The 7 Rivers Civilization Sapta Sindhu: the civilization without ego

DescriptionLocated between the Ganges and the Indus, the Civilization of the 7 Rivers deeply intrigues archaeologists and Western specialists in ancient civilizations. Active between 3500 and 1900 BCE, this society, twice the size of France, is distinguished by its absence of armies, palaces, temples, statues glorifying leaders or heroes, and slavery. Unlike other civilizations, it displays neither ostentatious luxury nor traces of misery, and it is marked by great comfort shared by all, as well as an advanced architecture that would not be seen again until 2000 years later. The Rig Veda, considered the oldest book of humanity, has been transmitted orally for millennia and constitutes the foundation of all Indian spirituality (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism). This collection of songs of praise, or hymns, addressed to the gods and the natural elements, reveals, through its metaphors, a society that experienced conflicts before living peacefully for more than 1500 years. This almost utopian peace was made possible by a profound spiritual practice that included the consumption of an entheogenic plant: soma. This sacred drink, by dissolving the ego, promotes love, peace and harmony throughout society, as demonstrated by many current scientific studies.