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”
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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?”
Was Krishna a real person? And what did he do?
Krishna is one of the most popular gods in Hinduism, and he is even seen as the Supreme God by many Hindus today. He has definitely performed some impressive feats, such as killing demons, marrying 16,100 girls along with his 8 queens to save them from becoming outcasts, and even lifting a huge mountain withContinue reading “Was Krishna a real person? And what did he do?”
Sanskrit Influence in South and Southeast Asia + Rise of the Chola Dynasty
Most of India was heavily Sanskritized by the 5th century BCE; even South India, where Dravidian language and culture held sway; Sanskrit words and rituals found themselves seeping into the local culture. As maritime trade flourished in Tamilakam, the lands of the Tamil people (modern day Tamil Nadu and Kerala), this sort of Sanskritization becameContinue reading “Sanskrit Influence in South and Southeast Asia + Rise of the Chola Dynasty”
Anay Ganesh 