In this episode of The Syllabus of Life, we have Harcharan Singh in conversation with IRS Ravi Kapoor.Harcharan Singh is a research scholar specializing in the history, culture, and crafts of India. He currently works as a walk leader at the National Museum and the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, where he explores and explains India’s ancient civilizational heritage.In this episode, Harcharan Singh and Ravi Kapoor discuss:• The discovery and mysteries of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa• Why the Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world’s most advanced ancient societies• The symbolism of the Pashupati Seal and its spiritual interpretations• Possible links between the Vedas and Indus culture• Why this civilization remains one of history’s biggest ancient mysteries• Advanced urban planning, drainage systems, and city design• Trade connections with Mesopotamia and Central Asia• Early spiritual traditions and why Gautama Buddha was not depicted in early Buddhist art• Possible links between the Saraswati civilization and the Indus Valley• What archaeology reveals about India’s 5000-year-old civilization

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