The Annie Beasant account

Atrocities commited in the name of religion as given by Annie Beasant. Why did my men suffered because some kooky asshole lost his throne in a distant land?

Witness account

The old riddle - both a boon and a bane

I think there is always an 'other side' to everything. Like, if the Kauravas had won the war, the story of Mahabharatha would've been different.

An enigma called Gandhi

Words of Wisdom

Osho

 

His beautiful analysis of Bhagad Gita impresses me. He claims Lord Krishna as the father of Psychology with astounding reason. His adeptness at quoting both Western and Eastern scholars makes it more interesting. I refer to the ‘Bhagavad Gita: a Darshan vol 1 and 2’ by Osho.

 

“If you accept a great concept like God just by reading books then you are the worst self-traitor.”

 

These words have shaken me. I have begun to question my fundamentals. I fear I just look upon God only on time of need and to say thank you after receiving a favour. I, for one, knew viz heard/read that attaining ‘Brahma Gnana’, that to lose oneself in ‘Nivikalpa Samadhi’, is the ultimate aim for a Hindu but it never sank in like this.

 

regards,

Ramesh

 

"There is no use in learning, if we do not worship the good feet of the one who is in the form of pure knowledge."

- Thiruvalluvar

 

Well done young lady!!! Way to go

Deeper reality

“A hologram teaches us that some things in the universe may not lend themselves to this approach. If we try to take apart something constructed holographically, we will not get the pieces of which it is made, we will only get smaller wholes.

This insight suggested to Bohm another way of understanding Aspect's discovery. Bohm believes the reason subatomic particles are able to remain in contact with one another regardless of the distance separating them is not because they are sending some sort of mysterious signal back and forth, but because their separateness is an illusion. He argues that at some deeper level of reality such particles are not individual entities, but are actually extensions of the same fundamental something.

To enable people to better visualize what he means, Bohm offers the following illustration.

Imagine an aquarium containing a fish. Imagine also that you are unable to see the aquarium directly and your knowledge about it and what it contains comes from two television cameras, one directed at the aquarium's front and the other directed at its side.

As you stare at the two television monitors, you might assume that the fish on each of the screens are separate entities. After all, because the cameras are set at different angles, each of the images will be slightly different. But as you continue to watch the two fish, you will eventually become aware that there is a certain relationship between them.

When one turns, the other also makes a slightly different but corresponding turn; when one faces the front, the other always faces toward the side. If you remain unaware of the full scope of the situation, you might even conclude that the fish must be instantaneously communicating with one another, but this is clearly not the case.

This, says Bohm, is precisely what is going on between the subatomic particles in Aspect's experiment.

According to Bohm, the apparent faster-than-light connection between subatomic particles is really telling us that there is a deeper level of reality we are not privy to, a more complex dimension beyond our own that is analogous to the aquarium. And, he adds, we view objects such as subatomic particles as separate from one another because we are seeing only a portion of their reality.

Such particles are not separate "parts", but facets of a deeper and more underlying unity that is ultimately as holographic and indivisible as the previously mentioned rose. And since everything in physical reality is comprised of these "eidolons", the universe is itself a projection, a hologram.”

source: The Holographic Universe

I recently read an Osho book in which he said something like “"Whenever we say we saw the sea we saw only a part of the sea. The sea is so big that no one has seen the Sea."

This kind of deeper reality (suggested above by Bohm) has been given in our scriptures. Infact, the theory of everything is based on one substratum is the root of all the Hindu philosophy. That substratum is called God or Brahmam.

Hologram

To make a hologram, the object to be photographed is first bathed in the light of a laser beam. Then a second laser beam is bounced off the reflected light of the first and the resulting interference pattern (the area where the two laser beams commingle) is captured on film.

When the film is developed, it looks like a meaningless swirl of light and dark lines. But as soon as the developed film is illuminated by another laser beam, a three-dimensional image of the original object appears. The three-dimensionality of such images is not the only remarkable characteristic of holograms. If a hologram of a rose is cut in half and then illuminated by a laser, each half will still be found to contain the entire image of the rose.

Indeed, even if the halves are divided again, each snippet of film will always be found to contain a smaller but intact version of the original image. Unlike normal photographs, every part of a hologram contains all the information possessed by the whole. The "whole in every part" nature of a hologram provides us with an entirely new way of understanding organization and order.

Wanting to be an Ayonija

A word can mean different things to different people. It was paining for me to read what the word meant to a little girl. How her beautiful world got changed. Please read. Let us help stop the flesh trade.

The cruel story of a Yonija

Human birth by other means

While reading Vishnu Puranam I came across a word.

Ayonija

I can crudely translate that into, a girl not born through the female genital organ (Yoni).

It was startling to read, coz it means several possibilities.

Narration of the birth of a special girl by Soma (the moon god) reads as follows,

"...she sweated a lot and she wiped her sweat drops using the leafs of a plant. The "Garba" (the sperm-ova in her womb) came out through her sweat. She left to Indralokha. The "Garba" stayed in the leaves. The trees protected her. Then aided by Vayu, the trees and by me ( I used my rays to nourish her), she grew up to be a beautiful girl"

Does it refer to pollination, since according to our knowledge that is the nearest thing we can associate with it. Vayu (the wind) transporting pollen grains from one plant to another and the grains growing up to be plants.

Our Indian scriptures recognize even plants have life. This might have meant for them too. I mean the subject of this narration could be plants. But the word Ayonija is quite startling.

The Garba - we can call the combo of sperm and ova - seems to have been swept away by wind, incubated by trees and nourished by the moon light. Is it some kind of technology to produce human beings?

Has the modern science created an 'Ayonija' or an 'Ayonijan'?

Native American Poem

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Mountain dream

Ancient Indian Manuscript A Remarkable Earthquake Predictor

A very good article. Souce: http://www.100megsfree4.com/farshores/aindiman.htm

 

Even as seismologists, geologists and scientists research about earthquakes, their causes and their effects on human and animal life, an entire research on earthquakes is published in the Brahat Samhita, a manuscript written by an eminent astrologer Varahmihir dating back to 500 AD. The manuscript contains a special chapter on earthquakes and describes four types of earthquakes, ways to judge its advent and the reasons for their occurrence.

 

Lecturer in Vedic Astrology at the M.S. University Sanskrit Mahavidyaylaya, Rajendra Vyas, told The Times of India News Service: ``There is a separate chapter in the manuscript which in addition to describing four different types of earthquakes also speaks about Bhukamp Lakshan, meaning indicators of earthquakes before it happens and after it happens. The four types of earthquakes that are described in chapter 32 of the Brahat Samhita are: Vayumandal, Agnimandal, Indramandal (that occurred on January 26) and Varunmandal. The chapter itself is divided into four sections accordingly. The Indramandal type of earthquake is triggered due to certain planetary conditions and occurs when the earth enters one of the Nakshatras that fall between Abhijeet and Anuradha. On January 26, it was Dhanishta Nakshatra between these two coupled with a peculiar planetary condition that caused the earthquake, says Vyas. An interesting fact that Varamihir has written is a shloka describing the Indramandal bhukamp. It says this earthquake occurs in ``Arabu Surashtra, Malav, Karmishti Vrushti karam Manav avanchit, (Abu, Saurashtra and Malav - ancient name of Kutch). It brings with its beneficial rains and leads to springing up of water benefiting the society. ``This time, therefore, astrology predicts that now rains would bless Kutch and we can expect that this area would get enough water, adds Vyas.

 

 Varamihir writes that certain physiological and psychological effects are seen around 14 days before the Indramandal earthquake. It speaks of animals behaving strangely and about the deterioration of health of human beings. Infections or irritation of the mouth, throat and loose motions are common. According to Vyas, these symptoms were seen among people during Uttarayan, when many people had complained to doctors about such symptoms. ``I undertook a study to find out if what Varahmihir wrote about earthquakes matches with scientific research and facts seen now, says Vyas. ``This research proves that our ancient astrologers were scientific in their analysis and that we as Indians have failed to take our ancient manuscripts seriously. We need to turn back to these rich sources of scientific information so that we can forecast earthquakes. It is amazing to see how precise Varahmihir was. ``Varamihir writes that earthquakes occur due to the peculiar tilt of prithvi (earth) towards the northern side. Today, modern astronomers have proved that the earth is tilted on its axis. Varamihir further writes that due to this tilt, the Northern Hemisphere of the earth is more likely to be earthquake prone. Historically, research has shown that 80 per cent of the total earthquakes take place in the northern half of the earth. Varamihir has written that human beings are animals and just like animals, human beings too show signs of an impending earthquake. ``But due to ahamkar (pride) about their intellect, human beings fail to recognise signs that animals who are much more developed feel.: Today, many scientists have found that in earthquake-ravaged areas, changes in animal and human health are due to certain positively and negative charged ions that are released into the air.

 

Describing other earthquakes, Varamihir has said that the Vayumandal earthquake is preceded by peculiar smoke emissions in the sky, strong winds that uproot trees, and destroy jungles. It is also characterised by blunted rays of the sun. The Agnimandal earthquake can be predicted if indicators like ``ulka varsha:, i.e. falling stars, are visible in the sky. If the temperature soars and clouds are reduced, watertables deplete and intensity of the sun increases. One week before the Varunmandal earthquake, strange lights are seen similar to lightning during rains. There is a sudden flow of insects, especially bees, writes Varamihir. Modern scientists in many parts of the world have observed these varying precursors of the four types of earthquakes. But in India, Varamihir wrote it all as far back as 500 AD, just that modern Indians have forgotten their past and failed to recognise it as science, says Vyas.

Macaulay - The source of our identity crisis

Here you might find interesting to read the reasons Macaulay gave for choosing English as the medium of instruction for Indians. Do read to know about his justifications.

 

Macaulay's minute

I personally think what he knew was much less than he is supposed to know. The following statements are enough to show us his knowledge and his great estimation capability.

“I have no knowledge of either Sanscrit or Arabic. But I have done what I could to form a correct estimate of their value. I have read translations of the most celebrated Arabic and Sanscrit works. I have conversed, both here and at home, with men distinguished by their proficiency in the Eastern tongues. I am quite ready to take the oriental learning at the valuation of the orientalists themselves. I have never found one among them who could deny that a single shelf of a good European library was worth the whole native literature of India and Arabia..”

He was at this evil best when he said the following.

“ It is, I believe, no exaggeration to say that all the historical information which has been collected from all the books written in the Sanscrit language is less valuable than what may be found in the most paltry abridgments used at preparatory schools in England.”.

We are now happy to learn in the system designed by such a ‘scholar’.

 

regards,

Ramesh

 

"There is no use in learning, if we do not worship the good feet of the one who is in the form of pure knowledge."

- Thiruvalluvar

 

National Manuscript Mission

National Mission for Manuscripts is an initiative started by the government of India, to preserve the ancient knowledge of India. Please help, if you can. Here are the steps to be done to preserve the wealth of India. Please read through and familiarize yourself. As Swami Vivekananda said, whoever tries to bring the glorious past to the door of every Hindu is a great contributor to this nation, you could be one of them.

Why a Mission for Manuscripts?

·         India has a largest collection of manuscripts in the world.

·         Composed in different Indian languages and scripts, they covers religion, philosophy, science, arts and literature .

·         Preserved in materials such as birch bark, palm leaf, cloth, wood, stone and paper, they are spread all over the country and abroad.

·         Some of this wealth has disappeared , while a large portion is in a state of damage and decay.

·         India’s manuscripts wealth has to be preserved and redeemed.

What needs to be done

·  Take great care in handling manuscripts.

·  Clean manuscript folios carefully with a brush or cloth.

·  Attach wooden supports of a slightly little bigger size on either side of the palm leaf manuscript, wrap in cloth (preferably red in colour and tie evenly with cotton string).

·  During rainy season control fungal growth with the help of silica gel.

·  During summer use khas khas mats, outside windows and sprinkle water on them frequently.

·  For preventing insect attack, keep insect repellents like Napthaline, Para Dichloro Benzene in small cloth sachets. Use natural products like neem leaves, cinchona in the cupboard.

·  Take out the manuscripts at least once in a few months, air them for some time, brush if necessary and replace them in the cupboard.

·  If the palm-leaf or paper manuscript is in a damage or deteriorated condition, get in touch with Manuscripts Conservation Centre near your area for restoration treatment

What should not be done

1.      Exposure to direct sunlight.

2.      Stacking manuscripts one over the other.

3.      Using cellotapes or lamination for repair.

English New Year

I first decided to ignore it, then I even thought of celebrating this as Fools day or Spineless slugs day. It hurts, when the westerners celebrate our new year (occuring in April) as Fools day. I refuse to accept the Gregorian calendar system. It would take some time for me to adapt to this stand since I have to use this for my work. Anyway I am trying to use the Indan calendar system in my thoughts and references as well.

After all this, I am acknowledging it just for you.

Well, wish you a very happy and prosperous english new year.

TSunami and my thoughts

The Tsunami waves that plunged into the seashore of Tamilnadu have left an indelible fear in the mind of people. Like a professional killer who operates stealthily, the king of sea took away many lives. The shores of Tamilnadu have faced many cyclones and the intrusions of Sea but this time they were caught unawares.

 

In the history of Tamils, there were several occasions when the Sea ate their cities; the most prominent were the loss of ‘KumarikKandam’, Kapadapuram alias Alaivaay Nagaram and the destruction of the magnificent, Kaveripoompattinam alias Puhar. I wonder whether the Tamil word ‘Kadarkkoll’ refers to the Tsunami, because from the information we get from the Sangam and related literature, the ‘Kadarkkoll’ occurred a few times in the space of centuries. That truly marks a Tsunami hit.

 

When a thing occurs frequently at a place, the locals will get knowledge about that and will pass the information to the future generations. That way the people of that particular place will grow resistant to the particular thing or develop ways to overcome that thing. This is essence of evolution. Thus the knowledge pertaining to the area alone develops and become part of the Traditional knowledge systems of that area. Now, it seems this cannot be applied to the Tsunamis occurring at Indian shores. Because, every time the Tsunamis struck, they were spaced between many decades that are enough to prevent the information from being passed on. The Tamils, who are known sea-farers from time immemorial, are yet to develop any warning systems that can foretell the Tsunamis. That clearly explains, not the inability of the Tamils, but the frequency of the Tsunamis at this place.

 

Every time, I suppose, they were taken as the wrath of the gods, like the loss of Puhar which was due to the wrath of Indra, and forgotten as a sad chapter. Remember I am not saying these are foolish. The fury of Indra over the destruction of Puhar was attributed to the stoppage of ‘Indra Vizha’ (Festival for Indra) used to be celebrated at the sea shores on ‘Chitra Pournami’, the full moon day on Chithirai or Chaitra (Apr-May) month. We never know what relations these contain. Modern science has not yet understood the mind, the being and the nature and therefore we are ill-positioned to dismiss anything as false beliefs, customs.

 

God knows better.

 

regards,

Ramesh

 

"There is no use in learning, if we do not worship the good feet of the one who is in the form of pure knowledge."

- Thiruvalluvar