It is a twist of karma that, now that Britain’s global influence has waned, there is a growing appreciation among its people for the contributions, capabilities, and virtues of Indian civilization. When Britain was at the height of its power, its representatives often looked down upon and disparaged Indian culture, loudly projecting an image of superiority while dismissing India’s rich heritage. In those days, Indian achievements and traditions were marginalized or scorned. Today, however, as the world increasingly values diverse cultural perspectives, the depth and legacy of Indian civilization are receiving the recognition they long deserved.
Not mentioned about the Kerala School of Mathematics and Astronomy, particularly in analysis and infinite series, though their work remained largely unknown outside India until modern times. Their achievements in developing early calculus-like methods and infinite series expansions were particularly noteworthy. Pioneers like Madhava of Sangamagrama (c. 1340-1425),Parameshvara (c. 1380-1460),Nilakantha Somayaji (c. 1444-1544).Some of the basic ideas of calculus were known in India many centuries before Isaac Newton, this is well documented in a BBC documentary presented by Prof Marcus Du Sautoy.
Incidentally, 3 ancient Indian innovations define our modern life: its numerals, sugar, and steel. Dalrymple should consider filling up the much-needed role of Joseph Needham for India.
Sanskrit existed long before Buddha- of course the Rig Veda the oldest but even Panini’s Ashtadhyayi - is a monumental work on Sanskrit grammar- and Panini is considered to be around 500 BCE, and originated the sutra style of writing. Much before Buddha. Buddhists had to adopt Sanskrit to be able to debate with Vedic pundits and created their own monumental works in Sanskrit… Please comment.
The idea of zero or nothingness is in the Sanatana dharma (Hinduism) - in Vedanta (for example in Chandogya Upanishad). This was much before even Buddhism.
Two important matters which WD seem not have presented. Even in the 21stc, the whole of Southeast Asia from Mynmar to Vietnam and Indonesia evidence the strong cultural influence of Hinduism; there are some historic monuments, but more importantly the religion and philosophy of the countries in the area. Secondly, at the time WD is discussing, the concept of India did not exist: numerous princely states were the political entities of the time.
Your second point couldn't be more incorrect, if ur saying that the concept of india didn't exist. India is 1000s of years old, not just as a concept but also as political entity. It is more of a civilizational entity - it united by first on ontology, epistemology and social ology even before uniting politically or religiously. Explanation on first 3 factors, or religion is irrelevant here. So even only politically speaking, India ancient scriptures have defined India (or bharat as its called) from himalayas in North to Indian ocean in South. From time to time, strong kings and kingdoms have politically unified it. At other times, varying political entities didn't necessarily mean fighting or opposing kingdoms- it's just peaceful division among different sons of a king for example, or neighbourly relations (for ex- 16 mahajanpadas.. a democracy /Republics older than Greece, even though West like to proudly think that Greeks were originators of democracy) . But even at times of actual political opposition- the civilizational unity has always remained. Lakhs and crores if pilgrims for example- traverse all political borders for religious gatherings or seeking education.. until the middle ages adventure of a famous foreign abrahamic religion. And then wuth British and portuguese missionarism- the other famous abrahamic religion. The concept of civilizational state is different than a nation state, which broadly defines the modern era starting with the French.
Even in the early golden 20th century of science ,greatest non western physicists and mathematicians were from india . From boson particle to raman effect
William seems to be ignorant of the Tamil religion AASEEVAGAM WHICH WAS POPULAR THRUOUT iNDIA before Asoka.Asokamurdered most Aaseevagans in the noth,though they survived in the south until te coming of the Nayaks after which Brahminism in another name,Sanaathanam was forced on thre Tamils.
I'm a Tamil and a Malaysian in Malaysia, wow.... Historical I'm in awe of of this revelation.
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It is a twist of karma that, now that Britain’s global influence has waned, there is a growing appreciation among its people for the contributions, capabilities, and virtues of Indian civilization. When Britain was at the height of its power, its representatives often looked down upon and disparaged Indian culture, loudly projecting an image of superiority while dismissing India’s rich heritage. In those days, Indian achievements and traditions were marginalized or scorned. Today, however, as the world increasingly values diverse cultural perspectives, the depth and legacy of Indian civilization are receiving the recognition they long deserved.
The popular adage "Everyone worships the rising sun" comes to mind!
Hurrah, new WD talk panel!
Not mentioned about the Kerala School of Mathematics and Astronomy, particularly in analysis and infinite series, though their work remained largely unknown outside India until modern times. Their achievements in developing early calculus-like methods and infinite series expansions were particularly noteworthy. Pioneers like Madhava of Sangamagrama (c. 1340-1425),Parameshvara (c. 1380-1460),Nilakantha Somayaji (c. 1444-1544).Some of the basic ideas of calculus were known in India many centuries before Isaac Newton, this is well documented in a BBC documentary presented by Prof Marcus Du Sautoy.
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Incidentally, 3 ancient Indian innovations define our modern life: its numerals, sugar, and steel. Dalrymple should consider filling up the much-needed role of Joseph Needham for India.
Sanskrit existed long before Buddha- of course the Rig Veda the oldest but even Panini’s Ashtadhyayi - is a monumental work on Sanskrit grammar- and Panini is considered to be around 500 BCE, and originated the sutra style of writing. Much before Buddha. Buddhists had to adopt Sanskrit to be able to debate with Vedic pundits and created their own monumental works in Sanskrit… Please comment.
The idea of zero or nothingness is in the Sanatana dharma (Hinduism) - in Vedanta (for example in Chandogya Upanishad). This was much before even Buddhism.
Upanishads were thriving when Buddha was born. He got various ideas from those already practised by Aryas.
Love me some Willie D! Not even a few seconds in and he is making us laugh!
The one thing the rest of the world have a hard time getting about India is that in India nothing abides, not even India.
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Two important matters which WD seem not have presented.
Even in the 21stc, the whole of Southeast Asia from Mynmar to Vietnam and Indonesia evidence the strong cultural influence of Hinduism; there are some historic monuments, but more importantly the religion and philosophy of the countries in the area. Secondly, at the time WD is discussing, the concept of India did not exist: numerous princely states were the political entities of the time.
Your second point couldn't be more incorrect, if ur saying that the concept of india didn't exist.
India is 1000s of years old, not just as a concept but also as political entity. It is more of a civilizational entity - it united by first on ontology, epistemology and social ology even before uniting politically or religiously.
Explanation on first 3 factors, or religion is irrelevant here.
So even only politically speaking, India ancient scriptures have defined India (or bharat as its called) from himalayas in North to Indian ocean in South.
From time to time, strong kings and kingdoms have politically unified it. At other times, varying political entities didn't necessarily mean fighting or opposing kingdoms- it's just peaceful division among different sons of a king for example, or neighbourly relations (for ex- 16 mahajanpadas.. a democracy /Republics older than Greece, even though West like to proudly think that Greeks were originators of democracy) . But even at times of actual political opposition- the civilizational unity has always remained.
Lakhs and crores if pilgrims for example- traverse all political borders for religious gatherings or seeking education.. until the middle ages adventure of a famous foreign abrahamic religion. And then wuth British and portuguese missionarism- the other famous abrahamic religion.
The concept of civilizational state is different than a nation state, which broadly defines the modern era starting with the French.
British have been tinkering with native histories in India for long time. Take it with a pinch of salt.
Even in the early golden 20th century of science ,greatest non western physicists and mathematicians were from india . From boson particle to raman effect
Actually Japanese physicists and engineers were more but I think India would have produced many more if not for British Colonization harms
I’d like to get drunk with these guys and see what happens!
Interesting, Indians never claimed to have conquered whole of Asia, just culturally they were all over, that is akhand bharat, get your facts straight
Simon looks like william after multiple rounds of chemotherapy.
William seems to be ignorant of the Tamil religion AASEEVAGAM WHICH WAS POPULAR THRUOUT iNDIA before Asoka.Asokamurdered most Aaseevagans in the noth,though they survived in the south until te coming of the Nayaks after which Brahminism in another name,Sanaathanam was forced on thre Tamils.
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Darlrymple needs to study diet as fervently as he studies history.
The one thing the rest of the world have a hard time getting about India is that in India nothing abides, not even India.