The Celestial Key to the Vedas

The Celestial Key to the Vedas
Author: B. G. Sidharth
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1999-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780892817535

Astronomer B. G. Sidharth shows that the earliest portions of the Rig Veda can be dated as far back as 10,000 B.C. He provides evidence that "advanced" astronomical concepts such as precession and heliocentrism are encoded in the Vedas, which make complete sense only if these astronomical keys are known.


The Celestial Key to the Vedas

The Celestial Key to the Vedas
Author: B. G. Sidharth
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 122
Release: 1999-10-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1594775230

A leading astronomer proves that India had a thriving civilization capable of sophisticated astronomy long before Greece, Egypt, or any other world culture. • Provides conclusive evidence that the Rig Veda is 12,000 years old. • Establishes actual dates and places for many of the events in the Hindu epics. For more than a century scholars have debated the antiquity of the Vedas and their related literature, the Brahmanas and Puranas. Relying upon a host of assumptions from linguistic theory, anthropology, and archaeology, they have agreed upon 1500 b.c. as the earliest possible date for the Rig Veda, itself the oldest extant example of Indo-European literature. But in this groundbreaking book, astronomer B. G. Sidharth proves conclusively that the earliest portions of the Rig Veda can be dated as far back as 10,000 b.c. By deciphering the astronomical events and alignments contained in mythical and symbolic form in these ancient texts, Sidharth calls into question many if not all of the assumptions governing Indo-European prehistory. He explores such subjects as the astronomical significance of many Hindu deities and myths, the system of lunar asterisms used to mark time, the identity of the Asvins, and the sophisticated calendar of the ancients that harmonized solar and lunar cycles. Sidharth provides incontrovertible evidence that such "advanced" astronomical concepts as precession, heliocentrism, and the eclipse cycle are encoded in these ancient texts, passages of which make perfect sense only if these astronomical keys are known. Based on internal evidence in the Mahabharata and Ramayana, he also becomes the first to establish likely dates--and even places--for the events described in these famous epics. The Celestial Key to the Vedas is sure to astonish anyone concerned with astronomy, India, or the roots of civilization.


The Arctic Home in the Vedas

The Arctic Home in the Vedas
Author: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Publisher: Namaskar Book
Total Pages: 556
Release: 2024-02-12
Genre:
ISBN:

Unlock the mysteries of ancient wisdom with "The Arctic Home in the Vedas" by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Join him on a fascinating journey of exploration as he deciphers the enigmatic Vedic texts and ancient legends to reveal the secrets of the Arctic's role in ancient Indian culture. As Tilak's meticulous research unfolds, prepare to be transported to a time of myth and legend, where gods and mortals roamed the frozen landscapes of the Arctic. From celestial chariots to divine battles, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Vedic mythology and discover the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface. But amidst the epic tales and ancient lore, a deeper narrative emerges: What if the Arctic was more than just a distant land in the Vedic imagination? Prepare to explore Tilak's groundbreaking theory that the Arctic was the original home of the ancient Aryans, shaping the cultural and spiritual heritage of India in profound ways. Are you ready to embark on a quest for knowledge and enlightenment? Experience the thrill of discovery as Tilak's insights and revelations challenge conventional wisdom and invite you to see the Vedic texts in a new light. Whether you're a scholar, a seeker of truth, or simply curious about the ancient world, "The Arctic Home in the Vedas" offers a captivating journey of exploration and discovery. Will you dare to delve into the depths of Vedic mythology and uncover the secrets of the Arctic's ancient past? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Vedic wisdom and ancient legends, where each chapter of Tilak's book offers a new perspective on the mysteries of the past. Whether you're studying the Vedas or simply seeking inspiration from the wisdom of the ancients, prepare to be enlightened and empowered by Tilak's groundbreaking research. Don't miss your chance to decode the secrets of the Vedic texts with Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Let his pioneering work be your guide as you unravel the mysteries of the Arctic's ancient home and unlock the hidden truths that have shaped Indian culture for millennia. Seize the opportunity to own a piece of scholarly exploration. Purchase "The Arctic Home in the Vedas" now and embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment that will expand your mind and enrich your understanding of the ancient world.


Vedic Physics

Vedic Physics
Author: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781637545690

The ?igveda is the first book of humankind and the most sacred scripture of Hinduism. It also happens to be the most ill-understood book of our times. Despite the extensive study by academic and religious scholars, the purpose and meaning of the ?igveda and many ancient Hindu scriptures remain unclear. In this pathbreaking book, the discovery of the ?igveda as a book of ancient cosmology is described, and related to the seals of ancient Indus Valley Civilization, thereby challenging our perception of humanity."The Vedas have always been lauded as containing the secrets of cosmogenesis. Raja Roy in his remarkable book shows how this is true not only from the yogic vison but according to the latest insights of modern physics. The book takes the reader on a vast panoramic journey through the universe of matter, mind and human history as well."David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), Director, American Institute of Vedic Studies"Roy presents a new framework for the understanding of the Vedic hymns from the point of view of physics and then he draws parallels with recent theories on the nature of the universe. We celebrate the new path he has hewn through the bush of old scholarship."Professor Subhash Kak, Oklahoma State University


The Vedas

The Vedas
Author: Roshen Dalal
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2014-04-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 8184757638

Your essential guide to the Vedas When were the Vedas written, and why? Who were the people who composed them? Where did they come from, how did they live? Questions, conjectures and debates go hand in hand with the Vedas, the sacred keystone texts of Hinduism. Now, noted historian Roshen Dalal sifts through centuries of information and research to present, in a straightforward and succinct manner, an account of the Vedas that is authoritative yet accessible, thus appealing to both scholars and lay readers. In this book, key insights into the Vedas are complemented by a celebration of the poetry that lies within the texts. Using socio-economic data and archaeological and linguistic research, the author introduces us to the Vedic era, enabling us to understand the culture and philosophy that produced these ancient and sublime texts. • Based on original research and numerous authoritative sources, including auxiliary texts and early commentaries • Appendices featuring selected hymns from all four Vedas, and listing all the hymns that make up the Rig Veda • Conveniently cross-referenced with a wealth of information


Author:
Publisher: Apkallu Press
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2018-11-30
Genre:
ISBN:

The Apocalypse of Enoch and Bhuśunda The Apocalypse of Enoch and Bhuśunda challenges the underlying assumptions of the classical roots of civilization by restoring the original context of creation mythology. In this second volume of A Chronology of the Primeval Gods and the Western Sunrise, ancient myths from multiple geographies are correlated to spikes in cosmic rays over the past 120,000 years – as documented in ice core data. The chronology and content of these myths tell us that the primary forces behind these cataclysms were the most ancient gods - hyper-nova at the Galactic Center associated with Sgr A*(The Dragon), Sgr West (The Beast) and Sgr East (Hiranyâksha and Hiranyakas'ipu), with secondary supernova seen as the birth of new, destructive gods. Ancient myth has documented the cataclysmic destruction of the world on at least twenty occasions with four major geo-polar migrations, which has resulted in a shift of the earth’s equator on at least one occasion. Multiple myths are shown to represent a view of the sky that can only be seen from the Antarctic region. Multiple versions of the myths of Orion are analyzed, showing clear linkages between the Vedic myth of Trisanku, the Book of Genesis, Senmut's Tomb, and the myths of Prajāpati Daksa representing the oldest version of the Orion myth – older than Trishanku and Genesis by 20,000 years! The stunning conclusion explains how the “Watchers” of Enoch were the Vedic descendants of Ila and Iksvaku. These descendants of the seventh Manu had been observing and recording the stars as a source of cataclysm for at least 15,000 years prior to Enoch, thus allowing Enoch to prophesize a ‘new heaven.’ That prophecy became the foundation for St John’s Book of Revelations, which is shown to be a description of a series of cataclysms attributed to Sgr West. The book offers a new theory for explaining geo-polar migration. That theory suggests small shifts in the location of the earth’s center of gravity underlie each migration, but that there are multiple causes for the shifts.


Mysteries and Discoveries of Archaeoastronomy

Mysteries and Discoveries of Archaeoastronomy
Author: Giulio Magli
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2009-04-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387765662

The book is divided into two parts. In the first, the reader is taken on an ideal ‘world tour’ of many wonderful and enigmatic places in almost every continent, in search of traces of astronomical knowledge and lore of the sky. In the second part, Giulio Magli uses the elements presented in the tour to show that the fundamental idea which led to the construction of the astronomically-related giant monuments was the foundation of power, a foundation which was exploited by ‘replicating’ the sky. A possible interpretive model then emerges that is founded on the relationship the ancients had with “nature”, in the sense of everything that surrounded them, the cosmos. The numerous monumental astronomically aligned structures of the past then become interpretable as acts of will, expressions of power on the part of those who held it; the will to replicate the heavenly plane here on earth and to build sacred landscapes. Finally, having formulated his hypothesis, Professor Magli returns to visit one specific place in detail, searching for proof. This in-depth examination studies the most compelling, the most intensively studied, the most famous and, until recently, the most misunderstood sacred landscape on the planet - Giza, in Egypt. The archaeoastronomical analysis of the orientation of the Giza pyramids leads to the hypothesis that the pyramids of Cheops and Chephren belong to the same construction project.