Deciphering the Indus Script by Applying the Concept of Egyptian Hieroglyphics to the Depiction of Indus Signs

Due to its intricate clusters of symbols, the absence of clear connections to known ancient or modern scripts from the Indian subcontinent, and broad assumptions about the likely languages of the Indus civilization, scholars have long struggled to decipher the Indus script. This study seeks to identify Indus characters by analyzing common graphemes of synonymous words across known Indian languages, using traces in the existing languages as a "Rosetta Stone." It interprets the pictographic symbols on Indus seals by applying principles from the Egyptian hieroglyphic writing system.The findings suggest that the Indus script follows an Abugida-style writing system, comprising nineteen consonants and three vowels, and represents a Proto-Pali language. Analyzing grammatical structures, reading sequences, and linguistic parallels with Pali provides strong evidence that the Indus civilization employed a structured language integrating phonetics and symbolism. Further validation through the interpretation of anthropomorphic and some other specific seals, along with architectural and urban planning elements, establishes a direct link between the script and the cultural practices of the Indus people—particularly in meditation and spiritual traditions.Key urban features such as courtyards, walls, and granaries help clarify the administrative functions, Meditation universities, and social structures of Indus settlements. Identified as an early form of Proto-Pali, the deciphered script reveals linguistic traditions that suggest continuity between the Indus script and modern languages. By offering significant insights into its language, grammar, and cultural context, this study provides a deeper understanding of the historical and linguistic legacy of the Indus civilization.