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Capa título: Avanços da Antiga
Cultura Védica da Índia: A Primeira Civilização do Planeta e
Como Ela
Influenciou o Mundo por Stephen Knapp [ainda sem tradução para o português]
Este livro mostra como a primeira
civilização do planeta liderou o mundo tanto no progresso material quanto espiritual.
Na cultura védica da antiga Índia, milhares de anos atrás, encontramos coisas como
as origens da matemática, especialmente álgebra e geometria, assim como a
primeira astronomia e observações planetárias, muitos exemplos dos quais podem
ser lidos nos textos históricos védicos. A medicina na Ayurveda foi a primeira
a prescrever ervas para tratar doenças, instrumentos cirúrgicos para operações
e muito mais.
Outros desenvolvimentos que eram
muito superiores e à frente do resto do mundo incluíam:
* Escrita e linguagem,
especialmente o desenvolvimento do sofisticado sânscrito;
* Metalurgia e fabricação do
melhor aço da época;
* Construção de barcos e
comércio marítimo global;
* Têxteis e estampagem de
tecido pelo qual a Índia era conhecida ao redor do mundo;
* Proezas agrícolas e botânicas;
* Artes védicas meticulosas em
pintura, dança e música;
* Sistemas educacionais e as
mais famosas de todas as primeiras universidades, Nalanda e Takshashila;
* A fonte da liberdade
individual e governo, caráter e ações dos administradores justos;
* Exército e a primeira das
artes marciais;
* Com uma das mais intricadas,
penetrantes e profundas entre todas as filosofias e caminhos espirituais, a
qual tornou-se a base de muitas religiões que se seguiram mais tarde ao redor
do mundo.
* E mais, a Teoria da Invasão
Ariana, colocando um prego final no caixão da ideia de que os arianos védicos
vieram de fora da Índia, apenas para escrever a literatura védica quando
chegaram, e para realizar através de evidências corretas que os arianos védicos
foram e tinham sempre sido o povo indígena da antiga Índia, Bharatvarsha.
Estes e muitos outros são os desenvolvimentos
que viera da Índia, muitos dos quais foram esquecidos mas devem novamente ser
reconhecidos como herança da antiga tradição védica indiana que continua a inspirar
a humanidade.
[...]
Este livro é também dirigido
especialmente para aqueles que lecionam em faculdades e universidades mas
precisam de informação para uma apresentação mais cultural ao invés de
espiritual, mas que pode ainda mostrar a
natureza avançada da cultura védica em muitos aspectos da vida.
Este livro tem abundância de referências
e citações para atestar a informação dada. Ele também tem 23 fotos em preto e
branco e algumas ilustrações de alguns dos tópicos.
[Conteúdo e Informações de
compra abaixo em inglês:]
Tradução e resumo por David
Britto em 01 de julho de 2012
Contents:
CHAPTER ONE 1
INTRODUCTION TO VEDIC CULTURE’S ADVANCEMENTS
The Advanced Nature of Ancient Indian Sciences * The Antiquity of Vedic Culture * Conclusion: The Greatness of India and Vedic Culture
INTRODUCTION TO VEDIC CULTURE’S ADVANCEMENTS
The Advanced Nature of Ancient Indian Sciences * The Antiquity of Vedic Culture * Conclusion: The Greatness of India and Vedic Culture
CHAPTER TWO 13
THE EARLY DYNASTIES
Locations of the Early Vedic Dynasties * The Pre-historic Date of Vedic Beginnings * Date of Lord Rama * The Gotras * First Miscalculations of Vedic Origins
THE EARLY DYNASTIES
Locations of the Early Vedic Dynasties * The Pre-historic Date of Vedic Beginnings * Date of Lord Rama * The Gotras * First Miscalculations of Vedic Origins
CHAPTER THREE 23
TIME LINE OF LORD KRISHNA AND
THE MAHABHARATA WAR
Time of Lord Krishna * When Lord Krishna Left this World * Time of Lord Buddha * Proof of the Existence of Lord Krishna * Establishing the Age of the Earth and Scheduled Times of Lord Krishna by the Manu Avataras
TIME LINE OF LORD KRISHNA AND
THE MAHABHARATA WAR
Time of Lord Krishna * When Lord Krishna Left this World * Time of Lord Buddha * Proof of the Existence of Lord Krishna * Establishing the Age of the Earth and Scheduled Times of Lord Krishna by the Manu Avataras
CHAPTER FOUR 38
DEVELOPMENTS IN WRITING AND LANGUAGE
Writing * Sanskrit Language * Sanskrit Grammar * The Vedic Texts
DEVELOPMENTS IN WRITING AND LANGUAGE
Writing * Sanskrit Language * Sanskrit Grammar * The Vedic Texts
CHAPTER FIVE 53
DEVELOPMENTS IN MATHEMATICS
The Numerical System of India * Vedic Mathematics * The Shulba Sutras * The Great Mathematicians * Algebra and Geometry * Advanced Mathematics First Came From India * How Indian Math Systems Went West * How Indian Mathematics Entered Arabia * How Indian Mathematics Reached Europe * Alternative Dates for India’s Major Mathematicians
DEVELOPMENTS IN MATHEMATICS
The Numerical System of India * Vedic Mathematics * The Shulba Sutras * The Great Mathematicians * Algebra and Geometry * Advanced Mathematics First Came From India * How Indian Math Systems Went West * How Indian Mathematics Entered Arabia * How Indian Mathematics Reached Europe * Alternative Dates for India’s Major Mathematicians
CHAPTER SIX 77
VEDIC ASTRONOMY
The Heliocentric Theory * Jyotish
VEDIC ASTRONOMY
The Heliocentric Theory * Jyotish
CHAPTER SEVEN 85
VEDIC ARCHITECTURE AND TEMPLES
Architecture in Harappa * Vastu Architecture
VEDIC ARCHITECTURE AND TEMPLES
Architecture in Harappa * Vastu Architecture
CHAPTER EIGHT 90
THE VEDIC SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
Principles of Ayurveda * The Hippocratic Oath * Plastic Surgery * Inoculations * Embryology in Vedic Times * Dentistry * The Soma Plant * Expansion of Indian Medicine
THE VEDIC SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
Principles of Ayurveda * The Hippocratic Oath * Plastic Surgery * Inoculations * Embryology in Vedic Times * Dentistry * The Soma Plant * Expansion of Indian Medicine
CHAPTER NINE 106
DEVELOPMENTS IN TEXTILES IN ANCIENT INDIA
The Antiquity of Cloth Making * Dyes and Coloring Agents * Textiles Were a Major Factor in India’s Trade with other Countries
DEVELOPMENTS IN TEXTILES IN ANCIENT INDIA
The Antiquity of Cloth Making * Dyes and Coloring Agents * Textiles Were a Major Factor in India’s Trade with other Countries
CHAPTER TEN 114
INDIA’S DEVELOPMENTS IN METALLURGY
Steel Making * Copper * Silver and Gold * Chemical Science and Additional Developments * Pottery * Lapidary Science
INDIA’S DEVELOPMENTS IN METALLURGY
Steel Making * Copper * Silver and Gold * Chemical Science and Additional Developments * Pottery * Lapidary Science
CHAPTER ELEVEN 125
INDIA’S AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS
Botany * Agriculture * Water Conservation * Irrigation and Ancient India * Early Development of Rice in India
INDIA’S AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS
Botany * Agriculture * Water Conservation * Irrigation and Ancient India * Early Development of Rice in India
CHAPTER TWELVE 134
THE VEDIC ARTS
The Vedic System of Music * Vedic Dance * Theater * Vedic Art
THE VEDIC ARTS
The Vedic System of Music * Vedic Dance * Theater * Vedic Art
CHAPTER THIRTEEN 143
ANCIENT INDIA’S MARITIME DEVELOPMENTS
Maritime Trade * The Indian Navy and Sea Power * How the British Killed the Maritime Industry of India * Conclusion
ANCIENT INDIA’S MARITIME DEVELOPMENTS
Maritime Trade * The Indian Navy and Sea Power * How the British Killed the Maritime Industry of India * Conclusion
CHAPTER FOURTEEN 156
EARLIEST ADVANCED CITIES
Mohenjodaro and Harappa * Size of the Harappan Civilization * Lothal * Disappearance of the Indus Valley Civilization
EARLIEST ADVANCED CITIES
Mohenjodaro and Harappa * Size of the Harappan Civilization * Lothal * Disappearance of the Indus Valley Civilization
CHAPTER FIFTEEN 165
INDIA’S EARLY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND UNIVERSITIES
Importance of Dharmic Education Today * The Early Universities * The Loss of Great Vedic Texts and the Attacks on the Universities
INDIA’S EARLY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND UNIVERSITIES
Importance of Dharmic Education Today * The Early Universities * The Loss of Great Vedic Texts and the Attacks on the Universities
CHAPTER SIXTEEN 176
PRINCIPLES OF VEDIC ECONOMICS
PRINCIPLES OF VEDIC ECONOMICS
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN 184
PRINCIPLES OF VEDIC ENVIRONMENTALISM
PRINCIPLES OF VEDIC ENVIRONMENTALISM
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN 188
INDIA AS THE SOURCE OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM
AND GOVERNANCE
Insights into the Purpose and Function of Leadership According to Mahabharata and Other Vedic Texts * Purpose of Government * How There Became a Need for a King * Anarchy Without a Proper Ruler * Who can Rule the Country * A Qualified King Must be Self Controlled * The Strengths and Characteristics Rulers Should Have * Further Descriptions of the Character and Duties of a King * A King Must Protect His Subjects * Taxes * Use of the Treasury * Defending the Country–Being Aware of the Enemy * Dealing With an Enemy * The Army * Duties of a King in Distress * A King Should Trust No One * A King Should Take Counsel * Character of the Legislators * The Need for Secrecy * Spies * A King Should Understand Characteristics of a Wise Man and Fool * Dealing With Criminals * Purpose of Punishment * Consequences for the Kings * Conclusion: Politics and Leadership in the Vedic Way
INDIA AS THE SOURCE OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM
AND GOVERNANCE
Insights into the Purpose and Function of Leadership According to Mahabharata and Other Vedic Texts * Purpose of Government * How There Became a Need for a King * Anarchy Without a Proper Ruler * Who can Rule the Country * A Qualified King Must be Self Controlled * The Strengths and Characteristics Rulers Should Have * Further Descriptions of the Character and Duties of a King * A King Must Protect His Subjects * Taxes * Use of the Treasury * Defending the Country–Being Aware of the Enemy * Dealing With an Enemy * The Army * Duties of a King in Distress * A King Should Trust No One * A King Should Take Counsel * Character of the Legislators * The Need for Secrecy * Spies * A King Should Understand Characteristics of a Wise Man and Fool * Dealing With Criminals * Purpose of Punishment * Consequences for the Kings * Conclusion: Politics and Leadership in the Vedic Way
CHAPTER NINETEEN 225
DEVELOPMENTS IN MILITARY AND MARTIAL ARTS
Indian Martial Arts
DEVELOPMENTS IN MILITARY AND MARTIAL ARTS
Indian Martial Arts
CHAPTER TWENTY 230
AIRPLANES OR VIMANAS
AIRPLANES OR VIMANAS
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE 234
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENTS FROM ANCIENT INDIA
Vaisheshika Atomic Theory * Chess Came From India * Other Games
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENTS FROM ANCIENT INDIA
Vaisheshika Atomic Theory * Chess Came From India * Other Games
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO 237
THE EARLY HOMELAND OF HUMANITY
The Flow From the East to the West * Expansion of the Vedic People * The Persians * The Greeks * The Pre-Christian Religions in Europe
THE EARLY HOMELAND OF HUMANITY
The Flow From the East to the West * Expansion of the Vedic People * The Persians * The Greeks * The Pre-Christian Religions in Europe
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE 246
THE ARYAN INVASION THEORY
The Development of the Aryan Invasion Theory * Max Muller Denies His Own Theory * The Damage Done by the Aryan Invasion Theory * Objections to the Aryan Invasion Theory * Misleading Dates of the Aryan Invasion Theory * The Sarasvati River in the Rig Veda * Proof of the Sarasvati River * The Demise of the Sarasvati River * Location of Vinashana * The Arguments of No Horse in Harappa * The Urban or Rural Argument * Deciphering the Indus Seals * Genetics Show an East to West Movement * Conclusion: There Never was any Aryan Invasion * Scholars who Believe in the False History of India are a Dying Breed
THE ARYAN INVASION THEORY
The Development of the Aryan Invasion Theory * Max Muller Denies His Own Theory * The Damage Done by the Aryan Invasion Theory * Objections to the Aryan Invasion Theory * Misleading Dates of the Aryan Invasion Theory * The Sarasvati River in the Rig Veda * Proof of the Sarasvati River * The Demise of the Sarasvati River * Location of Vinashana * The Arguments of No Horse in Harappa * The Urban or Rural Argument * Deciphering the Indus Seals * Genetics Show an East to West Movement * Conclusion: There Never was any Aryan Invasion * Scholars who Believe in the False History of India are a Dying Breed
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR 286
HOW THE SCIENCES FADED FROM INDIA
HOW THE SCIENCES FADED FROM INDIA
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE 292
INDIA: HOME OF THE GREATEST PHILOSOPHIES AND SPIRITUAL CULTURE
The Real Treasure of India * Character of Hindus * Indians do not Appreciate Their Own Culture as Much as They Should
INDIA: HOME OF THE GREATEST PHILOSOPHIES AND SPIRITUAL CULTURE
The Real Treasure of India * Character of Hindus * Indians do not Appreciate Their Own Culture as Much as They Should
CONCLUSION 307
VEDIC CULTURE: AIN’T DEAD YET
Sanatana-Dharma: The Eternal Religion
VEDIC CULTURE: AIN’T DEAD YET
Sanatana-Dharma: The Eternal Religion
GLOSSARY 317
REFERENCES 325
INDEX 332
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 340
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