Devdutt Pattanaik on how Harappa changed India’s sense of self
The Sandip Roy Show
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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