We ‘culturally dominated’ China for over 2,000 years: Rajnath

[for truth]

Qin/Chin refers to the Qin Emperor who first united China into a nation over 2000 years ago (i.e. when China was ruled by a central authority in the Chinese capital). Before that, China was a "Civilization state" that preceded the Qin Emperor by many thousands of years.

So the English word for China is derived from this, yes. It was transferred through Sanskrit and then through Persian, and then the letter "a" was added to the end as is common in Latin-influenced languages such as English.

It is basically the English take on the name Qin/Chin.

Obviously, you have right to question the word "dominate" here(Even I feel the word "dominate" a bit exaggerated)....And you're among one of the Chinese members i respect.

So I honestly suggest you to read this link, it won't take you more than 20 minutes and provides lots of other insights, it is resourceful and detailed, please do read(I'm not sure whether it is reliable, but they have provided references in the link): http://hinduwisdom.info/India_and_China.htm

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Obviously, you have right to question the word "dominate" here....And you're among one of the Chinese members i respect.

But I honestly suggest you do read this link, it won't take you more than 20 minutes and provides lots of other insights, it is resourceful and detailed, please do read(I'm not sure whether it is reliable, but they have provided references in the link): http://hinduwisdom.info/India_and_China.htm

Man I respect the Dharmic belief system, after all my own family are Chinese Buddhists.

But the members here only seem to want to use the Dharmic connection to boast about India or insult China, so you rarely see productive discussions.

 

[Sky lord]

Man I respect the Dharmic philosophy, after all my own family are Chinese Buddhists.

But the members here only seem to want to use the Dharmic connection to boast about India or insult China, so you rarely see productive discussions.

I don't think that was the intention dude. I thin the OP gave it a twist

TBH I like Budhism too, it is the most reasonable of all religions in my opinion.

 

[Nilgiri]

No he mentioned once before , he used to get picked on and bullied at school by Canadians. That. Is the grudge. Trying to get back at someone else the same way he was hurt.


I don't think that was the intention dude. I thin the OP gave it a twist

It has to go deeper than that though. Guy has some real visceral hate. Like there is common India-Pakistan sort of hate/mistrust but this goes a lot deeper than that for some reason. Like he pops up on a dime and seems to relish the foul language and flamebaiting....and goes cyclic or runs away when challenged factually.

 

[Beast]

India has “culturally dominated” China through the sea route for over 2,000 years, Union home minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday at the Maritime Summit in Mumbai.

Speaking at the event, Singh also described the Gangetic plains as the cradle of all civilisation.

When the Chinese revolution was on, the then Peking University vice-chancellor Hu Shih, who also represented China at the UN, wrote that “India has dominated and culturally controlled China for more than 2,000 years without sending a single soldier,” the minister said.

“The message has truly gone to China as well that Indian culture has influenced it and it might have gone only through the sea route,” Singh said, delivering the valedictory speech at the maiden Maritime Summit.

He also quoted the French philosopher Voltaire as saying that “I am fully convinced that everything has come from the banks of the Ganges.”

Singh further said that as India grows economically, militarily and technologically, its “national security imperatives and political interests will stretch gradually beyond the Indian Ocean Region.”

Contribution of the shipping and maritime sector to GDP will grow by nearly three times over the next five years, he said, and added that it will continue to play an important role in the economic expansion.

The home minister’s statement comes in the backdrop of New Delhi’s strained relationship with Beijing after China recently blocked a proposal to proscribe the Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed’s founder Masood Azhar.

Singh also exuded confidence that the shipping ministry will achieve its target of garnering over USD 66 billion in investments over the next five years for the Sagarmala project.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...ars-rajnath/story-tvZwgBoJn1CtpqFbiKYBmJ.html

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Sorry I couldn't help myself from stop laughing

Next time, we will see news like China economy miracle is created by Indian. Deng xiao ping is an Indian going thru plastic surgery and faking as Patriotic Chinese serving PRC. All credit must give to Indian.

There is a limit to bragging but Indians has turn into laughing stock with their level.

 

[sweetgrape]

If you don't like the original quote or the requoting...take it up with someone who cares.

Petition the Chinese govt to release a rebuttal or denial. Show that Chinese cares about it like they do about preventing pictures of Tiananmen Square massacre appearing in internet searches.

Hehe, you like the original quote, I don't like, so you can keep it to delude yourself.

so you want talking about the political affair? to prove how good you democarcy, hehe, so how your democracy prevent corruption and impotent leader, malnourished child and prevail raping? man, don't extend to too far, you are indian, you should know that.

Where did I say I fully agreed with the statement(s)? I wouldn't word it as "dominated"...China is much too large for that and has much strength in its own indigenous Taoist and Confucian philosophies.

But the role of such literature as Journey to the West (the quest of the great monk to get the Sutras from the land to the west - India) is undeniable on China. Its just one example. If its not huge, its certainly significant. We can disagree on the extent thats fine...not an issue for me. I mean can the influence be measured in % terms or numbers? No. It comes from what we perceive and have studied....and that is obviously susceptible to bias.

My issue is with the trolls saying that Buddha has nothing to do with India, which is just factually incorrect.....since India in historical sense is not bounded by just the modern day republic's borders.

Where did I say you agree with these? is it important for me? I just say you kind of Indian are satisfied by this.

Do I deny there are influence on China? My compatriot say nepal is not part of India, is it wrong? if want me say whether there are something with India, I don't know, maybe there are something, so?

Are you putting this all through some translation software back and forth? I am only getting the basic message of what you are trying to convey.

A huge role can be played without it being dominating (maybe thats too strong I agree). Where am I cursing anyone? I just dont agree with the people saying Buddhism has nothing to do with India.

If you dont like who we elect, we dont care. They are our leaders and officials and are none of your business. Am I commenting on Chinese leaders and people in general?...its one or two individuals here who seem to be angry that Buddhism is naturally associated with India worldwide, strongly and undeniably. The main focal point of Buddhism is in Bodh Gaya, which is within India.

Yeah, I use translation software, in fact, even you don't use the kind of software I also can't get your point, hehe.

If you want to discuss with my compatriot on him, I don't want to dicuss with you on this.

Of course, I also don't need you care, no one are angry that buddhism has something with india, but I am also laughing at your exaggerating, hehe.

 

[Nilgiri]

Hehe, you like the original quote, I don't like, so you can keep it to delude yourself.

so you want talking about the political affair? to prove how good you democarcy, hehe, so how your democracy prevent corruption and impotent leader, malnourished child and prevail raping? man, don't extend to too far, you are indian, you should know that.



Where did I say you agree with these? is it important for me? I just say you kind of Indian are satisfied by this.

Do I deny there are influence on China? My compatriot say nepal is not part of India, is it wrong? if want me say whether there are something with India, I don't know, maybe there are something, so?



Yeah, I use translation software, in fact, even you don't use the kind of software I also can't get your point, hehe.

If you want to discuss with my compatriot on him, I don't want to dicuss with you on this.

Of course, I also don't need you care, no one are angry that buddhism has something with india, but I am also laughing at your exaggerating, hehe.

Ok you believe what you want to, I will do the same. No need to go in circles.

 

[sankranti]

Man I respect the Dharmic belief system, after all my own family are Chinese Buddhists.

But the members here only seem to want to use the Dharmic connection to boast about India or insult China, so you rarely see productive discussions.

Rajnath singh is an proven idiot.

What he said was not in good taste or form. India has never chose to dominate any culture or civilization. Its peaceful spread of values should never be view as a conquest or used to demean any civilization. Big or small.

But you have to realize that it was made for local audience and consumption. A feel good speech for the local audience with no intention to offend others.

You should ignore such foolish comments and posts, rather than react to it. You should understand the context and the audience to which that comment was made.

As to the origin of Buddha and Buddhism, it is undoubtedly from India, Indian values, culture and social and philosophical evolution. It is pointless to argue otherwise.

 

[xunzi]

At least now they got something to brag.

 

[Dungeness]

There is no shame in recognising the influence of Buddhism on China.

There is shame in using the word "dominate" to sate ones ego.

It is indeed shameless!

 

[Max]

he is partially right. no offence intended, Chinese have every right to say otherwise.. and present day Pakistan aka Indus valley civilization was mother of genetic civilization. so cradle of civilizations is indus valley civilization not gangetic..

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

he is partially right. no offence intended, Chinese have every right to say otherwise.. and present day Pakistan aka Indus valley was mother of genetic civilization..

Buddhism to Tibet was introduced by a monk from Gandhara .. Modern day KPK,Pakistan.

 

[Max]

Buddhism to Tibet was introduced by a monk from Gandhara .. Modern day KPK,Pakistan.

thats why i said partially

 

[commander jain]

India has “culturally dominated” China through the sea route for over 2,000 years, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday at the Maritime Summit here.

Mr. Singh also described the Gangetic plains as the cradle of all civilisational thoughts.

When the Chinese revolution was on, the then Peking University vice-chancellor Hu Shih, who also represented China at the U.N., wrote that “India has dominated and culturally controlled China for more than 2,000 years without sending a single soldier,” the Minister said.

Indian influence

“The message has truly gone to China as well that Indian culture has influenced it and it might have gone only through the sea route,” Mr. Singh said.

He also quoted the French philosopher Voltaire as saying that “I am fully convinced that everything has come from the banks of the Ganges.”

Mr. Singh said that as India was growing economically, militarily and technologically, its “national security imperatives and political interests will stretch gradually beyond the Indian Ocean Region.”

Contribution of the shipping and maritime sector to the GDP would grow by nearly three times over the next five years, the Minister said, and added that it would continue to play an important role in the economic expansion . READ MORE AT :> http://www.indiandaily.in/india-dominated-china-culturally-2000-years-rajnath/