Sarasvati (texts & arch.II)

[Robert Zydenbos]

Replies to msg 28 May 98: indology at listserv.liv.ac.uk (Paul K. Manansala)

 kJN>  Michael Witzel <witzel at FAS.HARVARD.EDU>
 kJN> wrote:

> > I would strongly disagree with this statement, but the argument
> > against it could get long and complicated.
>
> Love to hear it. ANY Indian words, of Dravidian, Munda, nay even
> Burushaski origin in Avesta ???? If not, silence is appropriate.

 kJN> Not a question of whether they exist, but whether the
 kJN> Eurocentric mindset will accept.

Remarks like this one do not benefit the discussion. Please give us examples of such words, if they exist; otherwise it is indeed better to remain silent.

Robert Zydenbos
zydenbos at flevoland.xs4all.nl