Bhagwan S. Gidwani's recent novel - RETURN of the ARYANS is regarded by many
as a masterly contribution to historical literature. In novel form, with a
delightful and fascinating story, this book, backed by enormous research,
traces the roots of Sanatana Dharma & Hinduism from 8,000 BCE, and presents
also the following themes:1. Aryans originated from India, and from nowhere else. They were born,
grew up, and died as citizens of Bharat Varsha, anchored in the timeless
foundation of Sanatana Dharma.
2. The theory of Aryan invasion of India from the West is false and
frivolous.
3. Equally false and frivolous is the theory of the North-South Divide,
as the story in the book shows how people of the Ganga, Madhya, Sindhu,
Bangla and other regions were together with the Dravidian regions, in a
spirit of equality and mutual respect, as parts of Bharat Varsha.
4. A generation that remains unaware of its roots is truly orphaned -
and our generation, as also the coming generations, must be made aware of our
cultural roots, and the glory and greatness of the ideals and values of the
ageless Indian civilization — along with the presentation of art, culture,
music, dance, yoga, abstract thought, philosophical leanings, and spiritual
leanings of pre-history India.
5. A clear message in RETURN OF THE ARYANS, is for national
integration, national self-respect and national identity in India. While the
book deals with the history of Hinduism affectionately, it also re-emphasizes
our age-old spirit of tolerance for all faiths including recognition of
spiritual nature of man wherever he is from; and acceptance of every culture
and faith as expressions of eternal values.
Return of the Aryans presents a truly thrilling account of how, in 5,000
BCE, the Aryans originated from India, and from nowhere else - and why they
moved out of their home-land to distant countries, including Iran, Sumeria,
Egypt, Russian lands & Scythia, Lithuania, Turkey, Finland, Sweden, Italy,
Greece and Germany.; the adventures, heroic thrusts, trials and triumphs of
these Aryans of India, in those distant lands; and finally their return to
India.
To tell the Aryan story, the book unfolds the drama of Indian civilization
back to its roots prior to 8,000 BC; and presents glimpses of art, culture,
music, abstract thought, philosophical leanings, and spiritual values of
pre-history India.
It is necessary to emphasize one aspect. Not only from Gidwani’s Return of
the Aryans but also from the many scholarly books that have appeared in
India and abroad, it emerges that the theory of the Aryan invasion of India
is open to serious doubts. BUT, somehow, India Government web-sites and the
literature published or prescribed by Government authorities, while
speaking of the history of ancient India, keep telling us of the Aryan
invasion of India from the West as the very dawn of our history. They do not
even give the slightest hint that an alternative theory presented by many
scholars exists!
For anyone interested in history of ancient India, or simply searching for a
fascinating story narrated in a dramatic style , Gidwani’s Return of the
Aryans is a ‘must read’ novel. It will make an excellent TV Serial.
