Vedic vs Abrahamic: Why India is the Alternative Civilization the World Needs | Prof. Kapil Kapoor

Prof. Kapil Kapoor reveals fundamental differences between Vedic and Abrahamic knowledge cultures that make India an alternative civilization. Discover why Western education creates schizophrenic thinking and learn how Indian epistemology offers solutions to contemporary civilizational crisis. Prof. Kapoor, distinguished linguist and cultural theorist, exposes the theological foundations of Western thought while revealing India's jiva-centric worldview. Essential viewing for scholars seeking authentic understanding of civilizational discourse.

Key Points
Vedic vs Abrahamic knowledge systems comparison
India as godless civilization with jiva-centric focus
Western theocentric totalitarian thinking vs Indian pluralism
Cartesian separateness vs Indian continuum philosophy
Cyclical time vs linear time worldviews
Karma theory vs fate/sin explanations for suffering

Concepts explored
Knowledge culture, civilizational discourse, Vedic epistemology, Abrahamic theology, Indian philosophy, Western academy, alternative civilization, jiva-centric worldview, Brahman energy principle, cyclical time, karma theory, restraint values, pluralistic thinking

About the Speaker:
Prof. Kapil Kapoor, a Member of Exec Council - NMML (Now PMML)
Member High-Level Committee, IKS, Ministry of Education
Chairman - Editorial Committee, Indian Historical Records Committee, National Archives
Formerly Prof Kapoor was: Chairman of IIAS, Pro VC - JNU,
Chairman, MHRD, Language Expert Committee
Professor of English at JNU where he also established the Centre for Sanskrit Studies
He is the editor-in-chief of the unique 11-volume set of The Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
And also of the Sahitya Akademi Sponsored and yet to be published - Encyclopaedia of Indian Poetics which is also a UNESCO project

Topics covered
00:00:00: Introduction - Alternative Civilization Concept
00:03:00: Knowledge Culture Definition - Conceptual World Construction
00:10:30: Two Knowledge Cultures - Abrahamic vs Vedic Systems
00:13:00: Theocentric vs Jiva-centric - God vs Life Focus
00:18:00: One God Problem - Nirakar but Sagun Logical Fallacy
00:22:00: Creation Theories - God Creator vs Self-Manifestation
00:28:00: Reality Concepts - Terraformer vs Terra Cognita
00:33:00: Nature Relationship - Doing to vs Doing for Nature
00:37:00: Time Philosophy - Linear vs Cyclical Understanding
00:40:00: Suffering Causes - Fate/Sin vs Karma Responsibility
00:44:00: Life Goals - Long Life vs Contentment Philosophy
00:48:00: Core Values - Sanyam Niyam Shraddha vs Indulgence Freedom Disposal
00:54:00: Conclusion - India's Cultural Solutions

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