“In the night ride across the Wular lake a small storm made me worry for the safety of my manuscript (Rajatarangini). It seemed as if the goddess of wisdom - Sharada, represented by waters of Kashmir, was unwilling to let me abduct the manuscript. This is what happened 1200 years ago to the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang, who had to leave his Sanskrit manuscript in the angry Indus River.”
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Aurel Stein
Aurel Stein was a British archaeologist renowned for his excavations in Central Asia. His exploration of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang in the early 20th century led to the rediscovery of a vast collection of ancient documents and art pieces, which greatly enriched our understanding of ancient Chinese history and culture. more
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