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The Evolution of Ancient Indian Civilization: From the Indus Valley to the Mauryan Dynasty

Explore the rich history of ancient India, spanning from 3000 BC with the flourishing Indus River Valley civilization, exemplified by thriving cities like Mohenjo Daro and Harappa, to the emergence of the Aryans and the formation of various castes. Discover the philosophical and religious developments, including Hinduism's core concepts and the rise of Buddhism under Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Learn about the Mauryan Dynasty led by Chandragupta Maurya and Asoka, focusing on the spread of Buddhism and principles of non-violence like Ahimsa.

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The Evolution of Ancient Indian Civilization: From the Indus Valley to the Mauryan Dynasty

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  1. 101 India

  2. MAP

  3. Indus River Valley • 3000 BC • Mohenjo Daro • Harappa • 1500 BC • Aryans • Indus • Ganges • Rajah • Sanskrit

  4. Vedas • Religion • Philosophy • Magic

  5. Caste System • Brahmans - Priests • Kshatriyas - Warriors • Vaisyhas - Merchants • Sudras - Farmers • Pariahs - Untouchables

  6. Hinduism • Brahma • Vishnu • Shiva

  7. Karma • World Soul

  8. 6th Century BC • Maghada (lower Ganges) • 321 BC • Chandragupta Mauyra • Mauryan Dynasty 321 – 185 BC • Three Provinces • Viceroy

  9. 273 BC • Asoka • Buddhism • Ahimsa • 232 BC

  10. Siddhartha Gautama – 563-483 BC • – “Buddha” • Mahayanan – religion • Hinayanan - philosophy • Nirvana- state of contentment

  11. The Four Noble Truths • Life is full of suffering • All suffering is caused by desire • To rise above suffering-eliminate desire • The eight-fold path is the way

  12. The Eightfold Path(wisdom, ethical behavior, mental discipline) • Right views Right intention • Right speech Right conduct • Right Livelihood Right Effort • Right Thought Right Meditation “The Great Vehicle”

  13. “Do not rely on what you have heard proclaimed, or upon custom, or upon rumor, or upon scripture, or inference, or established principles, or clever reasoning, or favoring a pet theory. • Do not be convinced by someone else’s apparent intelligence, nor out of respect for a teacher…..

  14. When you yourself know what is wrong, foolish, and unworthy, and what leads to harm and discontent, abandon it…And when you yourself know what is right, develop it.”

  15. NO PARTYING TonightSTUDY, STUDY, STUDY

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