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#longthread Shiva doesn't mean drugs, charas, ganja etc. Clear your misconception-

The NINE UNKNOWN MEN, often known as NUM, is the oldest "Secret Society" on Earth. It was created by Ashoka the Greatest of All Emperors, an ancient Indian emperor who reigned from ca. from 232 to 269 BCE. #LongThread

Albert Einstein contemplated the use of wormholes as potential pathways for time and space travel during the 20th century. #LongThread

*हिन्दू सनतान वैदिक धर्म के प्रामाणिक ग्रन्थ* #Longthread

When Friedrich Max Muller Introduced Sanskrit to the West! #LongThread

Did you know Ganesh is very deeply rooted in Yoga? #Longthread #Thread In yoga, Ganesh is said to be connected to the Root chakra, which represents survival and material well-being. There is a yogic mudra associated with Ganesh, called the Ganesha Mudra. It is said to help motivate the practitioner to keep going when they are down. Yoga Ganapati is Regarded as the 30th among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. This Ganesha has assumed this name as he is often depicted to be in a yogic posture, with both his knees strapped, while he is absorbed fully in mantra Japa or meditation. Yoga Ganapati looks brilliant as the rising Sun and is clothed in pleasing blue. He holds a Rudraksha mala in his main right hand, while his corresponding left-hand has a yoga staff. A noose and a sugarcane stalk adorn his other two hands..

The Kohinoor Diamond, whose name means "Mountain of Light" in Persian, was formerly fixed in place as the left eye of the Hindu goddess Bhadrakali in the Indian town of Warangal. #LongThread

Body, mind, and spirit all benefit from the integrative practice of yoga. A very old type of spiritual practice descended from the yoga system is known as kriya yoga. #LongThread

Why do we do parikrama (go around) deity idols or temples? #LongThread

Shakti Peeth—“Seat of Shakti” is a sacred place of eternal power where a part of Devi Sati’s body, or a piece of her jewelery, fell to earth. Shakti refers to the Goddess worshiped at each location, all being manifestations of Sati; later known as Parvati or Durga. #LongThread

UNSUNG WARRIOR #longthread RANI TARABHAI (QUEEN OF THE MARATHAS) इस योद्धा रानी या उसकी अविश्वसनीय कहानी के बारे में बहुत कम लिखा गया है।

Four Vedas (ऋग्वेद सामवेद यजुर्वेद अथर्ववेद) - A Short Introduction #Longthread In Hinduism, Veda refers to a collection of ancient texts that are considered to be the foundation of the religion (Veda means knowledge /wisdom). These texts contain hymns, rituals, and philosophical teachings that have been passed down through generations. The Vedas and Upanishads have had a profound influence on Sanatan Dharma and Ancient Indian culture. They have inspired countless works of art, literature, and music, and continue to be studied and revered by spiritual seekers around the world. There are four Vedas in Hinduism, each with a specific purpose and focus. They are Rigveda: The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas and contains 8 octaves (Ashtakas), there are 64 Chapters and 10,552 hymns /Mantras. The hymns are dedicated to various deities and are used in rituals and prayers. The Rigveda is also known for its philosophical teachings, which include the concept of Brahman, the ultimate reality, and the importance of following dharma, or moral duty. Rig Veda gives knowledge of science, matter of the universe like sun, moon, air, fire, body etc. Yajurveda: The Yajurveda contains 40 Chapters, there are 1975 Mantras /hymns and rituals that are used in sacrificial ceremonies. The offerings which were given in the fire kindled in the altar were known as 'Yaag'. The prose mantras composed for this purpose are called 'Yajus'. It is divided into two parts; the Shukla Yajurveda and the Krishna Yajurveda. The Shukla Yajurveda contains hymns and prayers, while the Krishna Yajurveda contains instructions for performing rituals. Yajurved gives knowledge of all the deeds and duties to be performed by men, women, guru, students, leaders, king, agriculturist etc., Samaveda: There are 27 Chapters containing 1875 Mantras, primarily a collection of hymns that are used in rituals and prayers. These hymns are often chanted, and their musical qualities are emphasized. The mantras were recited in two ways- simple recitation as per the meter or melodiously like a song. These melodies are compiled in Samveda. The Samaveda is also known for its emphasis on meditation and spiritual practices. This veda is the origin of Indian Classical Music. Samved gives knowledge how to worship God who gives peace and long happy life etc. In this way, details of Yoga philosophy, qualities, supreme deeds and nature of the God are also given. Atharvaveda: The Atharvaveda contains across 20 Stems (Kandangal), there are 5977 Mantras/ hymns and rituals that are used in everyday life. It includes spells and incantations for various purposes, such as healing, protection, and prosperity. This is the compilation of mantras meant for worldly desires. A manifestation of emotions is seen in atharvaveda. The Atharvaveda is also known for its teachings on ethics and morality. Along with pacificatory rites, some black magic is also included in this veda. Atharvaved gives details of God, medical science and details of medicine etc. Total number of Mantras in all the four Vedas put together are 20379. Certain mantras of the Rigveda are repeated in other 3 Vedas too. For example, over 1200 mantras of the Rig Veda are repeated in Atharva Veda. Each Veda is comprised of 4 Parts, namely Mantra Samhitas / hymns Brahmanas ( meaning and explanation of the Mantras) Aranyakas (these explain the philosophy behind the ritual practices mentioned in the vedas) Upanishads (they are commentary on Vedas and thus contain the essence of Hinduism). Each of the Vedas also contains Upanishads, which are philosophical texts that explore the nature of reality and the self. There are over 200 Upanishads, but the most well-known are the principal Upanishads, which are 12 in number. These Upanishads are:

अंग्रेजी अंध ज्ञान बनाम भारतीय ज्ञान विज्ञान #Longthread

What is an Ayurvedic Clock? #Longthread #Sanatandharma Ayurveda believes that there is an ‘energy clock’, that is, our levels of energy are in synch with time and there is an optimal time of day for different activities.

Indian Vegetarian Food - Not Just Food, It’s Our Civilisation on a Plate #longthread 🧵 Indian veg food is not just something to eat. It is offering. It is prayer. It is memory. Every state has its own thali. Every thali has its own soul. This is not some global food trend. This is thousands of years of tradition, taste, and tapasya. If you’ve forgotten this treasure, read this thread - and remember who you are.

Map of Ancient India as mentioned in Mahabharata #Longthread India as a sublime culture and profound civilisation is the gift of Ma Durga. This pretty much gives us the geographical reference to the land of our country. Barhaspatya Sutra says:- हिमालयं समारभ्य: यावत् इंदु सरोवरं | तं देवनिर्मितं देशं हिंदुस्थानं प्रचक्षते || Starting from Himalayas and extending upto the Indian Ocean is the nation built by Gods, Hindustan. As a contradiction, a few people believe this appearance of 'Hindustan' word in Barhaspatya Sutra is due to the distortion of our scriptures by invaders to suit their agendas, but currently this is what is accessible to us. A Vishwa Guru of the ancient world, India has been a treasure trove of valuable knowledge. The Indian way of ethical leadership, is what provides it the potential to again become the Vishwa Guru which can lead by example and create a deep impact and inspiration for other nations to follow and make universal harmony possible. As per Vishnu Purana, उत्तरं यत्समुद्रस्य: हिमाद्रेश्चैव दक्षिणम् | वर्षं तद् भारतं नाम: भारती यत्र संततिः || The land (varṣam) that lies north of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains is called Bhāratam; there dwell the descendants of Bharata." The unique Indian understanding of the world and the suitable ethical conduct creates leaders who have the power to create impact, develop empathy and resilience. No country / civilization in the world demonstrates such enduring reverence / Rituals related to nature / ancient cult for the Great Mother Goddess, as does India. The Goddess is celebrated in every form, aspect and quality, through music, art, ritual, mantra and meditation, the Earth, nature and the transcendent beyond all expression. Bharata (India), is named after another Bharata who appeared in our history. Vishnu Purana further says, ऋषभो मरुदेव्याश्च ऋषभात भरतो भवेत् | भरताद भारतं वर्षं, भरतात सुमतिस्त्वभूत् || Rishabha was born to Marudevi, Bharata was born to Rishabh, Bharatavarsha (India) arose from Bharata, and Sumati arose from Bharata. Another interpretation of Bharata is the grammatical inference of the word Bharata itself. In Sanskrit, 'Bha' means 'knowledge/light' and 'rata' means 'devoted to'. We all know our country was the centre of knowledge and wisdom centuries ago. So the name 'Bharata' is a reference to this. Most of the concepts in Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Ramayana, Mahabharata are based on the premise of 'Dharma'. Though there isn't any word in English that can come close to explain the correct meaning of 'Dharma', it can be translated as righteousness. Hence, the culture of our country is called as 'Sanatana Dharma', which means, 'the eternal and natural way of living'. The culture of our country has been Dharma-based which is universal for all the people irrespective of their sects, gender and gotra lineage. The Sanatana Dharma includes present day Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. Or in other words it includes whoever stays in the land of Bharata and embraces Dharma. The land of Bharata started from the Himalayas to down South till the Indian Ocean. Bharata and its many parts was ruled by many famous dynasties. This map is put on display in Purana Qila, which is the ancient Indraprastha of Mahabharata. Take a look at the map and see the name of your region during those days. Mahabharata is simply the encyclopedia of ancient India. The geographical details are very comprehensive. To the northwest in Afghanistan is the country of Yavanas, who were the Bactrian Indo Greeks (Modern Begram). To their east in the Hindukush is the country of Ashvakas and Kambojas. The Kamviri Nuristanis of Afghanistan, Kamboj/Kamboh of Punjab and Kammas of Andhra Pradesh could be their partial descendants.

The story of origins behind India’s greatest storybook – The Panchatantra! #LongThread

#longthread Tarabai Bhosale-Maratha Queen who took charge of the empire at its lows and resisted Aurangzeb for 7 years against all odds Tarabai Bhosale was the daughter of Maratha general Hambirao Mohite. She was married to Rajaram Bhosale

ऐसे थे महाभारत के व्यूह और चक्रव्यूह ! भगवान कृष्ण की नीति के कारण, अर्जुन के पुत्र अभिमन्यु को चक्रव्यूह में प्रवेश करने का आदेश दिया था। चक्रव्यूह में निहत्थे अभिमन्यु पे जयद्रथ सहित 7 योद्धाओं द्वारा आक्रमण किया गया (जो कि युद्ध के नियमों के विरुद्ध था ) #LongThread

Kuldevta – The Devta Every Hindu Family Remembered. Until We Forgot.” #longthread He was not for show. He was for protection. He was not your choice. He was your family’s responsibility.