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

The Sandip Roy Show

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The Absence of Tigers in Ancient Epics

This chapter examines the notable absence of tigers in the Ramayana and Mahabharata, while contrasting this with their representation in Harappa artifacts. It explores the historical and symbolic significance of big cats in ancient Indian culture, as well as the evolution of kingship symbolism across civilizations.

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