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22 Dec 21

The Padartha dharma sangraha of Prashastapada is one of the most important works on Physics to emerge out of ancient Bharat. The text greatly deals with the nature of matter, recognising its atomic character & the role of atoms.

The concepts discussed in the text include those which came to be later classified as classical/newtonian mechanics. Prashastapada talks about concepts like Vega(momentum), Sanyoga vibhaga(displacement), Digvishista Karyarambhakatva (Vectors), Gamana(curvilinear motion)..

Bhramana(rotary motion), Spandana(vibratory motion) among many other concepts.

The concept of Vega(momentum) which forms the basis of Newton's 2nd law of motion (F=m.a) was explained by Prashastapada centuries before Newton was born.

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18 Dec 21

This partially completed monolithic Pallava rock cut temple from Mahabalipuram presents a very good visual representation of how ancient Sthapatis went about carving out material from a monolithic rock. Valayankuttai Ratha was being built during the reign of Parameshvaravarma.

If the Sthapatis had managed to complete the above Temple, it would have looked similar to the Temple below. This is the Arjuna Ratha from the same Pancha Ratha Temple complex. The Upapeetha(base) & Adisthana(plinth) remained incomplete in the previous Ratha.

This is also a good opportunity to understand the different elements that make up a Ratha type temple. It basically comprises of 6 major parts or Angas as it is called in the Shilpashastra.

Lets have a look with the above example

Bottom most part is the Upapeetha, the sub base

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18 Dec 21

Datta Jayanti good wishes everyone.

The upadesha that Dattatreya gives to King Alarka should be read by all. It is all recorded in the Markandeya Puranam.

Bibek Debroy has written a nice essay on this topic. Have a look.

openthemagazine.com/columns/the-mi…

Vishnudharmottara purana tells us that Dattatreya must be depicted just like Valmiki. One more iconographic text, Rupamandanam identifies Dattatreya under another name. He is called Hari-Hara Pitamaha. Ajayameru museum houses a fine sculpture of this form indianculture.gov.in/ajmer-museum-h…

Rupamandanam states that the image of Hari-Hara Pitamaha should have 4 faces, 6 hands &
single body made to stand on a pitha. The right hands should carry the akshamala, the trisula &
the gada, while the left hands should be made to hold the kamandalu, khatvanga & chakra.

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17 Dec 21

After nearly 5 years of lifting heavy weights & eating healthy vegetarian food. Same dress, same place.

twitter.com/i/events/12688…

How I went about the transformation. twitter.com/i/events/12688…

For folks saying 2nd one is gym body, unhealthy etc. I haven't been to the gym for 2 years. Majority of this was achieved at home with minimal equipment and on a vegetarian diet rich in protein. One needn't go to the gym to get stronger.

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13 Dec 21

The doorway of a classical Nagara style temple is probably the highest expression of art achieved in Bharat. Each and every element of the doorway including the threshold is intricately decorated. The doorway is comprised of numerous elements. Lets have a look at each element (1)

This part of the doorway is called the Lalatabimba. A miniature form of the deity present inside the Garbagriha is depicted here. (2)

On top of the Lalatabimba is an element what is known as Uttaranga. It is where usually Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara & sometimes even Skanda along with their respective devis are depicted. (3)

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10 Dec 21

There is not one good reason for a Hindu man to be consuming alcohol. Not one. I can write a lengthy thread on how it is condemned in the Shastras, on how in ancient & medieval times the society had a very low opinion on the ones consuming it.

So when one sees men here proudly sharing their drinks stack or whatever they call it, one cannot help but not think highly of such behaviour.

Usual justification given by alcoholics is "In Rigveda people consumed Soma"

But what they will not tell you is that Soma & Sura are two entirely different things. Rigveda itself make out a distinction between the two

Sura is condemned by all major Dharmashastras.

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