ANCIENT BARBARIANS – A LOOK INTO THE BARBARA DYNASTY IN THE MAHABHARATA
When we hear the name “Barbarian”, we understand of an uncultured group of people who are just like savages. But do you know that the Mahabharata has referred to the Barbarians? In Mahabharata (uttarajtha janmarah, XII. 200.39-40), (II.29.15), they are mentioned as a tribe from the Himalayan hills. उत्तरा पदजन्मानःContinue Reading
The Priority of Directions as per the Mahabharata
In Vedic culture and in ancient cultures around the world, east was given the highest importance among all the 4 directions. The sun rises in the east and therefore east had importance associated with it. The East culture was called as Prācya sabhyatā or the eastern culture, which could meanContinue Reading
Is Spirituality Meant for Frustrated Hopeless People?
“You must have been utterly frustrated, unsuccessful, and hopeless in your life. That’s why you have opted to become a monk”: These sharp words boomeranged to our eardrums while traveling on a train some years back. When I tried to see the source of these words, I found out theContinue Reading
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????????: ???’? ????? ?? ??????? ?? ???? ?????? ???.(1). All avatāras who descend from the spiritual world to the material world come through the agency of Ksirodaka-śāyi Vișņu. But when Lord Krsna appears in His original, two-handed form, it is to be understood that He is the Supreme Personality ofContinue Reading
The Creation of Various Armies from the Kamadhenu
An interesting account from the Vedic literature on the creation of various armies from the Kamadhenu Note: The content in brackets is my explanation When the sage Vasistha was attacked by king Viswamitra’s army, Vasistha’s cow, Kamadehnu brought out different armies from different parts of her body. 1. Tail –Continue Reading
Two Classes of Men Krpana and Brahmana
Those who think material assets to be everything or to be the ultimate goal of life are called misers [kṛpaṇas]. They do not know the ultimate necessity of the soul. Moreover, if one awards that which is desired by such fools, he must also be considered foolish. There are twoContinue Reading
FIRE
Recently had a discussion with Muslim preachers. I made a statement, that Islam has no chance in a philosophical dispute and in the science of nature. After this statement I was immediately attacked by classic “ad hominem” and was accused of offending Islam. Then in discussion appeared a learned oneContinue Reading
Spirituality is the Foundation of Morality
In the modern intellectual academic world, moral and ethical values are highly appreciated. We see so many motivational seminars pop up for training individuals with moral values i.e. honesty, Integrity etc. and there is a surge of motivational speakers offering practical tips in this field. However, Vedic scriptures and especiallyContinue Reading
Announcing – The BBT/TOVP Books Are Bricks Campaign
In 1971, as a young devotee in Calcutta, Giriraja Swami approached Srila Prabhupada, “I have been trying to understand what your desire is, and two things seem to please you the most: distributing your books and building the big temple in Mayapur.” Prabhupada’s face lit up, his eyes opened wide, and heContinue Reading
ORIGIN OF CHINA
The origin of the word – China 21st century China may be very proud of its position as a superpower in the world stage, but the fact of the matter is that most of its history, culture, religion, etc have been derived from Bhārata. In this message, I wish toContinue Reading