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vedas

  1. L

    The Real History of South Asia

    1900 BC- the Indus Valley Civilization, after centuries of decline resulting from droughts and other natural disasters, finally collapses. 1500 BC- nomadic tribes of Indo-European speakers from the steppes of Central Asia migrate to South Asia, bringing with them superior weapons technology in...
  2. The Crimson Universe

    Did Hinduism start with the arrival of the Aryans?

    Even though most hindus consider that hinduism is an eternal religion and that it existed from time immemorial, historians on the other hand believes that the roots of hinduism can be traced back to the Vedic period, with the arrival of the Aryans in the Indian subcontinent (1500 BCE - 500 BCE)...
  3. ronki23

    Questions on Mahabharat and Geeta

    Firstly, if this is in the wrong forum please move it to an appropriate one. I have been reading Amar Chitra Katha's Mahabharat and Geeta. I have some questions: Mahabharat 1) Why did Kunti not accept Karna as her son ? 2) Why did Karna choose the Kauravs? 3) Why did Vichitraveerya die of...
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    • bhagavad gita geeta gita hinduism krishna mahabharat mahabharata vedas
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Hinduism DIR
  4. atanu

    Sanskrit Effect

    It seems that recitation and memorisation of Sanskrit verses from the Vedas impact brain structure. A Neuroscientist Explores the "Sanskrit Effect" A friend however has pointed out that any memorisation act leads to such structural changes in brain and therefore memorisation of Vedic verses is...
  5. Rubellite Fae

    Vedic Deities

    There's a lot of focus of forms of Viṣṇu and Śiva, but the Vedas emphasize Indra, Agni, Soma and others. The academic view is that Śiva was native to the Indus Valley, Viṣṇu's various forms were native to the Ganges plains, and that the Aryans brought the Vedic religion. Over time these were...
  6. W3bcrowf3r

    I am reading the Quran, Gospel, Psalms, Tora, BoMormon, Avesta and i wonder if the Vedas are also...

    I wonder if the Vedas are also inspired by the One and Only God, our Father, who created the Heavens and the Earth, your God, my God, the God of everything and everyone. Now i am reading a translation, but the translation is polytheistic. And i don't trust translations, because 99% of the...
  7. DPK_RG

    What To Learn From The Vedas?

    We know that Vedas are the “TRUE ESSENCE OF LIFE”. Ancient India has produced many precious takeaways for the upcoming generations. From among them, the most important and sacred ones have been the Vedas. The Vedas have highlighted the major issues and concerns of life in a beautiful manner...
    • DPK_RG
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    • ancient india hinduism life vedas
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Hinduism DIR
  8. DPK_RG

    Duties of Husband and Wife According To Atharva Veda

    Vedas are the most important Indian scriptures written by ancient intellectuals. It describes every duty of a person born in the Vedic religion. Atharvaveda is the fourth book out of the total 4 Vedas, but has been a late addition to the Vedic scriptures. It clearly describes the duty of Husband...
    • DPK_RG
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    • hindu hindu dharma hinduism marriage relatioship rules vedas
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Hinduism DIR
  9. Rakovsky

    How to accommodate Purusha Prajapati with Shiva or Vishnu being Ishvara Svayam Bhagwan?

    I would like to direct a question in a respectful, non-debating way to followers of Hinduism. Since this is the Hindu section of the forum and I'm not Hindu, I'll allow myself one follow up only. The following question is quite interesting, since Hinduism is one of the world's oldest and largest...
  10. Subhankar Zac

    How old is the Universe? And what is future of the universe?

    You don't have to speak solely from your religious views alone. Various religions, philosophies and ideas give different timelines and theories about creation and it's future. But do you take the timeline and theories given by your religion literally or figuratively? Buddhism and Taoism deals...
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