Story of India with M. Wood

HinduHomie · Mar 17th, 2008, 01:58

Hi has anybody seen this series. I saw the first 5 episodes and youtube and downloaded a torrent for the 6th one, overall very useful documentary though not without faults. In the first episode I don't know why Mr. Wood seemingly gave contradictory information on the "aryan invasion" and that controversy. Also he has an habit of consistently putting younger dates for cities, religions, etc. For example isn't Varanasi atleast 4,000 years old, being an ancient city in Lord Mahavir's and Lord Buddha's time? As was expected Mr. Wood was a little bit too benign on Muslim rule in India but alteast he acknowledged it that it left a lot of Hindus embittered. The last part on Freedom was the best IMHO and left tears in my eyes. Please don't hesitate to give this a try. Mr. Wood's love and passion for India and its people is something that seems genuine.

machadinha · Mar 17th, 2008, 02:41

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Originally Posted by HinduHomie

For example isn't Varanasi atleast 4,000 years old, being an ancient city in Lord Mahavir's and Lord Buddha's time?

Er, the Buddha is generally thought to have lived somewhere in the 5th-4th Centuries BC. I've been following some of your other posts and maybe it's time you got your facts straight.

Ignite · Mar 17th, 2008, 02:56

"Like Mahavira, the founder of Buddhism came from a Kshatriya family, but he gave up his position and inheritance in order to seek salvation. His name was Siddhartha Gautama, born about 563 B.C.E. in a small tribal state governed by his father in the foothills of the Himalayas."

Bentley, J., Ziegler, H. 2005. Traditions & Encounters : A Global Perspective on the Past. Volume I:From the Beginning to 1500. 3rd Edition Pp.219. McGraw Hill. New York.

Traditions & Encounters

HinduHomie · Mar 17th, 2008, 03:32

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Originally Posted by machadinha

Er, the Buddha is generally thought to have lived somewhere in the 5th-4th Centuries BC. I've been following some of your other posts and maybe it's time you got your facts straight.

Sir what i meant was Kashi was ancient during Buddha's time (6 cent bc), it was founded atleast 4000 years ago, according to most sources I heard.

vodcaa · Mar 17th, 2008, 05:03

I think Mr wood did miss out on quite few points, im not sure about the dates,,,,

One of my mates did sent an email to him Via BBC , coz you wont get his direct email, and he did reply back to him but the answer wasnt what he was expecting, but he did answer, so you can try sending an email.

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HinduHomie Account Closed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amrika! Posts: 16	Story of India with M. Wood Hi has anybody seen this series. I saw the first 5 episodes and youtube and downloaded a torrent for the 6th one, overall very useful documentary though not without faults. In the first episode I don't know why Mr. Wood seemingly gave contradictory information on the "aryan invasion" and that controversy. Also he has an habit of consistently putting younger dates for cities, religions, etc. For example isn't Varanasi atleast 4,000 years old, being an ancient city in Lord Mahavir's and Lord Buddha's time? As was expected Mr. Wood was a little bit too benign on Muslim rule in India but alteast he acknowledged it that it left a lot of Hindus embittered. The last part on Freedom was the best IMHO and left tears in my eyes. Please don't hesitate to give this a try. Mr. Wood's love and passion for India and its people is something that seems genuine.

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Ignite American Desi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The City of Angels, California Posts: 424	"Like Mahavira, the founder of Buddhism came from a Kshatriya family, but he gave up his position and inheritance in order to seek salvation. His name was Siddhartha Gautama, born about 563 B.C.E. in a small tribal state governed by his father in the foothills of the Himalayas." Bentley, J., Ziegler, H. 2005. Traditions & Encounters : A Global Perspective on the Past. Volume I:From the Beginning to 1500. 3rd Edition Pp.219. McGraw Hill. New York. Traditions & Encounters __________________ I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. Last edited by Ignite : Mar 17th, 2008 at 02:58. Reason: Added publishers website.

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vodcaa Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 7	I think Mr wood did miss out on quite few points, im not sure about the dates,,,, One of my mates did sent an email to him Via BBC , coz you wont get his direct email, and he did reply back to him but the answer wasnt what he was expecting, but he did answer, so you can try sending an email.

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