Indian History with Dr. Veenus

India was a World Guru , and has made world’s largest contributions in the field of science and technology. Civil Engineering in Ancient India was known as Sthapatya Kala and term Vastu  originally derived from the root word vas,  meaning  to  dwell or  a  dwelling  place.   Art  of  architecture  and  construction  in  anc...

It will not be an exaggeration of the facts if we say that Mathematics was it its heights of glory in ancient India. The entire 1028 verses of Rigveda are written on one meter or the other which clearly indicates that mathematics was so deeply entwined  in ancient Indian lifestyle that the entire communication was done mathematically .  Out of six compulsory subjects which were pre requi...

Man and metals have an age-old relationship. Different periods of early human Civilization have been named after metals. The attributes of gold influenced the mind and heart of Indians so much that they conferred upon the supreme spirit the designation of hirnyagarbha. Some of the Gold and Silver ornaments from Indus Valley sites such as Mohenjodaro are hosted in the National Museum, New Delhi. Ka...

The episode explains the six vedangas - Shiksha,Vyakaran,Chanda,Nirukta,Kalp and jyotish in detail . #Vedangas  #Vedas  #vedicliterature

This episode gives an introduction of the Upanishads, #Vedas #vedicliterature #Upnishads

The Aranyakas  आरण्यक constitutes the philosophy behind ritual sacrifice of the ancient sacred texts, the Vedas. They represent the third layer of the Vedic texts which  are the Samhitas , Brahmanas ,Aranyakas and the Upanishads . This episode explains the meaning and content of the Aranyakas.  #आरण्यक  #vedicliterature  #Aranyak

The Brahmanas : ब्राह्मणम्,  are Vedic śruti works attached to the Samhitas  of the Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva Vedas. They are a secondary layer or classification of Sanskrit texts embedded within each Veda, often explain and give instructions on the performance of Vedic rituals .  This episode gives the details of Brahmanas.  #Vedas  #vedicliterature  #Brahmanas

The Brahmanas : ब्राह्मणम्, are Vedic śruti works attached to the Samhitas of the Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva Vedas. They are a secondary layer or classification of Sanskrit texts embedded within each Veda, often explain and give instructions on the performance of Vedic rituals . This episode gives the details of Brahmanas.   The Aranyakas आरण्यक constitutes the philosophy behind ritua...

This video explains how vedas are the ultimate source of knowledge and the meaning of Gayatri Mantra. It gives all the details for students who are prepairing for various competitions. Details of various recensions ,upanishads associated with these Vedas is also there in the video.   #Vedas  #Rigveda,Yajurveda,Samaveda,Atharvaveda   #vedicliterature

In Inter disciplinary approach learners draw two or more disciplines in order to advance their understanding of a subject or problem that extends beyond the boundary of any single subject. It is about creating something by thinking across boundaries.  So it can be said that collaboration among two or more academic disciplines to investigate a central problem, inquiry, or theme is known as int...

Cultural heritage is the legacy of tangible physical artefacts and intangible aspects of a group or society.    These are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations.    This refers to the Cultural Heritage including: buildings, historical places, monuments, handicraft, sculpture, painting, etc.  T...

The end of cities did not mean the end of the Harappan tradition. The Harappan communities merged into the surrounding agricultural groups. However, the centralised decision-making in the polity and economy had ended. The Harappan communities which continued after the urban phase would have retained their older traditions.  It is likely that the Harappan peasants would retain their forms of w...

The Shakti Peethas (holy places of cosmic power) are places of worship consecrated to the goddess 'Shakti', the female principal of Hinduism and the main deity of the Shakta sect.  HISTORY Sati married Shiva against Daksha's will but still craved for her father's acceptance of their marriage. Around this, Daksha organised a massive yagna to please the Gods. He purposely did not invite Shiva a...

Chota Char Dham   Char Dham, literally ‘the four abodes’, yatra refers to the journey up the mountains to four sacred temples in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is also referred to as 'Chhota Char Dham' to differentiate it from the bigger circuit of Char Dham sites.   The four temples that comprise Chota Char Dham are Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Badrinath Dham and...

Development in science and technology has made it possible to know more about archeology and history.   In case of archeology drones, aerial photography, lidar, KALEIDOS, Magnetometer, Electrical Resistivity Tomography has opened doors to new knowledge through excavations.  #ArtificialIntelligenceInHistory #ArtificialIntelligenceInArchaeology

The Char Dham (meaning: four abodes) is a set of four sacred sites in India. Chardham Yatra refers to  the journey of these four sites. It is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha (salvation).  The four Dhams are, Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram. It is believed that every Hindu should visit the Char Dhams during one's lifetime.  he Char Dham as defined by Ad...

This episode explains the difference between Alwars and Naynars.

This epsode explains different sects of Hinduism. Vaishnavism - Shaivism - Shaktism 

Shaktism – Worship of Goddess Shakti   Shakta refers to ‘worship of Goddess Shakti’.    Shakta Dharma is the science of cultivation of power.    Its followers also consider the Shakta religion as old as the ancient Vedic religion.    The followers of Shakti are often called ‘Shaktas’.   • On the first day, devotees worship the daughter of...

There are 12 Jyotirlinga in India. It is believed that Lord Shiva first manifested himself on Earth on the night of the Aridra Nakshatra. • A jyotirlinga or Jyotirlingam is a representation of Shiva. It is a Sanskrit word in which Jyoti means " Radiance" and linga is phallus.   Somnath Temple in Gujarat,   Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga-Andhra Pradesh,   Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga- Ma...

Vaishnavism     Vaishnavism is also known as bhagvatism, this sect regards Vishnu as the supreme God.  They focus their worship on the ten incarnations of Vishnu, which include Rama and Krishna.    The First Avatar: Matsya (The Fish)  The Third Avatar: Varaha (The Boar)  The Fourth Avatar: Narasimha (The Man-Lion)  The Fifth Avatar: Vamana (The Dwarf)&n...

Shaivism is the name given to the practice of worshipping Lord Shiva as the highest supreme Brahman. The two great epics of India, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, also indicate Shiva's importance.    One of the primary symbols of Shaivism is the linga (also known as "Lingam"), a phallic shape which represents Shiva by embodying both his regenerative capability as the destroyer and repr...

This video describes various reasons for celebrating Diwali.  #Diwali  #WhyDoWeCelebrateDiwali

Difference between BC and AD  • Standardized under the Julian and Georgian calendar, AD stands for Anno Domini which is a Latin term for “Year of our Lord” and is used as a label for measuring the years after Jesus Christ was born, while on the other hand, BC stands for measuring the years Before Christ.  • AD (Anno Domini) denotes the calendar era after the birth of Jesus Christ and tra...

Buddhism    Buddhism began in India during late 500 BCE from the teachings of a prince named Siddhartha Gautama who later came to be known as Gautama Buddha, meaning ‘enlightened one’. The religion is based upon the teachings, life experiences of its founder Siddhartha Gautam, born in circa 563 BCE.At the age of 29, Gautama left home and rejected his life of riches and embraced a lifesty...