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Geo-mythology of India
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Geo-mythology of India
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CHANDRASEKHARAM, D
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saurashtra-coast
sea-level evidences |
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| Description |
In all the Indian legends, whether it is the Ramayana or Mahabharata, one can find embedded elements of geological processes. Perhaps due to the lack of a sound scientific basis for recognizing geological processes in ancient Indian civilization, such processes were believed to be the acts of 'Gods' (Suras) and 'Demons' (Asuras) and hence they formed an integral part of these legends. Even in the present age where science is able to explain several geological processes, the Hindu faith is such that these myths and legends continue to be passed on to succeeding generations. The fact that these geological processes are contained in these epics helps to sustain truth (dharma) and maintain harmony. Ancient Indian civilization adopted this doctrine and its continuance will remain a fresh and vital part of future generations in India.
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GEOLOGICAL SOC PUBLISHING HOUSE
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2011-07-30T07:17:27Z
2011-12-26T12:52:43Z 2011-12-27T05:39:34Z 2011-07-30T07:17:27Z 2011-12-26T12:52:43Z 2011-12-27T05:39:34Z 2007 |
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Article
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Myth and Geology, 273(), 29-37
0305-8719 http://dx.doi.org/10.1144/GSL.SP.2007.273.01.03 http://dspace.library.iitb.ac.in/xmlui/handle/10054/7885 http://hdl.handle.net/10054/7885 |
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en
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