Yet it seems that having a spiritual foundation not only brought out important discoveries still in use today, but these discoveries also were helpful without causing harm or destruction. It may seem astonishing, but the ancient texts are there to show the thinking and writing of these great Indian thinkers. This notion was further melded into our collective psyche through Hollywood's portrayal of ancient cultures. One only has to look at old Tarzan movies to see ancient tribes shown as barbaric, superstitious idol worshipping people. In fact, in the original books, Tarzan was a well-educated and highly eloquent speaker.
Chauvinistic misrepresentation exists even today.
Nearly every book written on the history of mathematics is equally biased. The one bright spot is the Crest of the Peacock. Virtually no one spoke of the sacredness of the event, the hardships people endured for this holy event. Rarely was an ardent devotee interviewed or photographed. But it sells newspapers and TV news.