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VOL. 11, ISSUE 5 (2025)
Three stages of oral tradition in Indian communication: A study
Authors
Mritunjay Kumar
Abstract
India, an ancient nation with a history
spanning over 5,000 years, stands out among its contemporary civilizations,
such as the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Minoan, due to the unique nature of its
communication system. While these other civilizations have vanished, the
descendants of the Indus Valley Civilization continue to thrive. What makes a
civilization eternal or "Sanatan"? Social, political, and academic
discourses offer varied perspectives, but a comparison between the Ancient
Egyptian and Indus Valley Civilizations provides further insights. The
Egyptians excelled in monumental achievements, such as grand pyramids and
statues of their kings. However, in the 21st century, no population identifies
as direct followers or descendants of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Modern
Egypt bears little resemblance to its ancient counterpart, with Egyptian gods
and kings reduced to museum artifacts and the pyramids serving as tourist
attractions. In contrast, Indian civilization has endured for 5,000 years, resilient
against numerous attempts by invaders to erase its cultural legacy, and it
continues to strive toward its historical glory. This paper explores the
reasons behind this continuity from a communication perspective, focusing on
the role of India’s oral tradition in sustaining its eternal or
"Sanatan" civilization.
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Pages:70-73
How to cite this article:
Mritunjay Kumar "Three stages of oral tradition in Indian communication: A study". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 11, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 70-73
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