Indians hv not forgotten. They were repeatedly fed nonsense by McCauley, his successors & Marxist Indian historians from primary school for over 200 yrs to this date. Our history books still teach the same f'ing colonial trash & nothing has changed to set right the wrongs in spite of nationalistic BJP being in power for 10+ continuous yrs.
Even if we're reminded of our glorious history, how does that help people living today live a better life? The one thing we should learn from history is how we should live now. Live with dignity, honesty and discipline. We don't see much of it happening. This should change fast. We surely can bring back our ancient glory if we can work together.
William Dalrymple is explaining India History from initial days with proofs excellently. All Indians should aware and should explain to current generation
But are we living up to our ancestors? No. But this has to change. As people of this country, we've to do better. Quickly. Stop littering, follow traffic rules and just demand a better living standards from our politicians. We can't forever accept that roads will have potholes and bridges will collapse.
@@reach2prasannacorrupt Neta patrkar Tichar Profesar guru' corrupt Gaddaro ne plan Se Asiya ke Gyan Ko Luut Luut leftist Vampanthi marksvadi kamred Churan se lutte Rahe
There Must be Fundamental Factual Correction, which is the Ancient India, Must be integrally associated with the survival of the indigenous Sanatan Hindu Civilisational cultural heritage. The modern 21st Indians are inclusive of various foreign Abrahamic(Judaism, Christianity and Islam) religious ideological cultures. Therefore, the indigenous Hindus of India (Bharat), Must Wake Up and acquire in-depth knowledge and glorious Civilisational Hindu Culture, before the invasions of Foreign Abrahamic (Judaism, Al Christianity and Islam) with Nefarious intentions to supplant the indigenous sanatan Hindu Culture. Although, several attempts of annihilation of the indigenous sanatan Hindu Culture, was futile over nearly thousand years of foreign interference and influence in the Indian sub continent. Therefore All the Sanatan Hindus Must Acquire the Factual Historical information of the Ancient India’s Glorious Civilisational Culture, and pass as well as educate the future generations of Sanatan Hindus. JAI SHREE RAM !!!
I visited Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand this year, a few months ago. I was seriously surprised at the penetration of Hinduism in their culture and rituals. Its just not mentioned as much as it should be!
Not just that ...2000 years back india have biggest, most powerful and advanced navy than any other civilization represented by imperial cholas ! Many don't know this .we never teach these to our kids ! We never talk about indian navy history!
BRILLIANT presentation that everyone MUST watch and absorb fully. The world owes a lot to India, a mind boggling land that never directly employed war for any means and yet had such influence, a stunning gift to the world. Amazingly India remains a gift that keeps on giving to the world. May the world learn to give a lot back to India.
Rastr Niti Chenal par ganga Avtaran Vala vidio dekho Vaijar 77 NASA 23 navambar Vali Riport to Abbi us grah Tak pahuch gaya he jaha Dharti Se Karodo Arbo Guna Pani he us grah me uitna bada Grah he
No one would have told this story in west if India would not been on rise… if you want world to acknowledge you, you have to become stronger in current sphere.
What is Hinduism? +++++++++++++++ I have long pondered on what constitutes this so called religion that sweepingly generalises the 'Indian' people and sitting on their head (as cultural hegemony) and have come up with some conclusions .... A group of priest from the Zoroastrian religion (known as Aryans) came to 'India' with their Avestan language and fire rituals and later created some slogans to form the Oral Vedas which was never in written form (modern Sanskrit) until after the 5th century AD. These priest learnt the principles of the Samana tradition( the mother of Jainism and Buddhism) that originated in the Indus Valley Civilization and thrived all over the sub continent with Tamizh and started incorporating(stealing)it into their already existent vaiteegam (senseless fire ritual) and produced the Upanishad (later even the Bhagavad-Gita and Epics were hijacked) and became vegetarians. For a solid philosophical footing which they needed in a highly philosophized Tamizh (Samana Palli language just as Prakrit is Jain and Pali is Buddhist) infused land(Sanatan Dharma- people's religiosity)about the 8th century scribes like Adi Sankara came up with Advaita logic that distorted the original Buddhist(Sunya-Void) thoughts and produced a dichotomical nonsense which did not last the test of time. Later they took up the Tantric Samana Tamizh tradition about the 10th century and put forth the bakti methodology (blind surrender). This was inspired by the Christian tradition also. Bakti was based on subtle erotism and appealed to the masses(like cinemas). The high Samana Tantra philosophical basis was ruined for the newly conjectured Saiva and Vainava cult of the wretched puranic tales (porn stories). This is the history of the Priestly class(Brahmins) that still retain their priesthood in the agamic temples(lifeless stone worship) that held sway through the bakti movement from the 10th century onwards. The consecutive non-Tamizh rulers( Brahmin admixtured race such as Vaduga Telugus) firmly rooted the new found 'Hindu' religion with its caste (karmic birth) institution (twisted from the Samana four occupational make-up of society aka Farmers, Merchants, Rulers, Philosophers) with the insidious brahmin malicious agenda of Non-Dharmic segregation (untouchability) which the colonial British gave the general name by which sealing the new found religion hence the Brahmanic hegemony as Hindooism....
Dalrymple's interests include the history and art of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Middle East, Hinduism, Buddhism, the Jains and early Eastern Christianity. Every one of his ten books has won literary prizes. His first three were travel books based on his journeys in the Middle East, India and Central Asia. His early influences included travel writers such as Robert Byron, Eric Newby, and Bruce Chatwin. He is also one of the co-founders and co-directors of the world's largest writers' festival, the annual Jaipur Literature Festival.He is currently a Visiting Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. The College is primarily an academic research institution with particular strengths in the humanities and social and theoretical sciences and an outstanding library. It also has strong ties to public life. Although its Fellows are involved in teaching and supervision of research, there are no undergraduate members.
Coz ...till it's inception, the liberal leftist dominating Indian State has deliberately erased these prints of history from the common Indian Intellect. They even keep misinforming us that except all other than them are destroying the constitution... even today.
It's an honour to have you here educating how India has shaped the modern world in every aspect such as language ,trade , economy ,architecture, mathematics,food as medicines ,attire, fashion and friendships between continents in the past, present and will strive to do in the future as well. Now I can understand how India preached "Atithi Devo Bhava"
90 .me totke hote the Pani dal dal jamin par letna Rastr Niti Chenal par ganga Avtaran Vala vidio dekho Sains ki Aokat Bata Denge Goro Ne to gulami ke liye majhbi gulami Igo Ahankar nafrat Luut
Why it is a surprise? To a great degree it is because what happened to India in the next millennium. V.S. Naipaul attempted to answer this question in his book:"India: A Wounded Civilization".
Traveling through Siddhapura which was ancient Indian name for the Land of Mayans in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala & Belize! So much similarity between Hindus & Mayan faiths, culture, traditions, knowledge system & so much more! Saw Shiva Lingas in a Mayan temple complex in Uxmal, MX. it’s very conceivable that Indians & Mayans had some connections!
Every pagan tradition has the same symbols. They are not hindu or sanatana, dear sanghi. Try your tricks in South America and they will treat you even worse than North Americans who are now cracking down on sanskari culture in their corporations.
@@jayanthlaxman9188 I find Buddha’s teaching logical and his teachings are in essence a rebuttal to Brahmanism. Vedic culture = Varna system = Business decided at birth cannot be a religion.
I have no words to describe my feelings to you, William Dalrymple. All my life struggling to gather materials to prove what you have so magnificenyly proved. My quest began when I first borrowed "Wonder that was India" By Prof. Basham. My Ph.D. studies in Chemustry were greatly affected. Many books on China and were borrowed from various libraries in East London and many others were bought from Foyles bookshop in London. You can sense the conspiracy of English establishment to hide all that you have uncovered. Pleasr write the influence of Indian philosophies on the European philosopgers and scuentists. I have bought the book and read it from page to page, including notes and references and am comparing with my collection of material. Absolutely superb book and your lecture. 👍👍👍👍👍.
About 10 years ago, I watched an American university lecture series on the history of India. The first 3 were the best. It talked about where the people came from who settled on the subcontinent. The Indus Valley Civilization was an eye opener. Researchers believe that civilization lived the last 800 years of their existence without war or violence. In so many, many ways it was profoundly advanced. The other take away were the records of the Roman Empire's treasurers who complained to their leaders how much money they were sending to India. It is then one realizes how rich and vibrant that subcontinent was. It is no surprise from my perspective that it is rising again. We should be taught these lessons early in our schools.
So good to see WD has finally started writing about the real India. Good change of heart as all his earlier books are normalising invaders of India both British and Islamic.. I greatly appreciate WD's love and passion for India. We would like him to research more and write more about the real India and Indian heroes who bravely resisted invaders and survived, preserved and sustained Indic heritage and culture.
Seriously ? You couldnt be farther from the truth. The idea is to regain what we lost to barbaric cultures...who invaded us and that includes the insidiously invasive British who were running around on their little island wearing sheepskins and plucking berries when India was busy teaching the world lofty philosophies.
Sir, U r Gr8 & inspiring historian. Micro studied ancient India. Hats off for Indian perspective. As an Indian, not aware of such a glorious past. Thnx. ❤❤ 🙏🙏
That’s precisely why: The Latin/Italian-based word, “INDUStria” derives from THE FACT that man’s/civilization’s FIRST & REAL INDUStry was THE TEXTILE Industry OF THE COTTON TEXTILE Grown in the INDUS-Sarasvati Sapta-Sindhu Valley Civilization!
One day someone like William Dalrymple - someone who has studied all religions - will explain the formula of truth thru nonviolence that was lived by Mahatma Gandhi - Then we may not have any wars
What WD describes commendably, here is just the latest 'Out of India' spread of Indian ideas, knowledge and goods.. There have been several such Out of India waves in previous centuries and Millennia..
Grateful for such great scholars showing indians who are always rooted in “Ahimsa “ non violence to any living organism as their core identity to learn about their own history! 👍🏼
Ancient India & medieval India is the center for culture, civilization, trade, education & medicine. Unfortunately after invasion of Islamic ruler's, slowly faded & after entry of Europeans, it lost its soul. Now it is time to regain the same . Indians should work together to rebuilt its supremacy & rich heritage
History is so important to learn from, It must not be distorted under any circumstances whether it goes against you at the current times. The generations will suffer if the history is disturbed, doctored, or manipulated for the sake of short-term benefits. The humans can only learn from the past/history to make a better future.
& Soon History Repeats itself,Becoz "सत्य मेव जयते"🇮🇳Satyameva Jayate🚩👍 पृथ्वी पर एक मात्र देश भारत जिसने दुनिया को सभ्यता/ विज्ञान और हर तरीके से सहायता की और अभी तक कर रहे हैं। ॐ
No mention of the Egyptian/ India trading system, they must have been trading for thousands of years. Greece must have been trading with India before the Roman time frame.
The book provides a well-articulated historical perspective, yet it overlooks one of India’s most significant modern contributions to the world: the global spread of yoga. In the current and previous centuries, yoga has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, reaching not only the East but virtually every part of the world. So widespread is its influence that yoga today often feels less distinctly Indian. However, I believe that by the end of this century, yoga’s influence will deepen further as it expands to include broader spiritual practices beyond asanas, pranayama, and meditation. This evolution will likely solidify India’s cultural and spiritual impact on a global scale
This is exactly what happened in ancient Egypt the soft power of India influenced Egypt 🇪🇬 only those with the 👁 can see the ones denying that fact have some sort of agenda the soft power of ancient India spread to all cardinal points
Who were the main deities of Indian mythology found in and around the archaeological sites around the fertile crescent? If it is only Buddhist figures, does that mean parallels were already drawn between religions of ancient world by thinkers and philosophers of that time.
Most trading items for Romans gold were Indian Pearls. Most ancient pearls divers in the world were Thamil speaking people of south India. Mr David is purposely avoiding it for some present Indian political reasons.
So, the Islamist/Communist historians Irfan Habib and Romilla Thapar did ignore the ancient Hindu history and presented Mughal era and British raj as Indian History in the text books. That is what the BJP has been saying all along.
Please see Google to see what the Roman called India, Greeks called India "Indika chore", also when Christoph Columbus discovered west Indies inlands he called it " Indies " because they were west of India, also when he landed in the Americas he named the natives as " Indians ", so all indigenous populations are called native Indians not Hindus, because at that time trade was important and people like Vasco - De - Gama were in search of sea routes for trade to India. How ludicrous to called that land were Roman gold was traded for silk and luxury goods by its religious affinities.Even later East India company merchants traded with India and became rich, Mercantile attitudes were primarily. Before writing a comment like that on a pain - staking researcher book, be wise enough to be clear in your concept.
Hindustani would be even better, Hindu and India are colonial names. Call it Bharat, call it Hindustan, call the spiritual heritage Sanatan Dharma not Hinduism. Greetings from a Westener 😁
No, at the time of Columbus “India” was called Hindustan, the word Indio here in The American continent comes from: “In Dio” meaning “In God” in old Spanish and or Genoese, the language of Genoa, where Columbus was born.
Not only this millennium but far more years only Indian Dinesty Ruled and will be Rull another millennium despite intervel of 150 years. Now We are come back like spring motion and ready to take our Dharma SamRajya as before and rulled the Mother World Again....
This is scholarship. What is sad is that those Hindutva proponents who declare that all knowledge came from India have not made even a thousandth of the effort made by Dr. Dalrymple to prove their point.
Hindutva proponents have written hundreds of books showing these historical facts with evidence. But alas, some brown folks like you, love it only when knowledge is served by the GORAS. 😂😂
Lousy camera control work by ndtv. While Dalrymple repeatedly asks audience (& viewers) to see the images projected on the screen, stupid ndtv production supervisors keep showing his face! What's the point of even uploading such trashy videos online when the essence of the presentation is lost on the viewers?
1. Preservation and Adaptation Integration of Pre-Islamic Practices: In many parts of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, Islam has adapted to local customs and traditions rather than erasing them entirely. For example, cultural practices like shadow puppet theater (wayang kulit) in Indonesia often incorporate Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, even in Islamic-majority areas. Cultural Tolerance: Some leaders and communities actively preserve the pre-Islamic heritage as part of their national identity. For instance, the Indonesian national emblem Garuda is derived from Hindu mythology. 2. Challenges to Pre-Islamic Heritage Iconoclasm and Fundamentalism: At times, certain Islamic movements, particularly those with a more fundamentalist outlook, have sought to minimize or erase pre-Islamic heritage. Examples include calls to restrict or reinterpret Hindu and Buddhist iconography or rituals seen as incompatible with Islamic beliefs. Destruction of Sites: There have been instances where ancient Hindu or Buddhist temples have faced neglect, vandalism, or repurposing due to pressures to align more closely with Islamic values. However, these actions are often criticized domestically and internationally. 3. Political and Ideological Dimensions National Identity: In countries like Indonesia, the state ideology Pancasila promotes religious pluralism, which has allowed the coexistence of Islam with other faiths, including Hinduism. However, political shifts can influence how openly past cultural influences are embraced or suppressed. Islamization Policies: Some governments and political leaders in Southeast Asia promote Islamization as a way of consolidating power or fostering unity among the Muslim majority. This can sometimes result in policies or narratives that downplay the region’s Hindu or Indian past. 4. Silent Transformation Education and Narratives: In some cases, historical narratives taught in schools may emphasize the Islamic history of the region while downplaying or framing the Hindu and Buddhist periods as merely a precursor to the "true" Islamic identity. Cultural Substitution: Over time, Islamic practices and symbols might replace pre-Islamic ones in daily life, festivals, and art forms. This is often not through overt destruction but through gradual cultural shifts. 5. Coexistence and Revival Revival Movements: In some areas, there are active efforts to preserve and even revive pre-Islamic traditions as part of cultural heritage, often led by non-Muslim minority communities or secular organizations. Tourism and Global Influence: The economic benefits of preserving Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites for tourism (like Borobudur and Prambanan in Indonesia) encourage their protection, even in predominantly Islamic contexts.
Hats off to the great William Dalrymple with his enormous intellectual energy. However, I'm always disappointed in western scholars who, for all their scholarship, mispronounce Indian words -- like Naalundaa (NOT Nulaandaa!). 😞
*Buddhism was a copy of Jainism.* At that time, they all knew Tirthankar was about to be born but didn't knew specifically who! Therefore many claimed to be Tirthankar including Buddha. But we all now know Mahaveera was the last Tirthankar. Buddha acted different and tried to preach his own principles which is 95% same as Jainism. Buddhism tried very hard to go against Jainism and successful in Ashoka. Rest all of the Mauryan including Chandragupta and Chanakya was Jain. They made it a competition and sole purpose of Buddhism was to spread, spread and spread competiting Jainism and Hinduism.
Why the hell can't the cameraman/editor keep the camera on the slides? The speaker is to be heard. PS: I am a fan of Dalrymple's writing. Switching channels now😢
Its not budha. Its lord Vishnu. Egyptians civilized by danava tiyya sailors of kerala. All the perrohs of egypt were from the land of punt Kerala. Pyramids of egypt, shriyantra mandala geometry of OM built by hindu sages of Kerala. Lies won't work.
*...Tamil Siddhas of Chera nadu, and not sages of kerala. You please stop confusing the viewers. Egyptians were ancient Tamils. Land of Punt was Pandya nadu @ Southern india. The world was dominated by the Cheras, Cholas & Pandyas of Tamil country.*
How did India dominate Asia for 1,000 years? I'm Indian, and I know a person who uses flattery to advance his career when I see it. We were colonised by the Delhi Sultanate, then Moghuls, then British, then License Raj (heavy Soviet influence), and now corporations. I bet we'll be getting screwed by China next.
Oh, how the mighty have fallen! And now they are universally despised, even in the Asian cultures that bear their imprint. They should ask themselves why instead of resting on past laurels.
Ok this makes sense as purananuru and agananu and many 2500 year old tamil scripts refer Romapuram which is present day Rome i guess and keeladi 2500 bc artifacts has roman vines and other inscriptions of friendship and trade between india and rome! Makes sense
It's kind of sad that a westerner has to remind Indians about their history and heritage forgotten by many Indians themselves.
If a westerner doesn't say it Indians won't believe it.
According to Vedic Hindu culture, there is no concept of foreigners, if a person land in aryavarta, then he itself is the part of us.
@@adithyababu3217 not true they are called mlecchas
Indians hv not forgotten. They were repeatedly fed nonsense by McCauley, his successors & Marxist Indian historians from primary school for over 200 yrs to this date. Our history books still teach the same f'ing colonial trash & nothing has changed to set right the wrongs in spite of nationalistic BJP being in power for 10+ continuous yrs.
Even if we're reminded of our glorious history, how does that help people living today live a better life? The one thing we should learn from history is how we should live now. Live with dignity, honesty and discipline. We don't see much of it happening. This should change fast. We surely can bring back our ancient glory if we can work together.
William Dalrymple is explaining India History from initial days with proofs excellently. All Indians should aware and should explain to current generation
Awesome! Proud to be Indian 🇮🇳
But are we living up to our ancestors? No. But this has to change. As people of this country, we've to do better. Quickly. Stop littering, follow traffic rules and just demand a better living standards from our politicians. We can't forever accept that roads will have potholes and bridges will collapse.
@@reach2prasannacorrupt Neta patrkar Tichar Profesar guru' corrupt Gaddaro ne plan Se Asiya ke Gyan Ko Luut Luut leftist Vampanthi marksvadi kamred Churan se lutte Rahe
@@reach2prasannaRastr Niti Chenal par ganga Avtaran Vala vidio dekho Ganga bramhand Se 40.kilomitar.ki.Renj..me.7..Din.lage.he
There Must be Fundamental Factual Correction, which is the Ancient India, Must be integrally associated with the survival of the indigenous Sanatan Hindu Civilisational cultural heritage. The modern 21st Indians are inclusive of various foreign Abrahamic(Judaism, Christianity and Islam) religious ideological cultures. Therefore, the indigenous Hindus of India (Bharat), Must Wake Up and acquire in-depth knowledge and glorious Civilisational Hindu Culture, before the invasions of Foreign Abrahamic (Judaism, Al Christianity and Islam) with Nefarious intentions to supplant the indigenous sanatan Hindu Culture. Although, several attempts of annihilation of the indigenous sanatan Hindu Culture, was futile over nearly thousand years of foreign interference and influence in the Indian sub continent. Therefore All the Sanatan Hindus Must Acquire the Factual Historical information of the Ancient India’s Glorious Civilisational Culture, and pass as well as educate the future generations of Sanatan Hindus. JAI SHREE RAM !!!
I visited Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand this year, a few months ago. I was seriously surprised at the penetration of Hinduism in their culture and rituals. Its just not mentioned as much as it should be!
Because this land is time of chola dynasty
Not just that ...2000 years back india have biggest, most powerful and advanced navy than any other civilization represented by imperial cholas ! Many don't know this .we never teach these to our kids ! We never talk about indian navy history!
True. Visited the ancient temples near Da Nang, blown away by the architecture.
@@Divine_wave23 north indians learn the history of tamils and you will be amazed
Bullshit it was orisians kalinga
BRILLIANT presentation that everyone MUST watch and absorb fully.
The world owes a lot to India, a mind boggling land that never directly employed war for any means and yet had such influence, a stunning gift to the world.
Amazingly India remains a gift that keeps on giving to the world.
May the world learn to give a lot back to India.
Rastr Niti Chenal par ganga Avtaran Vala vidio dekho Vaijar 77 NASA 23 navambar Vali Riport to Abbi us grah Tak pahuch gaya he jaha Dharti Se Karodo Arbo Guna Pani he us grah me uitna bada Grah he
No one would have told this story in west if India would not been on rise… if you want world to acknowledge you, you have to become stronger in current sphere.
Agreed. I live in the West and we can feel the rising of India in every direction. Time to be happy
Such a precious historical story. Thank you Mr Dalrymple.
What is Hinduism?
+++++++++++++++
I have long pondered on what constitutes this so called religion that sweepingly generalises the 'Indian' people and sitting on their head (as cultural hegemony) and have come up with some conclusions ....
A group of priest from the Zoroastrian religion (known as Aryans) came to 'India' with their Avestan language and fire rituals and later created some slogans to form the Oral Vedas which was never in written form (modern Sanskrit) until after the 5th century AD.
These priest learnt the principles of the Samana tradition( the mother of Jainism and Buddhism) that originated in the Indus Valley Civilization and thrived all over the sub continent with Tamizh and started incorporating(stealing)it into their already existent vaiteegam (senseless fire ritual) and produced the Upanishad (later even the Bhagavad-Gita and Epics were hijacked) and became vegetarians.
For a solid philosophical footing which they needed in a highly philosophized Tamizh (Samana Palli language just as Prakrit is Jain and Pali is Buddhist) infused land(Sanatan Dharma- people's religiosity)about the 8th century scribes like Adi Sankara came up with Advaita logic that distorted the original Buddhist(Sunya-Void) thoughts and produced a dichotomical nonsense which did not last the test of time.
Later they took up the Tantric Samana Tamizh tradition about the 10th century and put forth the bakti methodology (blind surrender). This was inspired by the Christian tradition also. Bakti was based on subtle erotism and appealed to the masses(like cinemas). The high Samana Tantra philosophical basis was ruined for the newly conjectured Saiva and Vainava cult of the wretched puranic tales (porn stories).
This is the history of the Priestly class(Brahmins) that still retain their priesthood in the agamic temples(lifeless stone worship) that held sway through the bakti movement from the 10th century onwards. The consecutive non-Tamizh rulers( Brahmin admixtured race such as Vaduga Telugus) firmly rooted the new found 'Hindu' religion with its caste (karmic birth) institution (twisted from the Samana four occupational make-up of society aka Farmers, Merchants, Rulers, Philosophers) with the insidious brahmin malicious agenda of Non-Dharmic segregation (untouchability) which the colonial British gave the general name by which sealing the new found religion hence the Brahmanic hegemony as Hindooism....
Incredible India.
Dalrymple's interests include the history and art of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Middle East, Hinduism, Buddhism, the Jains and early Eastern Christianity. Every one of his ten books has won literary prizes. His first three were travel books based on his journeys in the Middle East, India and Central Asia. His early influences included travel writers such as Robert Byron, Eric Newby, and Bruce Chatwin.
He is also one of the co-founders and co-directors of the world's largest writers' festival, the annual Jaipur Literature Festival.He is currently a Visiting Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford.
The College is primarily an academic research institution with particular strengths in the humanities and social and theoretical sciences and an outstanding library. It also has strong ties to public life. Although its Fellows are involved in teaching and supervision of research, there are no undergraduate members.
A foreigner who understands India better than us Indians. 🙏
He lives in India part time.
White Mughal
@@Venkat_98🙄
Coz ...till it's inception, the liberal leftist dominating Indian State has deliberately erased these prints of history from the common Indian Intellect.
They even keep misinforming us that except all other than them are destroying the constitution... even today.
HE has lived here 40 years.
It's an honour to have you here educating how India has shaped the modern world in every aspect such as language ,trade , economy ,architecture, mathematics,food as medicines ,attire, fashion and friendships between continents in the past, present and will strive to do in the future as well. Now I can understand how India preached "Atithi Devo Bhava"
Good historical narration joining the dots with India in centre
90 .me totke hote the Pani dal dal jamin par letna Rastr Niti Chenal par ganga Avtaran Vala vidio dekho Sains ki Aokat Bata Denge Goro Ne to gulami ke liye majhbi gulami Igo Ahankar nafrat Luut
Why it is a surprise? To a great degree it is because what happened to India in the next millennium. V.S. Naipaul attempted to answer this question in his book:"India: A Wounded Civilization".
I never miss any of your talks. Congratulations.
You got to love how William Dalrymple comes across.....and his insights are described with such authority and passion.
Finally, because of SOCIAL MEDIA, the truth of the greatness of THE INCREDIBLE BHARAT IS KNOWN... BHARAT INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE BHARAT
He said India and not Bharat.
@@aakarshsingh07. No difference .
To be great ...greater works need to be done...let's do it again Bharat. Jai Hind🙏
Talking about India
Yes Bharat😊
Traveling through Siddhapura which was ancient Indian name for the Land of Mayans in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala & Belize! So much similarity between Hindus & Mayan faiths, culture, traditions, knowledge system & so much more! Saw Shiva Lingas in a Mayan temple complex in Uxmal, MX. it’s very conceivable that Indians & Mayans had some connections!
Every pagan tradition has the same symbols. They are not hindu or sanatana, dear sanghi.
Try your tricks in South America and they will treat you even worse than North Americans who are now cracking down on sanskari culture in their corporations.
@ get lost! Labeling folks by calling them sanghi etc shows you as a major ignoramus & racist!
India was a true Vishvaguru, and it may be that the logical teachings of Buddha may have been an important reason for India becoming a Vishvaguru.
Remember, Buddha is not a Hindu. Do not try to ride on his success. Please.
@@jayanthlaxman9188😂😂 Prince Siddhartha
Buddha is the reason for the fall of mauryans, guptas and many other prominent dynasties. Buddhism is a curse.
@@inspiregrowth9022 He renounced that disgusting culture.
@@jayanthlaxman9188 I find Buddha’s teaching logical and his teachings are in essence a rebuttal to Brahmanism. Vedic culture = Varna system = Business decided at birth cannot be a religion.
Bravo 👏 👏…this is exactly what India needs..another person reminding Indians of their glorious past…🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
I have no words to describe my feelings to you, William Dalrymple. All my life struggling to gather materials to prove what you have so magnificenyly proved. My quest began when I first borrowed "Wonder that was India" By Prof. Basham. My Ph.D. studies in Chemustry were greatly affected. Many books on China and were borrowed from various libraries in East London and many others were bought from Foyles bookshop in London. You can sense the conspiracy of English establishment to hide all that you have uncovered. Pleasr write the influence of Indian philosophies on the European philosopgers and scuentists. I have bought the book and read it from page to page, including notes and references and am comparing with my collection of material. Absolutely superb book and your lecture. 👍👍👍👍👍.
British implemented Final Solution on India, just like Hitler implemented Final Solution on Jews.
Wow so much info, amazing that our civilization gave so much to the world, proud of it. ❤❤❤❤❤
Very thoughtful with remarkable proof of India ,s zero story by respected Willam sir ,
Feel so proud and sad
No need to be sad, be happy, truth is emerging. Wonderful times to be a Hindu (I am a Westener btw)
❤ enjoy, things will get much better
About 10 years ago, I watched an American university lecture series on the history of India. The first 3 were the best. It talked about where the people came from who settled on the subcontinent. The Indus Valley Civilization was an eye opener. Researchers believe that civilization lived the last 800 years of their existence without war or violence. In so many, many ways it was profoundly advanced. The other take away were the records of the Roman Empire's treasurers who complained to their leaders how much money they were sending to India. It is then one realizes how rich and vibrant that subcontinent was. It is no surprise from my perspective that it is rising again. We should be taught these lessons early in our schools.
Our civilization and history is our treasure 🎁. Thank for reminding. 🙏
Hats off his perseverance
Thanks - sharing!
So good to see WD has finally started writing about the real India. Good change of heart as all his earlier books are normalising invaders of India both British and Islamic.. I greatly appreciate WD's love and passion for India. We would like him to research more and write more about the real India and Indian heroes who bravely resisted invaders and survived, preserved and sustained Indic heritage and culture.
Great! The current Indians eager to claim the excellence of the past, can’t think beyond turning the clock back and living there.
Seriously ? You couldnt be farther from the truth. The idea is to regain what we lost to barbaric cultures...who invaded us and that includes the insidiously invasive British who were running around on their little island wearing sheepskins and plucking berries when India was busy teaching the world lofty philosophies.
Sir,
U r Gr8 & inspiring historian.
Micro studied ancient India.
Hats off for Indian perspective.
As an Indian, not aware of such
a glorious past.
Thnx. ❤❤ 🙏🙏
That’s precisely why:
The Latin/Italian-based word, “INDUStria” derives from THE FACT that man’s/civilization’s FIRST & REAL INDUStry was THE TEXTILE Industry OF THE COTTON TEXTILE Grown in the INDUS-Sarasvati Sapta-Sindhu Valley Civilization!
One day someone like William Dalrymple - someone who has studied all religions - will explain the formula of truth thru nonviolence that was lived by Mahatma Gandhi -
Then we may not have any wars
One of the greatest Indophile 😊
What WD describes commendably, here is just the latest 'Out of India' spread of Indian ideas, knowledge and goods.. There have been several such Out of India waves in previous centuries and Millennia..
Grateful for such great scholars showing indians who are always rooted in “Ahimsa “ non violence to any living organism as their core identity to learn about their own history! 👍🏼
Salute to the knowledge of William Dalrymple.
History should thought in this manner to the new generations. Hats off to your scholarship Dalrymple.
Brilliant talk based on facts
Fascinating!!!
GREAT HISTORIAN. PRESENT INDIAN GENERATION NEEDS TO SEE THIS VIDEO & LEARN FROM IT .
Ancient India & medieval India is the center for culture, civilization, trade, education & medicine. Unfortunately after invasion of Islamic ruler's, slowly faded & after entry of Europeans, it lost its soul.
Now it is time to regain the same .
Indians should work together to rebuilt its supremacy & rich heritage
great..
❤ JAI HIND 🇮🇳
Very well explained
History is so important to learn from, It must not be distorted under any circumstances whether it goes against you at the current times. The generations will suffer if the history is disturbed, doctored, or manipulated for the sake of short-term benefits. The humans can only learn from the past/history to make a better future.
There were Greek Buddhists in India. I am not surprised there was a Buddha sculpture found in western asia
excellent
& Soon History Repeats itself,Becoz "सत्य मेव जयते"🇮🇳Satyameva Jayate🚩👍
पृथ्वी पर एक मात्र देश भारत जिसने दुनिया को सभ्यता/ विज्ञान और हर तरीके से सहायता की और अभी तक कर रहे हैं। ॐ
इन अंग्रेज़ों को अपने देश के गद्दार हिस्टोरियन को यही बात समझाने में शर्म आती है🙊
Amazing information
ANCIENT INDIA RULED THE WORLD - EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU IS INDIAN - WILLIAM DALRYMPLE AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN
Don't you think that monotheism is the biggest Indian export....
Excellent presentation 👍
No mention of the Egyptian/ India trading system, they must have been trading for thousands of years. Greece must have been trading with India before the Roman time frame.
Jai Hind
The book provides a well-articulated historical perspective, yet it overlooks one of India’s most significant modern contributions to the world: the global spread of yoga. In the current and previous centuries, yoga has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, reaching not only the East but virtually every part of the world. So widespread is its influence that yoga today often feels less distinctly Indian. However, I believe that by the end of this century, yoga’s influence will deepen further as it expands to include broader spiritual practices beyond asanas, pranayama, and meditation. This evolution will likely solidify India’s cultural and spiritual impact on a global scale
We are leader of asia 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
An interesting post indeed!
This is exactly what happened in ancient Egypt the soft power of India influenced Egypt 🇪🇬 only those with the 👁 can see the ones denying that fact have some sort of agenda the soft power of ancient India spread to all cardinal points
Excellent.
Mr William i will come back to you
Excellent
William is brilliant historian...
At last
The truth surfaces because of some truthful research .
Top Sir
Amazing to listen the immense trade between Rome & Bharat, benefiting both countries. Hope this bilateral trade is revived.
Those Roman coins are found in the eastern coast of Andhra and the southern and southwestern coast of South India. Why doesn't he mention this?
Who were the main deities of Indian mythology found in and around the archaeological sites around the fertile crescent? If it is only Buddhist figures, does that mean parallels were already drawn between religions of ancient world by thinkers and philosophers of that time.
Wake up Indian educators . This should be considered to be added as part of education system as part of our history .
Most trading items for Romans gold were Indian Pearls. Most ancient pearls divers in the world were Thamil speaking people of south India. Mr David is purposely avoiding it for some present Indian political reasons.
Very nice
So, the Islamist/Communist historians Irfan Habib and Romilla Thapar did ignore the ancient Hindu history and presented Mughal era and British raj as Indian History in the text books.
That is what the BJP has been saying all along.
Indians accuse dalrymple of the same in his books on the Mughals. But they like this latest book
To be more accurate, Dalrymple should use the word Hindu in place of Indian through out his presentation.
Please see Google to see what the Roman called India, Greeks called India "Indika chore", also when Christoph Columbus discovered west Indies inlands he called it " Indies " because they were west of India, also when he landed in the Americas he named the natives as " Indians ", so all indigenous populations are called native Indians not Hindus, because at that time trade was important and people like Vasco - De - Gama were in search of sea routes for trade to India. How ludicrous to called that land were Roman gold was traded for silk and luxury goods by its religious affinities.Even later East India company merchants traded with India and became rich, Mercantile attitudes were primarily. Before writing a comment like that on a pain - staking researcher book, be wise enough to be clear in your concept.
India word came from hindu .so he mean Hindus only
Hindustani would be even better, Hindu and India are colonial names. Call it Bharat, call it Hindustan, call the spiritual heritage Sanatan Dharma not Hinduism. Greetings from a Westener 😁
No, at the time of Columbus “India” was called Hindustan, the word Indio here in The American continent comes from:
“In Dio” meaning “In God” in old Spanish and or Genoese, the language of Genoa, where Columbus was born.
No he should call them BJP or RSS. How typical of an anti-national not to give full credit to modiji
We, the Indians, were well established in the Spiritual Domain of life by the grace of God and our Gurus.
We still are, only by their grace.
Imagine how many elephants might have been hunted
The people who tried to downgrade Indian history may be crying in the corner .
Nice😊
Not only this millennium but far more years only Indian Dinesty Ruled and will be Rull another millennium despite intervel of 150 years. Now We are come back like spring motion and ready to take our Dharma SamRajya as before and rulled the Mother World Again....
This is scholarship. What is sad is that those Hindutva proponents who declare that all knowledge came from India have not made even a thousandth of the effort made by Dr. Dalrymple to prove their point.
What utter BS are you talking Sir? You can start counting from Swami Vivekananda till Atal Bihari Vajpayee to suit yourself.
And they are having a collective orgasm at his expense ! Typical Hindu attitude of today.
Hindutva proponents have written hundreds of books showing these historical facts with evidence. But alas, some brown folks like you, love it only when knowledge is served by the GORAS. 😂😂
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Please teach this to the Brits. Why no BBC documentaries?
Lousy camera control work by ndtv. While Dalrymple repeatedly asks audience (& viewers) to see the images projected on the screen, stupid ndtv production supervisors keep showing his face! What's the point of even uploading such trashy videos online when the essence of the presentation is lost on the viewers?
1. Preservation and Adaptation
Integration of Pre-Islamic Practices: In many parts of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, Islam has adapted to local customs and traditions rather than erasing them entirely. For example, cultural practices like shadow puppet theater (wayang kulit) in Indonesia often incorporate Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, even in Islamic-majority areas.
Cultural Tolerance: Some leaders and communities actively preserve the pre-Islamic heritage as part of their national identity. For instance, the Indonesian national emblem Garuda is derived from Hindu mythology.
2. Challenges to Pre-Islamic Heritage
Iconoclasm and Fundamentalism: At times, certain Islamic movements, particularly those with a more fundamentalist outlook, have sought to minimize or erase pre-Islamic heritage. Examples include calls to restrict or reinterpret Hindu and Buddhist iconography or rituals seen as incompatible with Islamic beliefs.
Destruction of Sites: There have been instances where ancient Hindu or Buddhist temples have faced neglect, vandalism, or repurposing due to pressures to align more closely with Islamic values. However, these actions are often criticized domestically and internationally.
3. Political and Ideological Dimensions
National Identity: In countries like Indonesia, the state ideology Pancasila promotes religious pluralism, which has allowed the coexistence of Islam with other faiths, including Hinduism. However, political shifts can influence how openly past cultural influences are embraced or suppressed.
Islamization Policies: Some governments and political leaders in Southeast Asia promote Islamization as a way of consolidating power or fostering unity among the Muslim majority. This can sometimes result in policies or narratives that downplay the region’s Hindu or Indian past.
4. Silent Transformation
Education and Narratives: In some cases, historical narratives taught in schools may emphasize the Islamic history of the region while downplaying or framing the Hindu and Buddhist periods as merely a precursor to the "true" Islamic identity.
Cultural Substitution: Over time, Islamic practices and symbols might replace pre-Islamic ones in daily life, festivals, and art forms. This is often not through overt destruction but through gradual cultural shifts.
5. Coexistence and Revival
Revival Movements: In some areas, there are active efforts to preserve and even revive pre-Islamic traditions as part of cultural heritage, often led by non-Muslim minority communities or secular organizations.
Tourism and Global Influence: The economic benefits of preserving Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites for tourism (like Borobudur and Prambanan in Indonesia) encourage their protection, even in predominantly Islamic contexts.
Hats off to the great William Dalrymple with his enormous intellectual energy. However, I'm always disappointed in western scholars who, for all their scholarship, mispronounce Indian words -- like Naalundaa (NOT Nulaandaa!). 😞
According to an American report India will take 75 years to reach 50 per cent of US income per capita...scary
AI in historical research can throw up a lot of surprises in coming years.
Are the manuscripts still there?
Amazing history, neglected by Indian (Nehruvian/Marxist inclined) educators. Hopefully, that will change in the near future.
Fab
hope our people get inspired to achieve more in future instead of basking in.past glories
*Buddhism was a copy of Jainism.*
At that time, they all knew Tirthankar was about to be born but didn't knew specifically who! Therefore many claimed to be Tirthankar including Buddha. But we all now know Mahaveera was the last Tirthankar.
Buddha acted different and tried to preach his own principles which is 95% same as Jainism.
Buddhism tried very hard to go against Jainism and successful in Ashoka. Rest all of the Mauryan including Chandragupta and Chanakya was Jain.
They made it a competition and sole purpose of Buddhism was to spread, spread and spread competiting Jainism and Hinduism.
Why the hell can't the cameraman/editor keep the camera on the slides? The speaker is to be heard.
PS: I am a fan of Dalrymple's writing.
Switching channels now😢
No no no.. that gets monotonous. looking at the presenter, his body language and confidence adds value.
NDTV should not promote William Darliyample. He is not a well wisher of India.
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Its not budha. Its lord Vishnu. Egyptians civilized by danava tiyya sailors of kerala. All the perrohs of egypt were from the land of punt Kerala. Pyramids of egypt, shriyantra mandala geometry of OM built by hindu sages of Kerala. Lies won't work.
*...Tamil Siddhas of Chera nadu, and not sages of kerala. You please stop confusing the viewers. Egyptians were ancient Tamils. Land of Punt was Pandya nadu @ Southern india. The world was dominated by the Cheras, Cholas & Pandyas of Tamil country.*
@@okay9906 BS ! As usual fake Tamil Pride Nonsense. British stooge Peeriyar and his puppets BS. Even Mars ruled by bunch of Tamils. Isn't it ?😃
@@okay9906tamils came from telugus .there were no tamils in past . So it was keralites.
Tamil is the root of all Dravidian languages
He did a lot of research.
How did India dominate Asia for 1,000 years? I'm Indian, and I know a person who uses flattery to advance his career when I see it.
We were colonised by the Delhi Sultanate, then Moghuls, then British, then License Raj (heavy Soviet influence), and now corporations. I bet we'll be getting screwed by China next.
Oh, how the mighty have fallen! And now they are universally despised, even in the Asian cultures that bear their imprint. They should ask themselves why instead of resting on past laurels.
What are those old guys doing playing on the phone instead of listening to this diamond star university lecture?
Ok this makes sense as purananuru and agananu and many 2500 year old tamil scripts refer Romapuram which is present day Rome i guess and keeladi 2500 bc artifacts has roman vines and other inscriptions of friendship and trade between india and rome! Makes sense
In school we were taught that 1,2,3 are Arabic numerals.😮