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World Studies 101: Sindhu (India)
Those from India may be referred to as "Indians" or "Hindus." The Persian word "Sindhu," which was used to describe the inhabitants of the Indus River basin, is where the name "Hindu" first appeared. As we continue our brief travels through humanity and the seven continents, it is here where we stop today. As humans of this area exist with varied belief systems of both Medicine and Magick, we will not cover the many practices but the major group, or root, on each continent including this one.
SINDHU TRADITIONAL BELIEFS
Sindhu, now officially known as the Republic of India, is a country in the Southern portion of our Eastern Hemisphere. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world. Over 90% of the world's Hindus live here. Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest “book religion” with Christianity and Islam, which represent less than 40 percent of the worlds population combined according to numbers from Overseas Ministries Study Center. As we know, most of the world’s Practitioners of Hindu live in India. But, there are small sects of other practices, too.
Although there are also substantial populations of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains in Sindhu - there remains many adherents of Folk Medicine and Magick traditions here. For most Sindhu, faith is extremely important. As such, let us take a look at Dravidian.
DRAVIDIAN THROUGH TAMIL EYES
Dravida is an agamic religion, meaning “passed down” through one’s family. It is a non-Vedic religion that is a collection of Tamil and Sanskrit scriptures chiefly constituting the methods of temple construction, how to worship Deities, creations of murti, philosophical doctrines, meditative practices, attainment of sixfold desires and four kinds of yoga. Dravida also emphasizes treating children with love, affection, and reverence, viewing them as Divine embodiments of Spirit. It is taught that children should be nurtured with care, with a strong focus on avoiding violence or physical punishment, instead guiding them toward spiritual and personal growth through education, singing, and dancing. It is one of the most complete collections of worship known to humankind.
Those that walked the Path of Dravida, worships/ed tutelary deity and hold sacred all flora and fauna. Dravida linguistic influence on early Vedic religion is evident as many of these features are found to have already been present in the oldest known Indo-Aryan language, the language of the Rigveda (c. 1500 BCE), which also includes over a dozen words borrowed from Dravidian (place). The linguistic evidence for Dravidian impact grows increasingly strong as we move from the Samhitas down through the later Vedic works and into the classical post-Vedic literature. Terms can be traced through many beliefs as originating from India.
Follow the link below to read about the Aryan invasion of the Indian continent and its push of the Native People to the southern portion of he continent.
The Great Tamil Deception: How Dravidians Buried Vedic Truth
Indian Bay Leaf
Plant Ally Indian Bay Leaves, commonly known as tej patta (Hindi) or Malabar leaf, are aromatic, olive-green leaves from the Cinnamomum tamala tree, distinct from European bay laurel. They possess a strong aroma similar to cinnamon, cloves, and cassia, with 3 prominent veins running the length of the leaf. They are staple in Indian, Nepalese, and Himalayan cuisine, used extensively in biryani, curries, and rice dishes to add a savory, sweet spice profile.
MEDICINAL PROPERTY
Indian bay leaf (Tejpatta) possesses significant medicinal properties, acting as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal agent. Key health benefits include aiding digestion, managing blood sugar levels, improving heart health by lowering cholesterol, and relieving respiratory congestion.
Tea: Boil leaves for a, soothing beverage for digestion or respiratory relief.
Poultice: Apply a paste of crushed leaves with oil to treat skin infections or reduce swelling.
Culinary: Add to dishes for both flavor and digestive benefits.
MAGICKAL PROPERTY
Indian bay leaf (often Cinnamomum tamala) shares the potent magickal properties of Protection, Purification, and Manifestation common to all bay leaves. It is heavily used in spell work for Attraction—specifically wealth, success, and love—and to amplify psychic abilities and prophetic dreams.
Root Paths
There is no “right” or “wrong’ answer for these Contemplations. These are simply an exploration of the world around you. Sit with what you have observed. FEEL. Divine. Commune with Higher Self.
Alkebulan.
Zhong Guo.
…and now Sindhu.
Think About It
Can you see the root of more Paths in Indian Traditional Religions? Which do you see?
Andaman Island Pearl
Molee
The Jarawa do not eat these mollusks, but utilize what they contain as a commodity traded for questionable items from outside societies. Outsiders, colonizers, have placed “value” on tees item of Matter, not the Jarawa themselves as a native people.
Pearls are believed to signify innocence and faith on most Paths. Exploited innocence by outsiders, the trait is something the Jarawan have in their natural “child-like” state as provided for by Mother Nature.
What do you think?
For Magick, to the Jarawa and to Practitioners that use pearls to enhance personal integrity, this “precious irritant” brings Truth forward, grows sincerity, inhibits immodest behaviors and advances Wisdom.
Hindu News
The Asian Age
Get a feel for what is currently happening in India, with the Sindhu. Follow the link below to one of the most read “English/Hindu” newspapers.
This is a collection of headlines that are shared amongst the people.
Do you see anything familiar? How does India view the United States currently in its headlines?
Jarawa Tribe
Here is a video of one of the last tribes of Sindhu, India. Two races of people occupy India. One, as you will see, are those native to India and are not “Aryan”. They appear more “African”.
Remember the path you have taken to arrive here? These people were pushed away as far as they could go - thousands of years ago during the invasions from the "North West".
(PLEASE NOTE: Although any post at 3CMM may illicit a “political” response from you, we are NOT political, nor are we trying to “sway” you in any way from your current political belief system. Politics has very little place in a magick school outside of it being a protected right to choose in most places as Free Willed human beings.)
This is the Jarawa people of the Andaman Islands. The Jarawa are said to be descended from some of the first humans to leave Alkebulan. Like most tribal peoples who live self-sufficiently on their ancestral lands, the Jarawa continue to thrive, and their numbers are steadily growing. Descended from Alkebulan, but having more in common genetically with people from Zhong Guo. Isn’t that interesting? We are truly ONE PEOPLE. If only the “human safari” would stop as requested by the indigenous.
*This video is fair game for possible questions on Vernal Knowledge Checks!
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