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INDOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

Literally speaking, the term Indology stands for the study of India. However, over a period of time, the term has come to define a field of study that delves deep into the variegated philosophical, spiritual, and socio-cultural background of India. In other words, Indology is an intellectual pursuit of the idea behind India.

 

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