A Life of Interest (2024)

11/04/2024

Independence was not only attained by non-violence and ideology of Gandhi. It was attained by sacrifices of legends like Savarkar. He was the first one who recognised the revolt of 1857 as a movement of independence and not some mutiny.
He wrote a book which inspires many revolutionaries. Some of them are represented in this video
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12/02/2024

Gyanvapi Mandir was destroyed not one but 3 times in total. At first, Visheshwar Mandir was destroyed by Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak after which locals of Varanasi built a mandir over the same place. In year 1490 it was again destroyed by Sikandar Lodhi and once it was built again by locals, Aurangzeb in the year 1669 destroyed it again.

What are your opinions over the Gyanvapi Mandir Case?

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01/02/2024

रामेति रामभद्रेति रामचन्द्रेति वा स्मरन्‌।
नरो न लिप्यते पापैर्भुक्तिं मुक्तिं च विन्दति॥

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22/01/2024

Shree Ram is finally home! It took a tough journey of 501+ years to make this day possible. We bow down to the heroes and their sacrifices which made this possible.

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19/01/2024

Ayodhya: After decades of controversy, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will witness the ‘pran pratishtha’ of Lord Ram on January 22, Monday. The temple, a site of devotion for Hindus across the world, built in the traditional ‘Nagara’ style uses some of the most advanced construction technology. The entire temple is made of stone, without the use of any iron or steel or even cement.

23/10/2023

There are several stories of Mahadevi or Shakti that have helped cement her status as one of
the most prominent goddess in Hinduism and are the reason behind her everlasting popularity and devotion. Some stories have been heard, such as the destruction of the demon Mahishasura. Others are less well known but are often told among the Devi’s faithful following. Devotees might even end up hearing one or more of them on their pilgrimage to Trikuta. These stories and episodes are what keep the bhakti towards Mahadevi alive, and are a necessary part of understanding and following Shaktism and the Call of the Mata

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14/10/2023

The Navratri that falls in the month of October is called Sharad Navratri. Sharad Navratri usually falls in the lunar month of Ashwin, which falls in the Gregorian month of September and October. The tenth day, after Navratri, is called "Dussehra" or "Vijayadashami". This day celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is symbolised by the goddess Durga's triumph over the buffalo demon Mahishasur

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08/09/2023

Here are some of the major warriors that were part of Pandava Army. These list can varry according to individuals. We have covered most common warriors.

08/06/2023

Strange but true that there are 10 other Gitas that exist like Vyadh Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Parashar Gita etc. Though Shri Bhagwad Gita is the pure and complete Gita which contains information by Lord Krishna.

04/05/2023

You will be surprised to know that Lord Hanuman also had five real brothers and all were married. It is mentioned in "Brahmana Purana". Purana contains a description of Lord Hanuman's father Kesari and his dynasty. It is also mentioned that Vanar Raj Kesari had 6 sons; the eldest son was Lord Hanuman. The names of the brothers of Lord Hanuman were Matiman, Shrutiman, Ketuman, Gatiman and Dhritiman respectively and they all had children. Therefore, their dynasty was several years old.

13/04/2023

Is Ganesha Married Or Unmarried?

06/04/2023

Sharabha is an avatar of Lord Shiva which is not commonly known. This is considered as the most powerful appearance taken by Shiva to protect the universe. His manifestation as Sharabeshwara was to dominate over the fierce embodiment of Lord Vishnu as Narasimha which was the combination of half human and half lion. The objective of Vishnu’s incarnation was to save his favorite devotee prince Prahalada from the demon king Hiranyakashipu who was his father too. After killing him, Narasimha seemed to be very furious in nature. He created an awful situation in the Universe by roaring dreadfully and continuously. By foreseeing the negative outcome of this, other Gods and sub-gods sought help from Mahadeva who then decided to take the Sharaba form to pacify the angry Narasimha and convert him to normal Vishnu.

05/04/2023

In the Sanskrit language, "Hanu" means "jaw" and "mana" means "disfigured". Do you know that the childhood name of Lord Hanuman was "Maruti? Once in childhood, Maruti ate Lord Surya as a fruit. It caused darkness in the entire world. Lord Indra became angry by the incident, he struck the child Maruti with a thunderbolt that broke his jaw and he became unconscious. After this incident, Hanuman lost his jaw forever.

27/03/2023

Ashtavinayaka is a Sanskrit term which means "eight Ganeshas". Traditionally, Moreshwar of Moregaon is the first temple visited by the pilgrims. The temples visited in descending order are Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Thevur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon. The pilgrimage is concluded with a second visit to Moregaon.

All these murtis are called Swayambhu effigies, or the self-existent in Sanskrit. This is to indicate that they were not sculpted but they were found formed by nature.

22/03/2023

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Chaitra Navratri
begins on March 22 and ends on March 30.
It marks as a new year as per Hindu Calendar.

Chaitra Navratri is that auspicious time of the year
when devotees of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama
observe fasts and pray to the gods for nine days to
bless them with prosperity and happiness. It is also the
time to rejoice as Chaitra Navratri is one of the most
awaited Hindu festivals. During the nine-day
celebrations, people pray to the nine avatars of
Goddess Shakti, and on the last day, observe Ram
Navami - celebrating Lord Rama's birth. Chaitra
Navratri starts on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar
calendar and falls in March or April. Most rituals
followed during Shardiya Navratri, which falls in
September or October, are also followed during
Chaitra Navratri.

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20/03/2023

- Neither historical events nor cross-cultural currents can explain the unique parallels in the myths and imagery of ancient Egypt and - Neither historical events nor cross-cultural currents can explain the unique parallels in the myths and imagery of ancient Egypt and India.
Evidence of Indian contact with the ancient civilizations to her west, however is certain. Knobbed pottery vases came to Sumer from India and so did cotton. Assurbanipal (668-626 BC) cultivated Indian plants including the “wool-bearing trees” of India.
According to the Skandha Purana, Egypt (Africa) was known as Sancha-Dvipa continent mentioned in Sir Willliams Jones’ dissertation on Egypt. At Alexandria, in Egypt, Indian scholars were a common sight: they are mentioned both by Chrysostomus (100 A.D.) and by Clement (200 A.D.) Indirect contact between ancient India and Egypt through Mesopotamia is generally admitted, but evidence of a direct relationship between the two is at best fragmentary. Peter Von Bohlen (1796-1840), German Indologist, compared India with ancient Egypt.

19/03/2023

Ancient Indians had a well-developed concept of water harvesting. Grand Anicut, which is also known as ‘Kallanai dam’, is the fourth oldest in the world. It is also one of the oldest dams in working condition. An artificial lake called ‘Sudarshana’ was built by the Mauryas during 320 B.C.

16/03/2023

Mahabharata is the greatest epic in Indian mythology. The conflict between the Pandavas and Kauravs led to the Kurukshetra war that lasted for 18 days. There was immense loss of life and property, and families were broken. Even kingdoms were changed. But there were survivors to witness the aftermath.

Source: indiatimes.com

14/03/2023

One of the most culturally diverse nations in the world is undoubtedly India. India's religious landscape is one of its most significant components. They are mostly utilised by Indians to worship gods and goddesses. The sacred plants in India are quite special since they not only assist you in becoming a better person but also in achieving mental tranquilly and monetary success.

Hinduism is the origin of the plants like the rudraksha mala, which are said to be worn by Shiva and his family. In contrast, both Hindus and Buddhists view the sacred fig tree, or peepal, as one of the most sacred trees. On the other hand, some plants, like cactus and black pepper, improve your lifestyle and aid in your personal development.

10/03/2023

Repost: The main iconographical attributes and accessories of Shiva are snake Vasuki,crescent moon,Rudraksha mala,Trishul and Damaru.

-> Third Eye - Shiva has always been referred to as Triambaka because of third eye,located around the middle of the forehead above the junction of eyebrows. 3rd eye of Lord Shiva meant for destruction only and is opened very rarely,which emits flames and burns things to ashes.

->Trishula - Trishul is one of the most recognized and ubiquitous symbols of Lord Shiva,represents the three fundamental dimensions of life. Lord Shiva’s Trishul represents the three aspects of life,As per sadhguru they can also be called Ida, Pingala and Sushumna.

->Damaru- Damaru is the instrument of Lord Shiva that is often seen tied to his trishul. Damaru is created to produce spiritual sounds and Lord Shiva indulges in his cosmic dances.

->Moon - Shiva is also called Soma or Somasundara,means inebriation or intoxication. Lord Shiva uses the moon as a decoration because he is a great yogi who is intoxicated all the time.

->Snake- Lord Shiva has the snake Vasuki around his neck and always wore him as an ornament. Vasuki is a great king of the nagas and is the ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.

->Nandi - Nandi Bull serves as the mount of the god Shiva and is a symbolism of eternal waiting. Temples of Shiva display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine and is not expecting Shiva to come out, He is just waiting.

09/01/2023

There is a prevalent notion that the third eye is through which Shiva destroys creations. But this isn’t the entire truth. The third eye, in fact, is a complex issue.

It is a special layer in Shiva Loka. The Rishis claim that millions of galaxy, like units, special souls, and Ganas exist in the layer, and it is where many new energies are created. It is also the layer from where knowledge is transferred. Our galaxy is said to have emerged from his third eye, according to Rishis.

Source: vedicfeed

04/01/2023

The game of Snakes & Ladders originally called ‘Mokshapat’ was created by the 13th-century poet saint Gyandev. The ladders in the game represented virtues and the snakes indicated vices and were originally played with cowrie shells and dices.

15/12/2022

Ram Setu was first mentioned in Valmiki’s Ramayana, a Hindu epic. The bridge is believed to have been built by Lord Rama’s Vanara Sena, with instructions from Nala, for Lord Ram to reach Lanka to rescue his wife Sita. According to legend, the bridge was built using floating stones, with name of Lord Rama engraved on it, which made it unsinkable. Apparently, Lord Rama prayed to the ocean, for a path from India to Lanka, so that he could go and rescue Sita from the clutches of Ravana, the king of Lanka.

As per Ramayana, 7th century BCE to 3rd century CE, the Ram Setu bridge was constructed by lord Ram, with the help of an army of Vanaras (monkeys), led by Lord Hanuman, to reach Lanka.

28/11/2022

This undated 20th-century map, published in Pune (formerly Poona), India, shows place names in India associated with the Mahābhārāta, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India (the other being the Ramayana). The title of the map is in Marathi; the place names are in Sanskrit.Mahābhārata can be translated as “the great tale of the Bharata Dynasty.” Most likely composed between 200 B.C. and 200 A.D., this enormously long epic recounts the story of the dynastic struggle and civil war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas in the Kingdom of Kurukshetra that took place in about the ninth century B.C.

Credits: https://www.wordzz.com/map-india-ramayana-mahabharata/

27/11/2022

We all know about the word Rajput, it is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of central, western and northern India. They can be found in some parts of Pakistan as well. History have witnessed so many famous and important rulers of Rajputs.

According to many sources available, Rajputs are the descendants of ruling Hindu warrior classes of North India and rose to prominence for the period from 9th to 15th centuries.

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