Hindu sages were already talking about:

• The Big Bang
• Cyclical creation
• Time scales of TRILLIONS of years

Hinduism doesn’t see time as linear. It’s cyclical — creation, sustenance, destruction, and rebirth.

This cycle is known as:  

• Srishti (creation)  
• Sthiti (preservation)  
• Pralaya (dissolution)

The same universe is created and destroyed… again and again. This cycle is not random — it’s mathematically defined in the Vedas and Purāṇas.

The Vishnu Purana (1.3.8–10) and Bhagavata Purana (3.11) lay out a cosmic time scale so vast, it stuns modern minds.

Let’s start with the smallest cosmic unit:

1 Mahāyuga (Chaturyuga) = 4,320,000 years

• • It includes:
    • — Satya Yuga = 17,28,000 years
    • — Treta Yuga = 12,96,000 years
    • — Dvapara Yuga = 8,64,000 years
    • — Kali Yuga = 4,32,000 years
  • We are currently in Kali Yuga, which began in 3102 BCE.

1 Kalpa (Day of Brahma) = 1,000 Mahāyugas = 4.32 billion years

Sanskrit: “sahasra-yuga-paryantam ahar yad brahmaṇo viduḥ rātriṁ yuga-sahasrāntaṁ te ’ho-rātra-vido janāḥ” — Bhagavad Gītā 8.17

Translation: A single day of Brahma is equal to 1,000 Yuga cycles (Mahāyugas). So is his night.

1 night of Brahma = 4.32 billion years (inactive phase)

That means 1 full day-night of Brahma = 8.64 billion years

At night, the universe dissolves (pralaya), and remains in a dormant state until the next cycle.

• Here’s a more simplified view —
• 1 human year = 1 day for the Devas
• 1 day of Brahma = 4.32 billion years
• 1 night of Brahma = 4.32 billion years
• 1 full day-night of Brahma = 8.64 billion years

Let that sink in.

Now let’s scale up. Here’s where it gets wild:

• 30 Brahma days = 1 Brahma month = 259.2 billion years
• 12 months = 1 Brahma year = 3.11 trillion years
• Brahma lives 100 years = 311.04 trillion years

That’s how long one cycle of the universe lasts. Then… everything resets.

After this, a new Brahma takes form and the cycle repeats eternally.

This is the Maha-Pralaya, or final dissolution.

And where are we now?

According to Surya Siddhanta and Puranas:

We are in the 51st year of Brahma

In the first day (Shveta Varaha Kalpa) of that year

In the 28th Mahāyuga of the current Kalpa  

In the Kali Yuga, which began in 3102 BCE

Meaning this current universe has already existed for over 155 trillion years — in Brahma’s time.

Even the Big Bang theory estimates the universe’s age as 13.8 billion years.

But Hindu cosmology describes a 4.32 billion year cycle within an even bigger framework — repeated again and again.

Science is just catching up.

In 1930s, cosmologists like Georges Lemaître proposed the Big Bang.

But over 5,000 years ago, the Nasadiya Sukta of the Rig Veda (10.129) posed a question:

• “Who truly knows how creation happened?”
• “Perhaps even He from whom the universe emerged does not know…

This is not dogma. It’s humility and cosmic insight.

19th century scholars were stunned

The 19th century scholars were so stunned, French astronomer Jean-Sylvain Bailly wrote:

“The Hindu systems of astronomy are so ancient, that they must have preceded even the oldest Greek systems.”

They couldn’t explain how Hindus knew this.

Quantum physics and cosmology are slowly catching up

Today, quantum physics and cosmology are slowly catching up. Concepts like:

• Multiverse
• Cyclical universes
• Heat death and rebirth

All echo what Hindu seers said thousands of years ago — in the Vedas and Upanishads.

Hindu texts describe the universe as one among infinite universes (Multiverse Theory).

Bhagavata Purana 6.16.37: “ananta-koti brahmāṇḍa”

Translation: “There are countless millions of universes.”

To the rishis, time wasn’t just a number.

It was a cosmic rhythm. An endless dance of creation, dissolution, and rebirth.

What modern science calls theory — Hinduism made part of daily meditation.

This is not mythology.

It’s a deeply spiritual cosmology — rooted in mathematics, meditation, and metaphysics.

No civilization — not the Greeks, not the Egyptians, not the Chinese — came close to this scale of cosmic imagination.

The Big Bang is seen as just the start of one of infinite cycles.

Creation is not a one-time event.

Hindu cosmology doesn’t ask you to believe blindly.

It invites you to explore:

— Look outward through astronomy

— Look inward through meditation

And you’ll realize — the universe was never just “out there.” It’s also within you.

Next time

So the next time someone calls Hinduism “primitive,” remind them:

When the West said Earth was 6,000 years old… Sanātana Dharma had already mapped TRILLIONS.

Zero and the Decimal System

The concept of zero as a number and the decimal numeral system originated in Bharat, formalized by mathematicians like Aryabhata and Brahmagupta (circa 5th–7th centuries). This revolutionized mathematics and underpins modern computing.

Yoga and Meditation

Originating over 5,000 years ago, yoga (codified in texts like Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras) and meditation practices have spread globally, influencing physical and mental well-being.

Ayurveda

One of the world’s oldest holistic medical systems, dating back over 3,000 years, Ayurveda emphasizes balance in diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies, still practiced worldwide.

Chess (Chaturanga)

The precursor to modern chess, chaturanga, was developed in Bharat around the 6th century, spreading to Persia and Europe, shaping strategic board games.

Spices and Cuisine

Bharat’s spice trade (e.g., black pepper, cardamom) shaped global culinary traditions, and dishes like curry have become international staples.

Textiles and Dyes

Techniques like block printing, cotton weaving, and indigo dyeing (e.g., from ancient Indus Valley civilizations) influenced global fashion and trade.

Metallurgy

The Iron Pillar of Delhi (4th century) and wootz steel (crucible steel) demonstrate Bharat’s advanced metallurgical skills, influencing sword-making in the Middle East (Damascus steel).

Astronomy and Mathematics

Aryabhata’s work on planetary motion, trigonometry, and pi, and later contributions like Ramanujan’s mathematical theorems, advanced global scientific thought.

Philosophical Systems

Schools like Vedanta, Buddhism, and Jainism offered profound insights into ethics, consciousness, and non-violence, influencing global spirituality.

Sanskrit Literature and Epics

Texts like the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Kamasutra provided narrative, ethical, and cultural frameworks that resonate in global literature.

Plastic Surgery

Sushruta’s Samhita (circa 6th century BCE) detailed surgical techniques, including reconstructive surgery, laying foundations for modern practices.

Cotton and Jute

Bharat pioneered cotton cultivation and weaving (as early as 3000 BCE), and jute production, impacting global textile industries.

Martial Arts

Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art from Kerala, influenced other Asian martial arts through Buddhist monks.

Linguistic Influence

Sanskrit, the root of many Indo-European languages, and the Devanagari script influenced linguistic studies and writing systems.

Non-Violence (Ahimsa)

Popularized (in-correctly mind you) by Mahatma Gandhi, rooted in Jainism and Buddhism, ahimsa inspired global civil rights movements.

Snakes and Ladders

Originating as a moral teaching game (Moksha Patam), it became a popular board game worldwide.

Buttons

Functional buttons, first used in the Indus Valley Civilization, became a global clothing staple.

Modern IT and Software

Bharat’s tech industry, with hubs like Bengaluru, has driven global software development and outsourcing since the late 20th century.

Now mind you that this list is not exhaustive but is an initial attempt to highlight Bharat’s diverse and enduring impact.

श्रीब्रह्माण्डपुराणे उत्तरखण्डे श्रीहयग्रीवा अगस्त्यसंवादे).

Hayagriva explains about Lalitha Tripura Sundari. Once Lalitha Devi called all Devatas to compose a Hymn containing her names and greatness.

Thus Vasini & Vak devatas composed the Lalitha Sahasranama consisting of the most secret mantras After composing, they all chanted Sahasranama before Lalithambikai.

Pleased by this Devi blessed them, whoever chants this will obtain my favor, wishes of them will be granted. Regular chanting is as beneficial as visiting religious places, taking bath in holy river.

Those who recite Lalitha Sahasranama on Fridays will receive blessings abundantly. Chanting Devi’s name once equals chanting Shiva’s name thousand times, which itself equals chanting Vishnu’s name.

In homes where this is chanted regularly there will Lakshmi Kataksham always For those who are affected by Rahu dosha or to whom Rahu Dasha is running chant Lalitha Sahasranamam during Rahu Kaalam on Tuesday & Friday by lighting a ghee lamp at home

Devi is Navagraha nayaki. Tuesday Rahu Kaalam is 3 to 4:30 and Friday 10:30 to 12.. Light diya using ghee and chant Sahasranamam.

Adi Shankaracharya, or Adi Shankara, or the first Shankara, was a great Vedic guru, philosopher, and teacher. Adi Shankaracharya was an ocean of wisdom and possessed vast knowledge from a very early age. Throughout his journey, Adi Shankara integrated the concepts of older “Advaita Vedanta” and taught the fundamental purpose of Upanishads.

Adi Shankaracharya was from a poor Brahmin family from Kaladi (currently Kerala, India). His father was Sivaguru, and his mother was Aryamba. Both of his parents were great devotees of Lord Shiva. every day they prayed to the Lord for a child, which was later fulfilled.

It is believed that one day, Lord Shiva came into Aryamba’s dream and told her that he would appear in this world as her child. Thus, Adi Shankaracharya is often cited as the avatar of Mahadev himself. At an early age, Shankara lost his father. So, it was his mother Aryamba, who brought him up and educated him. From an early age, Shankara was found to be an exceptionally brilliant child. At age two, he could fluently speak and write in Sanskrit. He studied all four Vedas and could recite them effortlessly by age four. When he turned twelve, he left his home and started living an ascetic life. While searching for a guru, Adi Shankara met his acharya Govinda Bhagavatpada. Under his guidance, Shankara read and studied numerous ancient texts such as Vedas, Brahmasutras, Upanishads, etc.

One of Adi Shankaracharya’s most remarkable works is his commentaries of Brahma Sutras ( an ancient text by Sage Vyasa). Brahma Sutra Bhasya is the oldest surviving commentary on Brahma Sutras. Moreover, he had also commented on ten Upanishads such as Brihadaranyaka, the Chandogya, the Aitareya, the Taittiriya, the Kena, Isha Upanishad, the Katha Upanishad, the Mundaka, the Prashna, and the Mandukya.

Guru Adi Shankaracharya is the author of the ancient Sanskrit text, Upadesasahasri (the thousand teachings). It is an 8th-century text which consists of two parts – metric and prose. The metric or verse part includes nineteen chapters, whereas the prose part has three branches. The first part talks about the issues of Advaita Vedanta. In this verse, he states that pure consciousness, atman, and awareness are the true self, not a body and mind. Then, in the prose part, the sage explained ways to reach the final destination or liberation.

Writings

Besides commentaries on important texts, he wrote stotras for Sri Krishna (Vaishnanism) and Lord Shiva (Shaivism). He composed seventy-two hymns for gods and goddesses. He also wrote twenty-three texts to spread his teachings of non-dualism or Advaita Vedanta. They are –

Bhasya

• Brahmasūtra
• Aitareya Upaniṣad (Rigveda)
• Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad (Śukla Yajurveda)
• Īśa Upaniṣad (Śukla Yajurveda)
• Taittirīya Upaniṣad (Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda)
• Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad (Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda)
• Kaṭha Upaniṣad (Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda)
• Kena Upaniṣad (samaveda)
• Chāndogya Upaniṣad (samaveda)
• Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad[note 1] (Atharvaveda) and Gauḍapāda Kārika Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad (Atharvaveda)
• Praśna Upaniṣad (Atharvaveda)
• Bhagavadgīta (Mahabhārata)
• Vishnu Sahasranama (Mahabhārata)
• Sānatsujātiya (Mahabhārata)
• Gāyatri Mantraṃ
• Prakaraṇa grantha

Treatises

• Vivekacūḍāmaṇi (Crest-Jewel of Wisdom)
• Upadeśasāhasri (A thousand teachings)
• Śataśloki
• Daśaśloki
• Ekaśloki
• Pañcīkaraṇa
• Ātma bodha
• Aparokṣānubhūti
• Sādhana Pañcakaṃ
• Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam
• Manīśa Pañcakaṃ
• Yati Pañcakaṃ
• Vākyasudha
• Tattva bodha
• Vākya vṛtti
• Siddhānta Tattva Vindu
• Nirguṇa Mānasa Pūja
• Prasnottara Ratna Malika (The Gem-Garland of Questions and Answers)
• Prabodhasudhakara
• Svatma Prakasika

Stotra

• Ganesha Pancharatnam
• Annapurnashtakam
• Kalabhairavashtakam
• Dakshinamurthy Stotram
• Krishnashtakam
• Bhaja Govindaṃ, also known as Mohamuḍgara
• Śivānandalahari
• Saundaryalahari
• Śrī Lakṣmīnṛsiṃha Karāvalamba Stotraṃ
• Kanakadhāra Stotraṃ
• Bhavāni Aṣṭakaṃ
• Śiva Mānasa Pūja
• Pandurangashtakam
• Subramanya Bhujangam
• Kashi Panchakam
• Nirvana Shatakam
• Guru Paduka Stotram

Disciples

1. Padmapada
2. Totakacharya
3. Hastamalakacharya
4. Sureshvara

Four Peethams

1. Sringeri – Among the four Peethams, Sringeri was the first institute. It resides near the banks of the Tunga river in Karnataka. Sureshvaracharya governed this monastery, which follows the principles of Yajur Veda.
2. Dwarka – In the western city of Dwarka (state of Gujarat) lies the DwarkaPeetham. Hastamalakacharya was the headmaster of this monastery, whose formation basis was Sama Veda.
3. Jyotirmatha – Built on the principle of Atharva Veda, this monastery located in the city of Joshimath, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India, and Totakacharya was the headmaster.
4. Govardhanmatha – It lies in the eastern part of India in the city of Puri in the state of Odisha, whose governor was Padmapada. It was built on the principle of Rig Veda.

It is believed that Adi Shankaracharya lived for only 32 years. In that time, Adi Shankaracharya is known to have travelled all across Bharat twice. It is also said that the saint was last seen heading towards the Himalayas and spent the last moment of his life in a cave near Kedarnath.

Major source: Twitter thread from @Priyamvada227s

Ramakrishna Hari – a sacred mantra echoing across Pandharpur for centuries. This is not just a chant – it’s the prāṇa of Bhakti, carried by saints like Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath, and Tukaram Maharaj.

पंढरीचा गजर – रामकृष्णहरी! हे नाम म्हणजे वारीचं हृदय, भक्तीचं श्वास, आणि मोक्षाचं द्वार!” (Pandharpur resounds – Ramakrishna Hari! This chant is the heart of the Wari, the breath of Bhakti, and the gateway to liberation!)

In the words of Sant Tukaram: “रामकृष्णहरी नाम घेतां, तरी तरी तरी पावता!” Just take this name again and again – you will cross over the ocean of samsara.

Each name – Rama, Krishna, Hari – is a divine form of Vishnu. But why all three together? Because Vitthala is Purna Purusha – he reflects the maryada of Rama, the leela of Krishna, and the compassion of Hari.

For Warkaris, “Ramakrishna Hari” is not a chant for the afterlife – It is Vaikuntha brought into every breath. A mantra that transforms karma into liberation, pain into peace.

And when the streets of Pandharpur echo: “रामकृष्णहरी! रामकृष्णहरी!” – it’s not just a bhajan, it’s the pulse of Sanatana Bhakti passed down through centuries.

The Skanda Purana affirms: “नामैकं यद्विष्णोः श्रवणपतितं शुद्ध्यति जगत्।” Even the mere hearing of Vishnu’s name purifies the entire world.

Where Bhakti flows, Shakti awakens. Where Vitthala stands, Dharma is eternal. Ramakrishna Hari! Vitthala Vitthala Vitthala!

I used to say yes to everything:

• Last minute requests at 5pm
• Weekend emails “that couldn’t wait”
• “Quick” calls that stole my focus time

All because I didn’t know how to say no.

Everything changed when I switched to these 12 power phrases

Strong boundaries don’t require explanation. They require the right words at the right moment

TRUTH: This is a lie — born in colonial missionary labs and recycled by modern anti-Hindu puppets like D.N. Jha, who had neither the Sanskrit nor the honesty to interpret Vedas through Nirukta or Dhātupāṭha.

Let’s dismantle it, point by point.

1. Yajurveda starts with: “Pashūn Pāhi” (Yajurveda 1.1)
   • “First verse: “Protect the animals.” The Veda that defines ritual life begins by commanding animal protection, not slaughter. This alone destroys the premise.
2. Yajña = Adhwara (Non-violent)
   • Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa 1.1.2.6
     • Adhwara = that in which no killing occurs
     • Dhvara = violence; a- = negation
   • By definition, Yajña cannot involve killing. Claiming so is like hating your own mother because you believe you fell from sky like Mr Bean— utterly ridiculous.
3. Ukṣa ≠ Bull for sacrifice
   • Even Monier Williams — missionary scholar appointed to the Boden Chair (created to convert Hindus) — defined Ukṣa as:
     • Rain cloud
     • Soma herb
     • Potency or virility
   • Nirukta confirms Ukṣa refers to rain and generative force, not an animal.
   • Even with a conversion agenda, Monier Williams couldn’t push this lie. But today’s “secular scholars” go lower than colonial era missionaries.
4. Vaśā ≠ Barren Cow
   • Atharvaveda 10.10.4: Vaśā is linked with Sahasradhārā — a thousand nourishing streams.
     • A “barren cow” producing endless nourishment? Absurd.
   • Atharvaveda 10.190: Vaśī = divine controlling power, recited daily in Sandhyā.
     • Are Hindus chanting “barren cow” every day?
   • Atharvaveda 20.103.15: Vaśā = fertile land or wife with children — clear symbol of abundance, not sterility.
   • Monier Williams also defines Vaśā as a medicinal herb, not an animal.
   • Nirukta lists vaś as control, regulation, integration — not barren cow.
   • This is not a mistranslation. It is a deliberate distortion.
5. Nirukta is the Vedānga dedicated to Vedic word decoding.
   • Nirukta:
     • Vaś means control, not animal.
     • Ukṣa = cloud/rain/herb, not bull.
   • Yāska strictly warns against inserting meanings not grounded in root logic.
6. Even Monier Williams Didn’t Dare Go This Far
   • Let’s be clear: Monier Williams held the Boden Chair, created specifically to aid conversion of Hindus. In his own dictionary preface, he states this objective openly. Yet even he never defined:
     • Vaśā necessarily as a barren cow
     • Ukṣa necessarily as a bull to be killed
   • So when today’s anti-Hindu crusaders stretch Vedic terms further than missionaries, one must ask:
     • Is this ignorance? Or is this anti-national agenda?
   • And now — the desperation

Once @Grok surrendered and admitted: link1 and link2

• “There is no beef in Vedas,” these same people panicked and shifted to:
  • “Maybe bulls?”
  • “Maybe barren cows?”
• Why this frantic need to prove some killing — any killing — as long as it stains Hinduism?
• Is it blind ego that can’t bow to Satya? Or is it a paid agenda to attack Sanātan Dharma again and again — no matter how absurd the lies become? Because this isn’t scholarship. It’s propaganda — wrapped in Sanskrit.
• The Vedas are clear. Nirukta is clear. Even AI surrendered. But these minds? Still fighting — not to find truth, but to protect their hate.

So I ask: What’s stopping you from surrendering to Satya? Your ignorance? Your ego? Or your intent?

Sanātan Dharma doesn’t just survive lies. It shatters them.

Puranas are the largest literature of India and yet many scholars ignore or discredit them. Honoring the Puranas is an essential part of India’s civilizational awakening.

There are 18 Mukhya (Major) Puranas and 18 Upa (Minor) Puranas, with over 400,000 verses.

Sage Ved Vyasa sat under a tree in Badrinath and underwent deep meditation. Finally, he attained the peak of enlightenment and was inspired to compose the Mahabharata, the Vedas, and the Puranas. There are 18 Puranas in total, each with their respective significance and value.

What Is The Importance Of The Hindu Puranas?

They are full of lessons, teachings, and principles that can only improve the lives of the people if implemented. The 18 Puranas act as a savior in this case because each Purana conveys the same message as the Vedas but in the form of stories and conversations between people. However, they can be further grouped into 3 categories.

1. The first category is known as Sattva or Truth which includes the virtues of Lord Vishnu.
2. The next category is popularly called Tamas or Ignorance which conveys the virtues of Lord Shiva.
3. And, finally, the third category is Rajas or Passion. It not only offers the virtues of the God of Shakti but also of other 18 Puranas Names in Hinduism.

Some of the more important Puranas —

Padma Purana

The Padma Purana features five chapters but 55,000 shlokas. It tells us the story of how Lord Brahma was born and a detailed description of the inception of the universe. This Purana falls under the Sattva and also mentions why months are significant in the Hindu religion.

Vayu Purana

In Hinduism has several gods and goddesses. The Vayu Purana makes you familiar with a few of them. Moreover, it also acquaints you with notable sages and demons. You will also find stories about Surya, and ancient kings that once ruled the earth.

Narada Purana

He was a devout follower of Lord Vishnu. Thus, the Narada Purana is filled with Vishnu Bhakti and various teachings of Lord Vishnu. This Purana is believed to be the first one written and, therefore, is the oldest. It only has two chapters with 25,000 shlokas.

Agni Purana

This is another form of Lord Vishnu and the Agni Purana consists of praises for Agni. It spans over 383 chapters in 15,000 shlokas and mentions details about Lakshana Shastra which is figures of speech in English.

Brahma Vaivarta Purana

Krishna is an avatar of Vishnu and, thus, this Purana is a part of Sattva. The Brahma Vaivarta Purana weaves tales about Krishna and Radha. As you read through 218 chapters and 18,000 shlokas, you will also find the mention of Brahma, Saraswati & Tulsi.

Varaha (Boar) Purana

The Varaha Purana is divided into 217 chapters and 10,000 shlokas. It tells us different stories of the Varaha avatar of Lord Vishnu. Thus, this Purana also falls under Sattva and conveys the virtues of Lord Vishnu.

Vamana Purana

Vishnu was once reincarnated as a vaman (dwarf). This Purana talks about his experiences as a vama while also providing a detailed account of human development. It stretches for 95 chapters through 10,000 shlokas and also conveys the Vedas & Upanishads in a simplified form

Matsya Purana

This Purana an overview of all Puranas. It falls under Tamas and features 290 chapters relayed in 14,000 shlokas. It is quite an interesting study for every researcher because it can be interpreted into many life lessons.

Brahmanda Purana

This Purana reveals the secrets of the universe. It tells us the story of the origin of the Brahmanda (Total Universe) and how the Navagrahas (9 celestial bodies) were created. The origin story of every other celestial body is also included in this Purana which belongs to the Rajas category.

Garuda Purana

This Purana extends for 279 chapters in 18,000 shlokas. Throughout this Purana, you will find conversations between Lord Vishnu and his vahana (carrier/vehicle), Garuda. These conversations are mostly found to be around good and evil, Truth, and Death.

Kurma (Tortoise) Purana

In this Vishnu is the narrator himself. It records his experiences during the Samudra Manthan when he assumed the avatar of a tortoise The conflict between the Devas and the Asuras during this period has several lessons that can benefit mankind.

Skanda Purana

Is divided into 7 chapters: Maheswara (Shiv ji), Vishnu, Brahma, Kasi (The city), Avanti, Nagara, and Prabhasa, and 81,000 shlokas. On reading the shlokas, you will find clear mentions of the Himalayan regions. This Purana is mostly concerned with the history and geography of India.

Linga Purana

This Purana falls under the Tamas Guna and conveys the teachings of Lord Shiva. You will find several conversations and stories about the heavenly cow, Nandi, and a devout disciple of Lord Shiva, Dhruva. This spans 163 chapters in 11,000 shlokas.

Bhavishya (Future) Purana

As the name suggests, the Bhavishya Purana features stories and events from the future. You will also find the teachings and virtues of Lord Surya mentioned in the words of Lord Brahma. There are 129 chapters in this Purana with 28,000 shlokas.

Markandeya Purana

This Purana features several stories which convey valuable life lessons. For example, the first one features four birds that teach us how to distinguish between right and wrong. It belongs to the Rajas Guna and goes on for 137 chapters with 9000 shlokas.

Bhagvata Purana

You will find all the teachings virtues of the 18 Puranas in the Bhagvata Purana. It emphasizes the importance of spirituality with the help of 12 chapters and 18,000 shlokas. It establishes the superiority of the divine power with the help of stories from. Here one hears, learns about Sri Krishna and his birth, Leelas and life.

Shiva Purana

Glory of Lord Shiva Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Shiva Purana celebrates his divine attributes and chronicles the tales of his manifestations. It also presents the philosophical concepts of Advaita (non-dualism) and Shiva’s role as the ultimate reality.

Vishnu Purana

There are several stories surrounding Vishnu, including his incarnations, which are found in this Vishnu Purana. The narrator in this Purana is Sage Parashara who imparts valuable knowledge and teachings through his conversations with his student, Rishi Maitreya

Brahma Purana

The Padma Purana consists of 138 chapters and each one relays a vivid description of mythology, cosmology, and Dharma, the Universal Law which binds every living creature and celestial body. This Purana falls under Sattva and has an ample amount of information about the holy rivers and cities which are relevant to Hinduism.

Citation:

• All of the above was copied from Priyamvada ji’s tweet at https://x.com/Priyamvada227s/status/1905070820172689803.
• Certain changes I have made are
  • Remove the word mythological  (unnecessary to fit our reality into western thought) and
  • In certain places provided English meaning to certain words like Mukhya (Major), Upa (Minor), Bhavishya (Future), Maheswara (Shiv ji), Kurma (Tortoise), vahana (carrier/vehicle) etc.
  • Minor edits for better presentation

Every temple is constructed at high electromagnetic activities place, when we enter barefoot there it charges our mind & body with positivity.

We all know that while working with electricity one must wear footwear which will insulate you from earth’s conductivity. Ancient Hindus were aware of this fact. The ancient Hindu temples were constructed at places of high electromagnetic activity and which has a positive effect on our bodies and minds.

That is why you must be barefoot inside the temple so that your body works as a conductor and yet get you charged with those electromagnetic forces.

1. Our duty and responsibilities are our Dharma

2. Everything happens for the good

3. The body is just like clothes for our soul

4. Death is an opportunity to transcend

5. There is no escape from Karma

6. The hard times bring the best out of us

7. Three gates to Hell are Anger (Krodh), Lust (Kama) and Greed (Lobh)

8. A man is made by belief, as he believes so he is.

9. You have right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of our actions.

10. The truth can never be destroyed. One should not be afraid of doing good.