History
Fossil hunters discover two new dino species in Sahara desert
Dec 17th
An expedition to the Sahara desert has found the fossilized remains of what are thought to be two new species of dinosaurs.
According to a report in The Times, the ancient remains discovered in Morocco, belong to a giant flying pterosaur and plant-eating sauropod.
Initial examinations suggest that both specimens are unknown to science.
They were unearthed during a month-long quest during which the research team braved floods and storms to reach the dig site and then preserve the fossils.
The scientists even feared that they would never get the bones out of the desert because they were so heavy that their Land Rover More >
BIRTH OF BHISHMA (story from Mahabharata)
Sep 16th
Goddess Ganga stood before King Santanu, in human form,
As the very embodiment of divine beauty and loveliness.
The king was so deeply infatuated with her graceful form
That he then and there requested her to be his wife for which
He offered her his kingdom, wealth and his very life, though
He did not even know who she was and whence she came.
She replied “Oh king, I shall be your wife; but there are
Some inviolable conditions: Neither you nor anyone else
Shall ask me who I am and whence I come. You shall not
Question any action of mine, good or bad, nor become More >
The Art of Painting in Ancient India – Chitrasutra (2)
Sep 10th
The Art of Painting in Ancient India – Chitrasutra (2)
[This is the second in the series of articles I would be posting on the art of painting in ancient India with particular reference to the Chitrasutra of Vhishnudharmottara purana
This article covers certain general aspects discussed in Chitrasutra. ]
1. The Text
1.1. The Vishnudharmottara Purana or the Vishnudharmottara (as it is usually referred)is a supplement or an appendix to the Vishnu-purana. It is generally believed to be a later insertion into Vishnu Purana. The part- three of the Vishnudharmottara gives an account of – then – hitherto known branches, theories, methods, practices and ideals More >
Music in Sama Veda
Aug 31st
Music in Sama Veda
Following my post the state of music in Ramayana, there was some discussion about Sama and its relation to music. I was asked to say a little more about the music in Sama Veda; hence this post.
1. Sama Veda samhita
1.1. Sama Veda is linked to music through yajna. It was customary to invoke and invite deities by singing their hymns; and to recite the mantras while the rituals were being performed. Those who sang were designated: Udgatru .They selected those riks (mantras) from Rig Veda that could be sung. And, they compiled such selection into a More >
Mathura . the prison where Lord Sri Krishna was born
Aug 22nd
Part 1 is devoted to Mathura , the prison where Lord Sri Krishna was born ( Sri Krishan Janmbhoomi ) so all devotees rever this Holy city or Puri very much . To quote from pages 1 to 34 :–
Mathura, Almighty Lord Krishna’s birthplace is unique to the mundane world and beyond earthly attachments. Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kanchi, Kashi Avanti and Dwaravati are acclaimed as the saptpuris or seven prime pilgrimage sites on earth. Mathura abounds in spiritual bliss. Claiming to enjoy divine protection, cradled in the spectrum of 84 kos it is unaffected by natural calamities and evil influences because More >
The world will end in 2012, say experts
Aug 20th
Several experts from across the globe are predicting that the earth is likely to end by the year 2012. The reason could be a human effect or natural disaster. From Chinese theories to scientific predictions the most likely date is the year 2012
SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS from around the world are predicting that five years from now, all life on Earth could well come to an end. Some are saying it’ll be humans that would set it off. Others believe that a natural phenomenon will be the cause. And the religious folks are saying it’ll be God himself who would press the More >
THE HISTORY OF MUSHARRAF
Aug 19th
General Pervez Musharaf is no more the Prime Minister Of Pakistan.But do u want to know his whole history till now?
In the rule of Musharaff there were total 4 War between India and Pakistan.And he was the main to start this war.
General Pervez Musharaf was born on 11 August 1943 at Naherwali Haveli at Delhi.At the time of partition of India Musharaf’s father decided to settle at Karachi.Musharaf studied there in a convent schooland took Degree from Lahore’s Formen Christain College.
Army life of Musharaf started at an very early age of 18.He took admission in Pakistan Military Academy.And after 3 More >
Catholics protest Indianised Bible
Aug 13th
A severe case of one step forward and four backwards. Can’t they just shut up for a day and look at the language these morons use?
Source The “Indianised” New Community Bible has raised the hackles of some Catholics, with calls for its boycott and halt of sales and further printing.
The Bible has drawings of a sari-clad Mary with Joseph in a dhoti and turban; symbols of mandir, masjid, and gurdwara along with the church, and quotes from the Upanishads. The commentary on Psalm 5 (Prayer at Daybreak — A Psalm of David) reads like this: “In Hinduism, the dawn is personified More >
The Birth of Myths and Commonness Across Civilizations
Aug 9th
The Rig Veda, consisting of 1028 hymns (mantras) in 10 books (mandalas), is unique in the sense where grammar, prosody, and versification are a part of an ancient sacred literature. It is so because the early part of its existence was in oral tradition of “shruti”, what is heard (as opposed to “smriti” which means what is remembered). The hymns are said to be revealed through rishis, like Gautama, Bharadvaja, Vishvamitra, Janmadagni, Vasishtha, Kashyapa, Atri, and they passed them on orally. But all the hymns of the Rig Veda do not belong to a single time period. They show a More >
Amarnath Shrine Board
Aug 4th
The Hindus are now sidelined in their own country by the conspiracy hatched with the connivance of the pseudo-secular political parties and the Muslims. Now We are not free to organise our religious deeds in our own country. This was bound to happen some day. We have been at the receiving end by the past 50 years by the muslim Jehadis and their masters outside. We all very well know that a lot of muslims support is there for Pakistan in Kashmir and they treat India as a hostile country. The government has given up to their demands. Well. What More >