Goddess of the Indus: A Historical Novel
This intriguing story, set in the Indus Valley 3,200 years ago, brings to life one of the most pivotal shifts in South Asian history; the transformation of spirituality and religion, of gender and power. At its heart lies the struggle of the indigenous peoples, resisting the rising tide of social and ideological oppression imposed by outsiders.
Themes explored in this novel include:
- The Relationship between Religion and Spirituality and what lies beyond formal spirituality
- Pre-Aryan Goddess Traditions of South Asia
- Gender dynamics that transformed in the time when this story unfolds
- South Asian Cultures and History
- How hierarchy took such deep roots in South Asia that it transformed society for all times to come
About the Author:
Dr. Kamran Ahmad holds a Ph.D. in South Asian Spirituality from California. Beyond academia, he spent decades immersed in diverse spiritual groups, learning their practices and worldviews. This experience enables him to distinguish indigenous lived spirituality from formal spiritual and religious traditions. His writing is also informed by over thirty years of work as a Clinical Psychologist with the International Civil Service, across different cultures on five continents. He is the author of several books on gender, psychology and spirituality.
About the Panelists:
- Dr. Kamran Ahmad
(Clinical Psychologist, Author of “Goddess of The Indus”) - Dr. Fouzia Saeed
(Author, Social Activist, Gender Expert, Former Director General of PNCA) - Dr. Khadim Hussain
(Author, Professor, Linguist, Provincial Culture Secretary of Awami National Party) - Munawar Hassan
(Development Practitioner and Cultural Activist — Moderator)
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