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  • The Story of India The Power of Ideas (Season 1, Episode 2)
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    TV Episode | 55 min | Documentary, History

The Story of India

The Power of Ideas (Season 1, Episode 2)
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TV Episode | 55 min | Documentary, History
Since the fifth century BC, India developed an Iron Age pacifist model: individuals seek dharma (virtue), artha (richess and success), kharma (pleasure and joy) and ultimately moksa (enlightenment). In the holy Ganges cities, Michael ...See moreSince the fifth century BC, India developed an Iron Age pacifist model: individuals seek dharma (virtue), artha (richess and success), kharma (pleasure and joy) and ultimately moksa (enlightenment). In the holy Ganges cities, Michael contemplates the hierarchic, controversially fatalistic Hindu caste system and ritualistic tradition. The philosophical rise of moralism and meditation culminated in Buddhism, the teaching of prince Gautama turned wandering ascetic preaching detachment. After Alexander conquered the Persian empire, Indian admirer Chandragaupta Maurya founds his own from Bengal to Afghanistan and Ganges capital Patna, then the world's greatest city. His grandson Ashoka elaborates secular absolute rule, complete with torture house and aggressive war, then converted to Jain non-violence and Buddhist humanity. Written by KGF Vissers See less
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Director
Jeremy Jeffs
Writer
Michael Wood (written by)
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Updated Aug 31, 2007
Release date
Aug 31, 2007 (United Kingdom)

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Self - Historian Self - Historian   See fewer
Wildest India (2012)
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