Some so-called fake MQM intellectuals out of their ancestral hatred which they brought from their Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and central India are saying that current or old generations have no connections with Moen jo Daro.
- Here’s a thoughtful article connecting Moen Jo Daro — the pride of Sindh — with the modern Sindhi identity and consciousness.
By Dr. Mazhar Lakho | USA
When the dust of time settles over a civilization, only the strongest legacies survive — legacies not of power, but of wisdom, creativity, and humanity. For Sindh, that legacy is Moen Jo Daro, the “Mound of the Dead,” which remains alive in every pulse of Sindhi culture today.
Though it stands as an ancient ruin on the banks of the Indus River, Moen Jo Daro is far more than a collection of bricks. It is the soul of Sindh, a living connection between a 5,000-year-old civilization and the people who still inhabit its land, speak its language, and carry forward its values of tolerance, beauty, and community.
The Ancient Sindhi Civilization
Long before the world knew of Greece or Rome, the people of Sindh had already mastered the art of city planning, sanitation, and civic life. Moen Jo Daro was not just a city — it was an idea: a vision of urban harmony built on equality and order.
Its straight roads, public baths, drainage systems, and granaries tell us that Sindhis of that time believed in cleanliness, organization, and shared welfare. Unlike many ancient cities built around palaces and temples of power, Moen Jo Daro had no royal palaces, no monuments of conquest — only evidence of civic life, trade, and culture.
That very absence of hierarchy speaks volumes. It reflects a society built not on domination, but on collective dignity and coexistence — the same humanism that continues to define Sindhi ethos.
Cultural Continuity: The Indus Lives On
It is astonishing how much of that ancient spirit survives in Sindh today. The Ajrak and Topi, the mud architecture, the love of music and poetry, and even the symbols on Sindhi embroidery trace their roots back to the motifs found on seals and artifacts of Moen Jo Daro.
The same river, Sindhu (Indus), that nourished that ancient civilization still flows through the heart of Sindh. It carries not only water but memory — of artisans, farmers, and thinkers who gave the world one of its earliest urban cultures.
Even the Sindhi temperament — peaceful, hospitable, and deeply spiritual — mirrors the social fabric of the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished without evidence of war or violent conquest.
Moen Jo Daro and Modern Sindhi Identity
For today’s Sindhi youth — scattered across Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, and even abroad — Moen Jo Daro is more than a heritage site. It is a reminder that they descend from a civilization of builders, thinkers, and artists, not just a province within Pakistan.
In a time when globalization threatens local identities, reconnecting with Moen Jo Daro gives Sindhis a rooted pride — a sense that their culture was once at the forefront of human progress.
Understanding this connection also strengthens the argument for Sindh’s rightful place in the modern world — as a region with an ancient, independent identity that predates modern states and political borders.
Neglect and Need for Revival
Sadly, while the people of Sindh still carry the spirit of Moen Jo Daro, the physical site itself suffers from neglect and decay. Poor preservation, corruption in heritage management, and lack of public engagement threaten to erase this priceless link with history.
The Sindh government, cultural institutions, and diaspora organizations like SANA must treat Moen Jo Daro not merely as an archaeological ruin, but as a living classroom — a place where children, artists, and scholars can reconnect with their ancestral roots.
Cultural festivals, digital reconstructions, and school curriculums should make Moen Jo Daro part of everyday Sindhi consciousness — not just an annual tourism slogan.
A Civilization That Still Speaks
Moen Jo Daro’s bricks may have fallen, but its message endures.
It tells us that greatness is not in conquering others, but in living harmoniously; not in weapons, but in water channels; not in palaces, but in the shared bath where all were equal.
In today’s divided world — and in Sindh’s struggle for justice and dignity — that message is more relevant than ever. Moen Jo Daro still speaks to us, quietly but powerfully, reminding every Sindhi that our story did not begin with colonialism or modern politics. It began thousands of years ago, with a people who valued peace, beauty, and community.
That civilization may have vanished from the surface, but it continues to breathe through the language, the songs, and the soul of Sindh.
Conclusion
To understand Sindh today, one must look backward — not in nostalgia, but in recognition.
Moen Jo Daro is not our past. It is our continuing identity, a symbol of resilience, intelligence, and peace.
If the world wants to understand the Sindhi spirit, it needs only to look upon those ancient ruins and see — the same courage, creativity, and humanity that still live in the people.
(AI Info)
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