Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence [Paperback]

Stephen Knapp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000

This book provides evidence which makes it clear that most religious history is not what we think it is. It lets you see the true heritage that has been suppressed for centuries. It shows that there was once a greatly advanced and ancient culture that was a global society. That was the Vedic civilization. Even today we can see its influence in any part of the world, which makes it obvious that before the world became full of distinct and separate cultures, religions, and countries, it was once united in a common brotherhood of Vedic culture, with common standards, ideals, language, and representations of God.

No matter what we may be in regard to our present religion, society, or country, we are all descendants of that ancient, global civilization. The Vedic tradition of India is the parent of humanity and the original ancestor of all religions. Through this book you will see:

* How Vedic knowledge was given to humanity by the Supreme.
* The history and traditional source of the Vedas and Vedic Aryan society.
* Who were the original Vedic Aryans. How Vedic society was a global influence and what shattered this world-wide society.
* Many scientific discoveries over the past several centuries are only rediscoveries of what was already known in the Vedic literature. You will see the advanced nature of Vedic knowledge that long superceded other noted cultures.
* The origins of world language and literature are found in India and Sanskrit. How Sanskrit faded from being a global language.
* The Vedic influence and proof of its ancient existence found in such countries as Britain, France, Russia, Greece, China, Japan, Egypt, and in areas of Scandinavia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
* The links between the Vedic and other ancient cultures, such as the Sumerians, Persians, Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, etc.
* How Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism were all influenced by the Vedic tradition and still contain many Vedic elements within them today.
* How many of the western holy sites, churches, and mosques were once the sites of Vedic holy places and sacred shrines.
* Uncovering the truth of India's history: Powerful evidence that shows how many mosques and Muslim buildings were once opulent Vedic temples.
* The need to recognize the real history of the world, and to protect what is left of Vedic culture, the roots of humanity.

This book is offered as an attempt to allow humnity to see more clearly its universal origins. However, this book provides enough amazing, if not startling, facts and evidence about the truth of world history and the ancient, global Vedic culture, that it could quite possibly cause a major shift in the way we view religious history and world traditions.

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About the Author

Stephen Knapp has been studying the Vedic philosophy, its history, and the traditions of India for over 30 years. He is also a sadhaka, a practitioner of its spiritual aspects, and has traveled extensively throughout India, visiting all of the major holy sites of numerous religions. He now writes, gives slide shows, and lectures about his experiences and the knowledge of the Vedic spiritual science.

Other books by Stephen Knapp carried by Amazon.com include:

The Secret Teachings of the Vedas : The Eastern Answers to the Mysteries of Life

The Universal Path to Enlightenment

The Vedic Prophecies : A New Look into the Future

How the Universe was Created and Our Purpose In It

Toward World Peace : Seeing the Unity Between Us All

Facing Death : Welcoming the Afterlife

Product Details

• Paperback: 353 pages
• Publisher: World Relief Network (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961741066
• ISBN-13: 978-0961741068
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,413,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism > Vedas

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21 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm very impressed with the research, December 2, 2003

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This review is from: Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence (Paperback)

I'm very impressed with the amount of research that was presented in this book. It is interesting and one of the few nonfiction books that I could not put down once I started reading it. So many things I've wondered about and questions I've had were answered here by the information that made a lot of sense to me.
There are all kinds of bits and pieces of evidence scattered throughout numerous books and articles on the widespread influence of Vedic culture, and Stephen has collected a large amount of this to present in this one condensed volume. As he mentions in his Preface, which most critics don't seem to read, he has compiled the information from many sources and researchers who have been studying this for many years, and you can decide what evidence is most agreeable or not. However, whether you agree with it all or not, the credibility is when the numerous references and researchers that are mentioned all allude to the premise that the area of India was far larger, and Vedic culture far more influential, hundreds of years ago, creating a global culture. And this book points out why and how it can be recognized.
Personally I found the book to be fascinating and well documented and referenced. There's a lot more here than a few points of comparative linguistics. You can see the connections of the different areas of the world and religions to Vedic culture, which is the real point of the book. So if you want to get an idea of how Vedic culture had spread around the world and had been a worldwide influence, this book will certainly give you insights into this. As others have said, this book is a must read.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars proof of vedic culture, October 1, 2006

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Neel A. Shah (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence (Paperback)

This is an easy to read book, full of interesting information for those interested in spirituality and the history of religions.
It uses examples that are not always scientifically proven, and yes, the claims are so amazing that even if only one tenth of them would be true, it still would mean a radical new view on world history.
But science is not absolute, and so called scientists have been known to cover up the truth. I, for one, am glad to be able to read about some other perspectives on world history.

Some reviewers mentioned that comparing languages on the basis of similarity in writing is not acceptable, and they gave some examples.
I would like to give some counter-examples that I found rather convincing, such as the names of the months - Saptamber, Ashtamber, Navamber, Dashamber in Sanskrit - the analogies between Krishna and Christ, Abraham and Brahma in their contextual meaning, and the fact that the Lithuanian language still contains so much Sanskrit.

The book has a militant undertone and after reading about the Taj Mahal it is easy to understand why. This magnificent Vedic palace - like much of the Vedic culture - has been appropriated by conquerors and up to today is still widely considered the summum of Islam civilisation. Even though there is ample evidence that this is not the case, we are still taught to believe the false stories fabricated by occupiers.
It is time that the world learns the truth about this.

17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Historical Facts, October 18, 2005

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balance o oholic "Dugu" (Canyon Country , CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence (Paperback)

Linguistic comments by negative reviewers should not deter one from reading this book. The notes on non standard linguists are pure rubbish. Non standard according to whom? and defined by whom?

Theories about Sanskrit and Indian culture written by European 'Historians'and experts with an agenda which are taken as Gospal should not be a factor. History is written by the winners to distort their world view. This book is an honest attempt to rebut the distorted theories taken as fact in the western world which should be disputed.

I would urge the reader to read with an open mind without allowing those with a hidden agenda to poison the well.

A good attempt at exposing Vedic ideas. Not fully sold on all aspects of the book, but certainly a much more honest attempt then prevailing theories put forward by Colonial quacks.