The Mahabharata is one of the cornerstones of Hindu mythology and I have talked about it a LOT in this blog. So starting today, I will summarize this great epic in short snippets, so let’s go to the beginning. Our story starts with Shantanu, the king of the Kuru kingdom. Once, when Shantanu went hunting,Continue reading “Mahabharata I – Shantanu”
Category Archives: Mythology – Legend
Soma: Psychedelics in the Ancient World and India
Drugs are one of the foremost problems in our modern-day society. Drugs bolster all kinds of criminal organizations, and are nothing but a detriment to society. They destroy lives, families, and whole cities, even. The moral of the story? Don’t take drugs, kids! It may surprise you, though, that drugs have been consumed in formContinue reading “Soma: Psychedelics in the Ancient World and India”
Sapiens: A Review + Essay
The book Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind by Israeli author Yuval Noah Harari has both captivated and frenzied readers since its publication in 2011. A controversial and famously cyniecal book on the history of human society and culture, Harari’s writings have been subject to both admirant praise and harsh criticism from those who argueContinue reading “Sapiens: A Review + Essay”
A Comparison of Indo-European Legends
Greek mythology – and its close equivalent Roman mythology are some of the most popular ancient myths that people know of today. Norse mythology, or the stories of the Germanic peoples are also popular today – mainly because of the rise of modern-day children’s books like the Percy Jackson series, which offered kids a modern,Continue reading “A Comparison of Indo-European Legends”
The Younger Dryas – was there civilization in the Ice Age? Part I: Itihasas
We are taught in school that the earliest civilizations rose 6,000 years in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley. However, the mainstream academia has said that the earliest signs of civilization stretch further back to at least 8,000 BCE, or 10,000 years ago. And yet, there are some fringe scientists who disagree, who say (withContinue reading “The Younger Dryas – was there civilization in the Ice Age? Part I: Itihasas”
Out of Africa
We aren’t the only human species to have migrated out of Africa. In fact, our cousins have done it already, albeit to a lesser degree. The first time occurred just after the time our ancestors’ brains grew significantly and when we mastered the art of fire and was carried out by a species called HomoContinue reading “Out of Africa”
Our first steps Down Under and beyond
Australia is one of the most isolated and weirdest continents that humans have ever settled. Like, literally everything is just programmed to kill you. Name the biggest shark, largest venomous snake, most venomous snake, most venomous marine animal, a kickboxing freak of nature, and then we have koalas. While they look cuddly, a koala’s screamContinue reading “Our first steps Down Under and beyond”
Man v. Snake – the longest blood feud in history
Most people know the story of how Satan deceived Eve into eating the forbidden fruit of Eden in the Bible, and those people will also know that in order to do that, he takes the form of a serpent, or a snake. A lot of cultures fear and worship snakes, such as the Mayan Quetzalcoatl,Continue reading “Man v. Snake – the longest blood feud in history”
Coastal Karnataka – A guide
Goa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, mostly due to its beautiful beaches and luxury resorts. For the more adventurous, however, the regions south of Goa offer even more choice locations to spend your next vacation. This is the region of coastal Karnataka, comprising the districts of Uttara Kannada, Udupi, DakshinaContinue reading “Coastal Karnataka – A guide”
Mlecchas in Hindu culture – who were they?
DISCLAIMER: I do not support or oppose any of the things said here. This blog post is supposed to present facts in an informative manner and is not meant to offend, discriminate against, or criticize anyone. Have fun reading! ‘Mleccha’ is the Sanskrit word for ‘barbarian’ or ‘uncouth person’ and it features prominently in manyContinue reading “Mlecchas in Hindu culture – who were they?”
Anay Ganesh 