the riddle presented by their 5000-years-old script. At first sight the task does not appear too difficult, as there are pictograms that can easily be recognized. A lot of signs are geometric, but this does not seem to be an insurmountable obstacle either, as they are often combined with the pictograms. The decipherments that were based on these similarities resulted, however, only in the reading of some inscriptions as more or less obscure names, sometimes not even a phonetic value could be given. Nevertheless they are often presented as complete decipherments to the public. On this account, the pretension that the Indus script is deciphered meets with increasing suspicion and is exposed to ridicule even. Many scholars working in this field are nowadays of the opinion that the Indus script is altogether indecipherable, if not a bilingual of considerable size turns up. The approach to a decipherment presented in this volume makes avail of a short bilingual from Failaka, but its master-key is the discovering of the symbolic and the linguistic connection of the Indus signs with the R̥g-Veda. More than 200 inscriptions, among them the longest and those with the most interesting motifs, have been decoded here by setting them word after word in relation to R̥g-Vedic mantras. The results that were gained by this method of comparison for the pictographic and phonetic values of the Indus signs are surprising and far beyond the most daring phantasy, i.e. beyond the analytic limits of thought. This approach is the opposite of subjectivism. The signs of all inscriptions have been found in this way have been collected in a sign-dictionary improved for a great deal in the present edition. By the deciphering of the Indus signs many problems of the R̥g-Veda could be solved too and new insights be won, for example in the question of the age of the Veda and the origin of its myths or the nature of the Soma plant.

Author : Egbert Richter-Ushanas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3924942803

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The Message of the Indus Seals and Tablets as Preserved in the R̥g-veda and the Adjacent Traditions by Egbert Richter-Ushanas Pdf

Author : Prabhunath Hembrom
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798893228793

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UNTOLD TRUTH FROM INDUS SEAL INSCRIPTIONS by Prabhunath Hembrom Pdf

What the Indologists missed in deciphering the Indus seal inscriptions was the understanding of the basic contours of the script and that they not only meant mere words but flowing sentences. The incredible ideas emerging from the peculiarity of the images employed in writing on being diligently identified through the rebus method leads to defining the current social and religious roots prevalent in India. All the seal inscriptions amazingly follow the phonetic, syntactic and semantic principles; and also redefine the existence of superstructures, trade and economy, which altogether help to brand the Harappan Civilization as a literate society.

Author : John E. Mitchiner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Indus civilization
ISBN : UOM:39015024261102

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Studies in the Indus Valley Inscriptions by John E. Mitchiner Pdf

Author : Jagat Pati Joshi,Asko Parpola
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : India
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033037966

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Corpus of Indus Seals and Inscriptions: Collections in India by Jagat Pati Joshi,Asko Parpola Pdf

"The CISI series publishes for researchers the sealing and inscription materials of the current Indus culture (c. 2600–1900 BC), which flourished in Pakistan and northwestern India, as completely as possible and in the highest quality images possible. The material systematically documented in the series lays the foundation for an up-to-date study of the writing, religion, and art history of the still poorly known Indus culture. The latest part of a long-running international publishing project brings readers access to seal and inscription finds from smaller excavation sites of Indus culture and its pre-stages."--

Author : Marta Ameri,Sarah Kielt Costello,Gregg Jamison,Sarah Jarmer Scott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781108173513

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Seals and Sealing in the Ancient World by Marta Ameri,Sarah Kielt Costello,Gregg Jamison,Sarah Jarmer Scott Pdf

Studies of seals and sealing practices have traditionally investigated aspects of social, political, economic, and ideological systems in ancient societies throughout the Old World. Previously, scholarship has focused on description and documentation, chronology and dynastic histories, administrative function, iconography, and style. More recent studies have emphasized context, production and use, and increasingly, identity, gender, and the social lives of seals, their users, and the artisans who produced them. Using several methodological and theoretical perspectives, this volume presents up-to-date research on seals that is comparative in scope and focus. The cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approach advances our understanding of the significance of an important class of material culture of the ancient world. The volume will serve as an essential resource for scholars, students, and others interested in glyptic studies, seal production and use, and sealing practices in the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Ancient South Asia and the Aegean during the 4th-2nd Millennia BCE.

Author : N. Jha
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Seals (Numismatics)
ISBN : UOM:39015041371108

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Vēdic Glossary on Indus Seals by N. Jha Pdf

Author : Egbert Richter-Ushanas
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Indus script
ISBN : 8120814053

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The Indus Script and the Ṛg-Veda by Egbert Richter-Ushanas Pdf

The deciphering of the Indus script has met with suspicion and is exposed to ridicule even. Many people are nowadays of the opinion that the Indus script is altogether indecipherable, if not a bilingual of considerable size turns up. The approach to a decipherment presented in this volume makes avail of a bilingual, too, but its masterkey is the discovering of the symbolic connection of the Indus signs with the metaphoric language of the Rg-Veda. Nearly 200 inscriptions, among them the longest and those with the most interesting motifs, have been decoded here by setting them syllable for syllable in relation to Rg-Vedic verses. The results that were gained by this method for the pictographic values of the Indus signs are surprising and far beyond the possibilities of the most daring phantasy. At the same time many problems of the Rg-Veda could be solved or new insights be won.

Author : Mukhtar Ahmed
Publisher : Amazon
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781496082084

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Ancient Pakistan - An Archaeological History by Mukhtar Ahmed Pdf

This is the fourth volume of the Ancient Pakistan - An Archaeological History. It deals with a number of issues of the Indus Civilization, which are primarily of theoretical importance. The main topics that have been discussed are the social and political organization of the Harappan society, the Harappan religion, the Indus script and language, the beginning and the end of this vast civilization, and the recent attempts in creating some myths around the Indus Civilization. Since this volume is primarily dedicated to the theoretical and the abstract, descriptive material is kept to a minimum.

Author : Parveen Talpur
Publisher : Bookbaby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1483582051

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Indus Seals (2600-1900 Bce) Beyond Geometry by Parveen Talpur Pdf

"Indus Seals (2600-1900 BCE) Beyond Geometry: A New Approach to Break an Old Code" is a pioneering work which draws attention to the languages and culture of the Indus region for a better understanding of its ancient Indus seals. The signs and symbols inscribed on the seals are considered to be an ancient script which is yet to be deciphered.However, the seals are also imbued with images of animals, humans, deities, trees and unidentifiable objects. Hence, apart from depicting the script they also symbolize an assortment of social, cultural and ideological content which requires a holistic approach for its interpretation. This book looks for clues in three latent sources to establish the socio-cultural context of the seal images: it seeks ancient words retained in the Sindhi language and relates them to the seal images; it highlights the symbols of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism on the seals and traces the roots of the philosophy of nonviolence in ancient Indus cities; and it examines the geometric principles and patterns of seals to study the significance of geometry in the Indus Civilization. The book, through a few examples, demonstrates that these seemingly diverse means can eventually converge to present a clearer picture of a small fraction of the seal iconography. Hence, the book also emphasizes to explore more sources to understand the multiple facets of the seals."Indus Seals (2600-1900 BCE) Beyond Geometry: A New Approach to Break an Old Code" is Talpur's third book on the Indus Civilization. It is a companion to her last book "Moen jo Daro: Metropolis of the Indus Civilization (2600-1900 BCE)" and it is an update to her previous research covered in "Evidence of Geometry in Indus Valley Civilization," her first book on this subject.

Author : Prabhunath Hembrom
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781646787296

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Indus Valley Civilization Script Decoded by Prabhunath Hembrom Pdf

Scientists discover Y-DNA haplogroups O2a and mt-DNA haplogroup M4a in the Rakhigarhi ancient DNA. These haplogroups are associated with the speakers of Austro-Asiatic languages such as Mundari, Santali and Khasi. These haplogroups and related languages are also present in Southeast Asia. In India, speakers of these languages are currently found mostly in Central and East India. Even though a prominent philologist of Harvard University, Mr. Michael Witzel, has argued the case for a language close to Munda (which he calls para-Mundari) being one of the languages of the erstwhile Indus Valley, a finding of this nature will come as a surprise to most others. So if the genetics do find haplogroups O and M4a in Rakhigarhi, some of our current understanding of Indian history may have to be revised. Tony Joseph in The Hindu, December 23, 2017

Author : Rekha Rao
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1726820335

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The Dictionary of Indus Symbols by Rekha Rao Pdf

This book is a new approach for creating a categorized understanding of Indus seal symbols. Two hundredand sixty-two symbols have been analyzed in this book along with their geometric constructions whereapplicable. Each symbol has a unique definition, the interpretation of which is such that they hold themeaning regardless of the seals they appear in. In addition, the research considers the sequence of symbolsand its implications on the meaning of seals. This attempt at creating a dictionary for Indus seals based onVedic rituals can be used to interpret many more seals.Several themes such as the purpose of making the seals, the class of people using them, and the geometricalperfections that were adopted while structuring some of the symbols have been analyzed. The book alsostudies the numerous variations in symbols and addresses why it is hard to find identical seals.The seals portrayed on a two-inch stone piece could have been for ease of handling, transportation andstorage as reference documents for practitioners involved in Vedic rituals. It could also have served thepurpose of avoiding mistakes during recitation and ritual procedures at a time when script was non-existent.

Author : Rekha Rao
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1717855202

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The Depiction of Vedic Priests in Indus Seals by Rekha Rao Pdf

This pioneering book with many interesting illustrations provides new Vedic interpretation for the Indus valley seals or the Harappan seals, with a particular emphasis on the single horned bull and the manger like structure. The analysis builds a strong linkage for the significance of bull to the manger like structure, hither to not explored. The book focuses on a scientific approach on how the words of Vedas got created, how it got structured with meter into poetry. The book presents a hypothesis on how over 10500 verses of Rig Veda and other Vedas were memorized while maintaining the purity of the composition in an ancient period when no script existed.

Author : J. V. Kinnier Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Indus script
ISBN : UCAL:B3736453

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Indo-Sumerian by J. V. Kinnier Wilson Pdf

Author : Senthil Kumar AS
Publisher : Amarabharathi Publications & Booksellers, Tiruvannamalai
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9789380733029

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Read Indussian by Senthil Kumar AS Pdf

The most apt deciphering of Indus valley civilization script with the help of 43 bilingual-like inscriptions -from Dholavira to the bulls and chimera of Harappan seals. Old Tamil language is here proved beyond doubts to be the lingua franca of the Indus civilization people.