Introduction:The cuisine of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world’s earliest urban societies, remains shrouded in mystery yet offers a tantalizing glimpse into the culinary practices of antiquity. Flourishing around the fertile plains…
Introduction:The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the ancient world’s most enigmatic and sophisticated societies, flourished along the banks of the Indus River and its tributaries in what is now modern-day India and Pakistan. Renowned for…
Introduction:Nestled amidst the verdant forests of Madhya Pradesh, the Bhimbetka rock shelters stand as silent sentinels of India’s ancient heritage. These natural rock formations, adorned with prehistoric cave paintings, offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the…
Let’s trace the major locations mentioned in the Valmiki Ramayana from the time Lord Rama left Ayodhya until his journey to Sri Lanka: These locations are key points in the epic narrative of the Valmiki…
The Vedas are ancient Indian scriptures that consist of hymns, prayers, and rituals. There are four Vedas: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. Each Veda is divided into different sections, including Samhitas (hymns), Brahmanas (rituals), Aranyakas…
Bhagwan Ram is not limited to Hindu religion . Bhagwan Ram is beyond religion. Bhagwan Ram is all pervasive in Indian culture. Here are 20 quotes that reflect sentiments related to Lord Rama and the…
As entire nation is geared up for Bhagwan Ram’s pran pratista , let look at sloks from Ramayan describing what makes Bhagwan Ram as eternal role model and why Ram transcends religion , time and…
प्रज्ञानं ब्रह्म prajñānam brahma Translation: “Consciousness is Brahman.” Detailed Description: This Mahavakya succinctly declares that consciousness, often referred to as “prajñāna” in Sanskrit, is identified with Brahman, the ultimate reality. The Aitareya Upanishad is part…
Sanskrit Verse (Mandukya Upanishad 1.2): अयमात्मा ब्रह्म ayamātmā brahma Translation: “This Atman (Self) is Brahman.” Detailed Description: The Mandukya Upanishad is a relatively short Upanishad that focuses on the significance of the syllable “Om” and…
अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि aham brahmāsmi Translation: “I am Brahman.” Detailed Description: This Mahavakya is a profound statement emphasizing the identity of the individual self (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman). It is found in a conversation…