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As I proved in previous thread, Brits gave us Railways else WE would have never reached Mars😂. And in this thread I'll make it clear that Britishers weren't here to convert us to Christianity😂 but to develop us! #IndianHistory #Colonialism
As I proved in previous thread, Brits gave us Railways else WE would have never reached Mars😂. And in this thread I'll make it clear that Britishers weren't here to convert us to Christianity😂 but to develop us! #IndianHistory #Colonialism
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Introducing Max Müller: Generally, Max Müller doesn't need an introduction, but we should know a bit about his love for Sanskrit. which is still being celebrated! foolish? #SanskritScholar #HistoryEnthusiast
Introducing Max Müller: Generally, Max Müller doesn't need an introduction, but we should know a bit about his love for Sanskrit. which is still being celebrated! foolish? #SanskritScholar #HistoryEnthusiast
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In his book "Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion," Müller praised Panini, considering Sanskrit ancient. But there's more to the story. #AncientIndia #Linguistics
In his book "Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion," Müller praised Panini, considering Sanskrit ancient. But there's more to the story. #AncientIndia #Linguistics
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Müller wrote: "The science of phonetics arose in India when writing was unknown in grammar. I challenge any scholar to produce from any language a more comprehensive collection than Panini's Sutras." #Sanskrit
Müller wrote: "The science of phonetics arose in India when writing was unknown in grammar. I challenge any scholar to produce from any language a more comprehensive collection than Panini's Sutras." #Sanskrit
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So, we see that Max Müller praised Panini and considered Sanskrit ancient. But, there's a big "but." Before forming any opinion, let's examine Max Müller from every angle. #CriticalAnalysis
So, we see that Max Müller praised Panini and considered Sanskrit ancient. But, there's a big "but." Before forming any opinion, let's examine Max Müller from every angle. #CriticalAnalysis
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The Dictionary of National Biography states Müller was born in Germany in 1823. Initially, he wanted to pursue music but later chose classical languages. #Biography #History
The Dictionary of National Biography states Müller was born in Germany in 1823. Initially, he wanted to pursue music but later chose classical languages. #Biography #History
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At Leipzig University, Müller was directed towards Sanskrit by Professor Hermann Brockhaus. This marked the beginning of his journey into Sanskrit studies. #Education #Scholarship
At Leipzig University, Müller was directed towards Sanskrit by Professor Hermann Brockhaus. This marked the beginning of his journey into Sanskrit studies. #Education #Scholarship
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In 1845, Müller went to Paris, where he worked on copying the Rigveda manuscript with Sayan's commentary. His financial condition was not good then. #Struggle #Dedication
In 1845, Müller went to Paris, where he worked on copying the Rigveda manuscript with Sayan's commentary. His financial condition was not good then. #Struggle #Dedication
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Müller was entirely dependent on his exact earnings, struggling to maintain himself by copying manuscripts and assisting scholars in other tasks. #Hardships #ScholarLife
Müller was entirely dependent on his exact earnings, struggling to maintain himself by copying manuscripts and assisting scholars in other tasks. #Hardships #ScholarLife
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In 1846, Müller met Baron Bunsen and Horace Hayman Wilson, who recommended him to the East India Company for translating the Rigveda. #Opportunities #ColonialImpact
In 1846, Müller met Baron Bunsen and Horace Hayman Wilson, who recommended him to the East India Company for translating the Rigveda. #Opportunities #ColonialImpact
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Wilson, wanting to Christianize India, got Müller the job of translating the Rigveda only from Sayanacharya's commentary. Was Müller a victim of Wilson's cunning? #ColonialAgenda #Translation
Wilson, wanting to Christianize India, got Müller the job of translating the Rigveda only from Sayanacharya's commentary. Was Müller a victim of Wilson's cunning? #ColonialAgenda #Translation
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There were commentaries available by Skanda Swami, Hastamalaka, Venkata Madhava, Bhaskaracharya, Anand Tirtha, Atmananda Bhatt, Govind, etc., but Müller worked only with Sayan's. #Scholarship
There were commentaries available by Skanda Swami, Hastamalaka, Venkata Madhava, Bhaskaracharya, Anand Tirtha, Atmananda Bhatt, Govind, etc., but Müller worked only with Sayan's. #Scholarship
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Translation of the Vedas was a Joke for Muller. Müller's joy knew no bounds as his days of poverty ended. But translating the Vedas seemed like an easy task to him. #Rigveda #TranslationIssues
Translation of the Vedas was a Joke for Muller. Müller's joy knew no bounds as his days of poverty ended. But translating the Vedas seemed like an easy task to him. #Rigveda #TranslationIssues
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On page 64 of "The Life and Letters of Friedrich Max Müller," Müller wrote to his mother: "The price is four pounds per sheet. The work is so light that I could take another post with it." #HistoricalLetters
On page 64 of "The Life and Letters of Friedrich Max Müller," Müller wrote to his mother: "The price is four pounds per sheet. The work is so light that I could take another post with it." #HistoricalLetters
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While German philosophers like Schopenhauer doubted if their Sanskrit scholars understood even the texts well all while Müller's own letters reveal he found the work light. #Philosophy #Scholarship
While German philosophers like Schopenhauer doubted if their Sanskrit scholars understood even the texts well all while Müller's own letters reveal he found the work light. #Philosophy #Scholarship
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Müller admitted to difficulties in interpreting ancient thoughts in modern forms. On page 236 of his book "Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion," Müller wrote: "Transfusing thoughts from ancient to modern forms involves some violence."
Violence or Distortion?
Müller admitted to difficulties in interpreting ancient thoughts in modern forms. On page 236 of his book "Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion," Müller wrote: "Transfusing thoughts from ancient to modern forms involves some violence."
Violence or Distortion?
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He continued: "All we can do is find the original focus of thought and follow the directions taken by the race that proceeded from it." #HistoricalContext
He admitted that he has put new garments on it
He continued: "All we can do is find the original focus of thought and follow the directions taken by the race that proceeded from it." #HistoricalContext
He admitted that he has put new garments on it
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Examining Müller's translation of the first hymn of the Rigveda, we see distortions. The Sun was replaced by the steed. #TranslationErrors #Vedas
Examining Müller's translation of the first hymn of the Rigveda, we see distortions. The Sun was replaced by the steed. #TranslationErrors #Vedas
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Muller was casually assigning dates to vedas while Contemporary author Maurice Bloomfield, in his book "The Religion of the Vedas," wrote about the difficulties in dating the Vedas accurately. #TextualAnalysis
Muller was casually assigning dates to vedas while Contemporary author Maurice Bloomfield, in his book "The Religion of the Vedas," wrote about the difficulties in dating the Vedas accurately. #TextualAnalysis
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But after facing the reality, Even Max Müller himself admitted on page 91 of "Physical Religion" that no power on earth could determine the exact age of the Vedas. #AncientTexts #Dating
But after facing the reality, Even Max Müller himself admitted on page 91 of "Physical Religion" that no power on earth could determine the exact age of the Vedas. #AncientTexts #Dating
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Contradictions in Müller's work show his confusion. He praised the accuracy of Vedic texts yet also called them corrupt and disordered. #ScholarlyDebate #VedicTexts
Contradictions in Müller's work show his confusion. He praised the accuracy of Vedic texts yet also called them corrupt and disordered. #ScholarlyDebate #VedicTexts
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In "Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion," Müller praised the accuracy of the Vedic texts(pic 1). Yet he says its all jumbled (pic 2) #Contradictions
In "Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion," Müller praised the accuracy of the Vedic texts(pic 1). Yet he says its all jumbled (pic 2) #Contradictions
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He invented things which weren't there, want to know how?
He invented things which weren't there, want to know how?
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In "India: What Can It Teach Us?" Müller described the Vedas as polytheistic but different from Greek polytheism, coining the term 'Kathenotheism.' #ReligiousStudies
In "India: What Can It Teach Us?" Müller described the Vedas as polytheistic but different from Greek polytheism, coining the term 'Kathenotheism.' #ReligiousStudies
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Whether it was a mistake or a deliberate lie, Müller's growing thought seems influenced by others. Let's explore this further: The Men Behind Max Müller. #ColonialInfluence
Whether it was a mistake or a deliberate lie, Müller's growing thought seems influenced by others. Let's explore this further: The Men Behind Max Müller. #ColonialInfluence
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In December 1855, Müller met Thomas Babington Macaulay, a key figure in changing the Indian education system. #ColonialHistory #Influence
In December 1855, Müller met Thomas Babington Macaulay, a key figure in changing the Indian education system. #ColonialHistory #Influence
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Macaulay's minutes reveal his disdain for Indian literature and his plan to create a class of Anglicized Indians. Macaulay believed English education would eradicate Hinduism. This sheds light on Müller's possible motivations. #ColonialImpact #ReligiousChange
Macaulay's minutes reveal his disdain for Indian literature and his plan to create a class of Anglicized Indians. Macaulay believed English education would eradicate Hinduism. This sheds light on Müller's possible motivations. #ColonialImpact #ReligiousChange
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The Real Missionary Aim: Mission schools aimed to Anglicize Indians. Müller’s translations were in a large probability influenced by financial dependency and political agendas. #Colonialism #MissionaryWork
The Real Missionary Aim: Mission schools aimed to Anglicize Indians. Müller’s translations were in a large probability influenced by financial dependency and political agendas. #Colonialism #MissionaryWork
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Müller's contradictions reflected the complex interplay of corrupt scholarship, survival, and politics. above all "Christianization of India", explained in another thread (link in next post)..#CriticalThinking #HistoricalResearch
Müller's contradictions reflected the complex interplay of corrupt scholarship, survival, and politics. above all "Christianization of India", explained in another thread (link in next post)..#CriticalThinking #HistoricalResearch
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@StringReveals
@engineer_inside
@GemsOfINDOLOGY
@AbhijitChavda
@AchAnkurArya
@SagasofBharat
@vijaygajera
@MumukshuSavitri
@Tushar_KN
@ShreeHistory
@Aabhas24
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