The Study of Indian History and Culture - Vol - 16 of 18 General Editor - Shripad Kulkarni The Vedic civilization is as old as the hills The Vedic seers had a mission to civilise the world in their peregrinations they had traversed the entire globe and left their marks from Mexico Peru to China and the far cast This fascinating study takes the reader on a joyride through all the major countries of the world. where the Indian culture held its sway Even today, this most ancient culture reaches out to the world through avenues provided by modem media. No wonder then that Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation have taken the western world by storm. This volume shows that wherever the Indian culture had spread the lands prospered and were civilised In contrast wherever the Semitic culture had intruded the land were impoverished and the people harassed and tortured. The Vedic tenet We all are gathered together here for common welfare of all with hatred towards none informed the behaviour patterns of all, the common man as well as the politicians and the rulers. The message of collective good respective of anyone's class creed or religion was spread to all the people of the globe, without a shot being fired, except in self defence. This is in sharp contrast to the Semitic approach of 1 and my followers together with hell to others The Vedic approach has been to civilise the world's populace and bind it together in Universal Brotherhood The Vedics held religion to be the bridge between the man and his Creator While the other approach is a specific and institutionalised set of beliefs and practice These sects preach hatred against those who conscientiously refuse to accept such irrational belief systems. This volume sends the message of Unity in Diversity Let it inspire the peoples of this globe to discard the conflict model of society and allow different approaches to the manifold aspects of human activity Let us aim at solving all problems affecting human society by adopting the integral vision of life harmony between man's material basis or life and its spiritual origin. Published on 1997 Available in ENGLISH and MARATHI Hardcover, Pages: 315 Publisher: Shri Bhagwan Vedvyasa Itihasa Samshodhana Mandir (BHISHMA)