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  Why in news A hundred years ago, on September 20, 1924, the world learned about the Indus (Harappan) civilisation for the first time when...

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  • A hundred years ago, on September 20, 1924, the world learned about the Indus (Harappan) civilisation for the first time when John Marshall, wrote about it in ‘The Illustrated London News’

  • New findings or interpretations emerged, prompting scholars to re-examine the significance of symbols like the unicorn in the context of Harappan culture.

Unicorns in harappan seal

  • The unicorn on Harappan seals may represent a mythical figure, possibly embodying monastic values and the rejection of wealth and power.

  • The idea of unicorns may be linked to wandering monks or merchant-hermits who regulated trade and resolved disputes among communities

    • similar to monastic traditions in South Indian temples and Buddhist monasteries.

  • Although the seals date back around 4,500 years, the concept of monasticism alongside trade is a long-standing tradition in Indian culture, hinting at possible earlier influences.

  • The unicorn is depicted in at least one seal alongside the pipal tree, an important symbol of monasticism in Indian traditions.

  • A relatively long inscription of eight symbols runs along the top of the seal.

  • Material: white fired glazed steatite

  • The idea of wandering alone like a unicorn emphasizes renunciation of attachments and materialism, mirroring themes found in early Buddhist texts.

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