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Devdutt Pattanaik on how Harappa changed India’s sense of self

The Sandip Roy Show

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Commerce and Ahimsa in Harappan Civilization

This chapter analyzes the Harappan civilization as a merchant community influenced by principles of non-violence and trade. It highlights the unique absence of weaponry, the role of regulation in power dynamics, and the philosophical contrasts between wealth and renunciation as reflected in Harappan seals.

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