The ancient numbers and numbering system mentioned in the Hindu scriptures namely the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and treatises, commentaries and texts written by the Rishis is the foundation for Vedic Mathematics, particle physics, chemistry, music and other subjects that have been adopted by the Western civilizations over the years. In fact, the study of... Continue Reading →
Bharatiya Jnana Parampara (Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)) / Vedic Sciences – Ratna – Precious Gems
ratnānām padmarāgo-asmi... – Bhagawan Shree Krishna, Srimad Bhagavad Maha Purana (11th Canto, 16th Chapter, Shloka 30) kaustubhākhyam-abhūd ratnaṁ padmarāgo mahodadheḥ... – Srimad Bhagavad Maha Purana (8th Canto, 8th Chapter, Shloka 05) As per our Hindu scriptures, at the time of the Mahā Pralaya, the entire gamut of creation (universe along with animate and inanimate beings) is completely... Continue Reading →
Bharatiya Jnana Parampara (Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)) / Vedic Sciences – Kusha Grass
Kusho-asmi darbha-jaatinaam - Bhagawan Shree Krishna, Srimad Bhagavad Maha Purana (11th Canto, 16th Chapter, Shloka 30). The humble kusha found growing in the wild is believed to be the purest entity in the universe, an epitome of the Supreme Self. The kusha is the greatest sanctifier, untainted by sin and wrongdoing as per the Hindu scriptures.... Continue Reading →
Bharatiya Jnana Parampara (Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)) / Vedic Sciences – Mandala – Sacred Geometry
सर्वशक्तिमयी सर्वमङ्गला सद्गति-प्रदा । सर्वेश्वरी सर्वमयी सर्वमन्त्र-स्वरूपिणी ॥ ५२॥ सर्व-यन्त्रात्मिका सर्व-तन्त्ररूपा मनोन्मनी । माहेश्वरी महादेवी महालक्ष्मी-मृडप्रिया ॥ ५३॥ The glory of the mandala has been best described in the Sri Lalithā Sahasranāma, an extraordinary text that extolls the greatness of the Supreme Self in the form of Divine Mother. Mandalas are excellent mediums and tools to improve one’s... Continue Reading →
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