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Mar 30, 2023 β€’ 14 tweets β€’ 5 min read β€’ Read on X
Time for another thread on #RamNavami

Stay with me, this is very interesting.πŸ‘‡
Disclaimer - My intentions are not to hurt any religious feelings. I will be posting only proven historical facts from authentic history sources with my comments on the same. My intent is to promote the spirit of inquiry as per Article 50A(h) of our Constitution.
I've already debunked the unscientific & unnatural birth process of "Lord Ram" as per the Valmiki Ramayana. Now, its time to look into the history of this festival.

First, let's take a look at the calendars used by historians & ancient rulers in India. The Saka calendar started in 78 AD (also the current official calendar of India) supported by TONS of archaeological evidence. ImageImage
The Hindu Vikram Samvat said to originate in 57 BC doesn't have any archaeological references before the 9th century. Completely based on Hindu scriptural legends and pushed as the Hindu calendar today, with the parallel use of Saka Calendar (because its older n more accurateπŸ˜‚) ImageImage
The basic difference in Saka & Vikram Samvat is that the fortnights are reversed - Vikram Samvat 2080 first month Chaitra started on 8 March, while the Saka Samvat Chaitra started on 22 March (day of Gudi Padwa) and today's the 9th day of Chaitra. Hence, Ram "Navami".
There's a whole different story how the Hindu festivals are falling on the wrong days as per the Vikram Samvat, they're supposed to happen 15 days before, because the "Krishnapaksha" falls first in Vikram Samvat. In Saka Samvat, "Shuklapaksha" precedes the "Krishnapaksha".
Now, let's check historical records. Keep in mind that the Saka Samvat has been used throughout Indian history from 78 AD onwards.

There is a very clever conspiracy at play since many centuries to cover up the real history of our nation by overshadowing King Asoka's Birthday.
Exhibit 1 - Pilgrimage of Faxian (Records of Buddhist Kingdoms India & Ceylon 399-414AD) translated by Herbert A. Giles (Official ASI records)

In 408AD, he visits Asoka's capital (now Patna) and observes an annual celebration on 8th of second moon that year. Image
Calculating the date according to Saka calendar in 408 AD, we arrive at 8th of Chaitra month (Shuklapaksha), which in this year was yesterday (29 March 2023).

People gather, make huge pagodas adorned with Buddhas and celebrate the former Kings' Birthday. ImageImage
Exhibit 2 - Alberuni's India translated by Edward C. Sachau

He visits in the 11th century, makes an extremely detailed record about Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata story (called Bharata at the time), but NO SINGLE MENTION OF "LORD RAM".
Since many centuries have passed since Faxian's visit & the original Buddhist culture is almost finished, there are new festivals in place. Completely detailed by Alberuni. The 8th & 9th of Chaitra have no festivals, also the full moon follows the 11th day confirming Saka Samvat. ImageImage
As per the above historical references, its pretty clear that the character of "Lord Ram" was invented sometime in the last 900 years, most probably to cover up the actual history of India by overshadowing Birthday of real historical legend King Asoka as celebrated till 408 AD.
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This one is for those who consider themselves descendants of "Rishi Bhardwaj". Y'all should know the story of his birth.

Wikipedia says he's the originator of Bharadvaja gotra of Brahmins, Khatris, Kayastha & Bhumihar Castes.

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Disclaimer - My intent is not to hurt any religious feelings. My source is the Srimadbhagavat Mahapurana by Gita Press, Gorakhpur. If you have any problems, please contact the publisher & respective authors. What maybe religious text for you is fictional literature for me.
Canto 9, Chapter 20 Verse 34

"Bharata had three wives, who were daughters of the King of Vidarbha. When all three of them bore children who did not resemble the King, these wives thought that he would consider them unfaithful queens and reject them, they killed their own sons." Image
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Srimad Valmiki Ramayan Aranya Kand Sarga 60 (Hindi - Gita Press, English - Valmikiramayan.net)

No comments, just genuine questions.

What kind of husband laments for his kidnapped wife like this? Even from a literary POV, what is the intent of the poet here?
Sarga 60 continued....

What does this tell you about the mentality of the character/poet?
Sarga 62

Again, what kind of husband laments like this?
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