Sanskrit is not just an ordinary human language but consists of sounds and vibrations of the cosmic mantras to govern every aspect of the universe. Sanskrit is said to be the language of vedas and yoga that facilitates the awakening of higher awareness.
The language was spoken
in ancient Bharat (#India) and is one of the oldest languages that comprises of sounds, syllables and written communication and speech. It holds divinity and till date all the auspicious hindu customs follow the scriptures written in Sanskrit. Several languages in the west have
have originated from the Sanskrit language. Thus, it is the mother for many languages around the globe. The origin of the #Sanskrit language is still not known and therefore, it is called #Sanatan (eternal), existed from the immemorial time period and have remained a language of
communication for many divinities.
It has 13 vowels, 25 consonants, 4 semi vowels, 4 sibilants and 2 diacritics. Each letter has a different pronunciation to soothe human vocal performance. While pronouncing a #consonant the complete tongue is contacted with a certain palate.
On the basis of the pronunciation, letters are divided into different groups.
There are 5 primary consonants groups that end with an Anunasik or #Nasal sound (ङ ञ ण न म)
Kanthya : pronounced using throat and back of the tongue
क ख ग घ ङ
Talavya: Pronounced using tongue and hard palate
च छ ज झ ञ
Murdhanya: Pronounced using upper front part of the palate and front of the tongue
ट ठ ड ढ ण
Dantya: pronounced using teeth and front part of the tongue
त थ द ध न
Oshtya: pronounced using lips
प फ ब भ म
There are 2 more groups - the semi #vowels and fricatives
य र ल व - the semi vowels are soft unlike consonants
श ष स ह - the ushna or fricative sounds produce heat due to the excessive contact and hiss like action.
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You must have read some books or have heard from many #yogis about #Chakras. But, do you know what chakras are? How do they work? In the #Sanskrit language, chakra means wheel. Here, the #spiritual meaning of chakra is “a wheel of flowing energy” in the body.
Out of the 114 Chakras, two of them are outside the physical body. In reality, we can only work on 108 chakras from the remaining 112 Chakras. However, we only need 21 chakras to be active in our body to live a full-fledged life. Due to the three dimensions of #energy, Pingala,
Ida and Sushumna, these 21 Chakras form 7 sets, each of them with three functioning Chakras that work as one. Therefore, you will be complete if your 21 chakras are functioning physically, psychologically, and #emotionally. Besides, the rest of the chakras need to be activated
In our #science classes, we used to learn about atoms and molecules. We learned about several atomic #theories, first proposed by John Dalton in 1803. But did you know about Acharya Kanad’s notion of Parmanu proposed before Dalton’s theory?
Do you know how his ‘anu’ became the ‘amu’ of Dalton’s theory? ‘Parmanu’ is a Sanskrit word that means ‘atom’. The concept of Parmanu found in many ancient texts was first given by Acharya Kanad, the father of the Indian Atomic Theory. It is a crucial concept in Indian philosophy
The Vedic texts mention the existence of Parmanu, which are indestructible and indivisible particles. The Vaiśeṣika Sūtra (Vaiseshika sutra), a Vedic text, describes the Parmanu as the smallest particle of an element that cannot segregate. His theory states that all matter
Vijaya, a medicinal herb stated in Ayurveda, has a vital mentioning in the Shiv Puran. It is one of the five sacred herbs. Several people must have heard about Vijaya as a natural drug substance, but our Rishi Munis praised the herb for its medicinal benefits. The Rishi Munis who
wrote Vedas examined 5000 herbal plants with benefits keeping Vijaya among the vital herbs.
Vijaya as a Medicine in Ayurveda
Vijaya is one of the main herbs used for treatment in Ayurveda. In allopathy, ethanol acts as a base for medicines. Similarly, Vijaya helps as a base for
Ayurveda. Atharva Veda holds the earliest mentioning of Vijaya dating about 1500 BCE. It states that Kusa grass, Barley, Bhaang, Saha, and Soma helps in releasing anxiety (Atharva Veda 11.6.15). Moreover, the Sushruta Samhita (600 BCE) prescribed the herb for phlegm, catarrh,
The temples are the place where people worship the divine lord. The architecture of the temples is more than just a spiritual approach. A lot of science indulges in the construction of these Hindu temples. Hindu Temples are the place where science meets spirituality to attain
the highest knowledge to strive for eternity.
Every single facet, the structure created is a science that affects the preachers. Temple architecture is a highly developed science. The Structure of the temple from the placement of pillars to the size of the idols everything
built with a lot of science. Our body is a temple.
Our ancestors believed in this saying. Thus, the temple constructed has a figure of a human body. The pillars placed in the place of arms while the entrance of the temple placed as the feet of the temple. The head is the
The chorus of this song uses the shlokas taken from Sundarkand of Ramayana.
It is a series of Sanskrit shlokas recited by Jambavant to Hanuman to remind Him of his true potential.
1. धीवर प्रसार शौर्य भरा: The brave persevering one, your bravery is taking you forward.
2. उतसारा स्थिरा घम्भीरा: The one who is leaping higher and higher, who is firm and stable and seriously determined.
3. ुग्रामा असामा शौर्या भावा: He is strong, and without an equal in the ability/mentality to fight
4. रौद्रमा नवा भीतिर्मा: His anger will cause new fears (in his foes).
5.विजिटरीपुरु धीरधारा, कलोथरा शिखरा कठोरा: This is a complex expression seen only in Indic language poetry. The poet is stating that Shivudu is experiencing the intensity of climbing a tough peak, and
Valari is a traditional weapon, primarily used by the Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent.The valari actually looks and act as boomerang. The valari (boomerang) was used by #Tamil people in ancient times on battles. The valari is used for protecting cattle from predators,
and for war and hunting.
The valari has a long history, dating back to pre-historic times. The valari was very popular in the southern part of #India in its different forms.
Hindi: वालारी एक पारंपरिक हथियार है, जो मुख्य रूप से #भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप के तमिल लोगों द्वारा उपयोग किया जाता है। वालारी वास्तव में बुमेरांग के रूप में दिखता है और कार्य करता है। वलारी (बूमेरांग) का इस्तेमाल तमिल लोगों द्वारा प्राचीन काल में लड़ाइयों में किया जाता था। वेलारी का