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Sep 21, 2018 тАв 9 tweets тАв 16 min read
Today is Vamana Dwadshi, the day Bhagwan Vishnu incarnated as a midget brahmin to tame the inflated ego of King Bali, grandson of Bhakta Prahlad and the erstwhile ruler of the three lokas. Read the story in the poetry thread that follows.
#VamanaJayanti #PauranicTale
Vamana came to the door of Bali
At the time of a sacrifice great
Asking for the humblest charity
Three short steps of land to take
The king drunk on his power n wealth
Laughed at the dreary demand
Ask for something more he said
You know not my generous hand
Mudras are specific hand positions used in Yogic tradition to facilitate smooth flow of various life energies through the human body. The word Mudra literally means тАШSealтАЩ (symbol) in Sanskrit. In Yoga each Mudra is a Seal of one specific life force.
#SanatanGyan #YogaMudras
Universe is made of 5 elements, and each finger represents one of them. The thumb represents Fire (universal consciousness); the index finger Air (individual consciousness); the middle finger Akasha (connection); the ring finger Earth (life); the little finger Water (flow).
Jun 24, 2018 тАв 16 tweets тАв 17 min read
Importance of Learning Sanskrit:
Most of us today shirk away from learning Sankrit, the Devbhasha developed n used by our ancestors for conversation n transmission of knowledge.
This thread explores the reasons why we should.
#SanatanGyan #VedicKnowledge #JayatuSanskritam
Our biggest excuse is when so many translations are available of every scripture that we ever want to read then why take up the extra load?
What we forget is much is lost in translation n each translation is affected by the translatorтАЩs individual understanding of the text.
Jun 18, 2018 тАв 14 tweets тАв 16 min read
*The Science behind Gotras*
This thread explores the questions we may have about Gotras.
WhatтАЩs Gotra system? Why do we have it? Why do we consider this to decide marriages?
Why do sons carry the gotra of father, why not daughter?
The ancient Vitthala Temple in Hampi is known for its exceptional architecture n unmatched craftsmanship. One of the largest n most famous structure of Hampi; it's located in its north eastern part, near the banks of Tungabhadra.
On the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap, one of the greatest patriots ever born in Bharat, presenting an epic poem detailing the events of his life; with a prime focus on the battle of Haldighati. Please read and share the 26-stanzas of historic verse.
#MaharanaPratap
The ramparts of fort Kumbhalgarh
Shone extra bright that morn
On the 3rd of the ascending moon
When its Prince was born
Warm summer month of Jyeshtha
Warm sands on Rajasthan
Gave a warm welcome that day to
Celebrated son of Hindustan
Indian Railways launched "#SwachhRail, #SwachhBharatтАЭ mission in 2015, to raise cleanliness of stations to improve the travel experience for passengers. A total of 62 entries were received & winners were selected. See the thread for some unbelievable facelifts!
#ProudToBeIndian
2 stations in MaharashtraтАФChandrapur & Ballarshah тАФ were judged тАЬmost beautifulтАЭ stations. Both are part of Nagpur Dvn of Central Railway. Artists adorned the stations with paintings depicting local tribal art & wildlife at Tadoda National Park. Simply amazing!
Parashurama is 6th avatar of Vishnu. He is a Brahmakshatriya. Like other avatars of Vishnu, he appears at a time when overwhelming evil prevailed on earth. Born in Tretayuga, he is believed to be still roaming the earth as one of the 7 Chiranjeevis.
#ParshuramJanmotsav
He is also referred to as Rama Jamadagnya , Rama Bhargava and Veerarama in some texts. Parashurama is worshipped as Mool Purush, or founder, of the Niyogi Bhumihar Brahmin, Chitpavan, Daivadnya, Mohyal, Tyagi, Anavil and Nambudiri Brahmin communities. #ParshuramJanmotsav
Unparalleled strength in his body, mind and soul
#BajrangiTwitter
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His body shining like a mountain with snow; strong and uncrossable like a mountain with snow!
Apr 2, 2018 тАв 13 tweets тАв 13 min read
Sage Panini's manuscript Ashtadhayayi is considered to be reference book for all scholars of Sanskrit grammar. This thread explores a relatively unknown fact that his work also formed the basis of modern computer programming languages.
#Sage_Panini #Vedic_Times #Vedic_Knowledge
Mahrishi Panini is said to have lived around 500 BC acc to western historians. But this is at most an educated guess based upon context references of his written work. His manuscript Ashtadhyayi consists of 8 chapters and 4000 verses.
Not many know that tenth Sikh Guru Gobind Singh ji was a Durga Devotee; he himself penned the story of MotherтАЩs conquest of demons in poetry to invoke courage n valor among disciples as they fought against Mughals to protect their Sanatan Dharma.
#ChandiDiVar #SanataniSikhs
тАШChandi Di VarтАЩ literally means тАШBallad of ChandiтАЩ.Also known as тАШVar Shri Bhagauti ji DiтАЩ or тАШVar Durga KiтАЩ; it confirms the fact that Guru Gobind Singh worshipped Devi Ma Bhagvati Durga, in the tradition of Sanatani Hindu fighters of all eras.
Navraatri literally means nine nights! These nine days n nights are dedicated to the Divine Mother. The female energy of universe peaks during this period. Each day has a reigning Goddess, specially worshiped in her child form! A thread of 9.
#NavDurga #Navraatri #VedicKnowledge
Prathama : #Shailputri
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Daughter of Himalaya, is first of the 9 eternal Shakti-Roops. Wields a trident in right hand to protect devotees, a lotus in left for knowledge & peace. Rides a bull.
Babur was 14 yrs younger than Guru Nanak. He became king of Farghana exactly as Guru Nanak was deciding to spread God's word. When Babur conquered Kabul in 1505; Guru Sahib was starting to radiate his spiritual message
#InvasionByBabur #HinduHistory
Ibrahim Lodhi ruled Delhi. Haughty n cruel, he had alienated many. Punjab was held by Daulat Khan. Eager to deliver himself from Lodhi, he sent envoys to Babur for help. Babur couldn't be happier. He had failed to capture Khurasan in the past. Now was his chance to enter India.