A thread about the second Riddle from the book Riddles in Hinduism, delving into the confusion surrounding the origins of Vedas and the ambiguity surrounding the term "Sanatan."
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Prepared by @lokeshbag67 @SanjayKumarKHR
Babasaheb questioning the confusing origin of Vedas and the meaning of Sanatan.(1/4)
Kalluka Bhatt explains where Vedas Came From and What 'Sanatan' means.(2/4)
Babasaheb explains Brahminic reckoning of time. See it visually explained below.(3/4)
In this scheme, when a Kalpa starts, creation begins, and new Vedas emerge. Kalluka Bhatt suggests that although each Kalpa has new Vedas, Brahma reproduces the same old Vedas from his memory, which is why they're considered Sanatan i.e. eternally pre-existing.(4/4)
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Today, we honor the life & legacy of Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule on her 193rd Birth Anniversary.
Born on January 3, 1831, in Satara, Maharashtra, she dedicated her life fighting for equality & education for all, irrespective of caste & gender.
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Savitribai was married to Jyotirao Phule at the age of 9 while Jyotirao was 13. After their marriage, Jyotirao educated Savitri while they worked at their farm.
She enrolled herself in teacher's training programs & would later go on to become India's first female teacher.
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The Phule couple shattered societal norms and established the first school for girls in Pune in 1848.
Alongside Sagunabai Kshirsagar, she taught girls, introducing subjects like mathematics, science, and social studies.
The Niyamgiri Struggle began in 2004 when mining rights were granted to Vedanta Alumina, ignoring environmental & human rights concerns. The Dongria Kondhs are still fighting a never ending battle to protect their livelihood. 🧵
Prepared by - @lokeshbag67 & @SanjayKumarKHR
Here's how the village priestess (Bejuni) of the Dongria Kondh expressed her thoughts on the battle against Vedanta. (1/18)
Lada Sikaka, a prominent leader of the tribal community and the primary voice for the Dongria Kondh people, has been arrested on multiple occasions by the police in efforts to disrupt the momentum of the Niyamgiri movement. (2/18)
As the 77th Independence Day approaches, here's what Babasaheb had to say about the wrong approach towards Independence.
As a Member for Labour, GOI, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar talked on 'Why Indian Labour is determined to win this war' From the Bombay Station of A.I.R.
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“Labour is aware that, if this is a war against the New Nazi Order, it is not a war for the Old Order. It is a war on both the Old Order and the Nazi Order..."
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"...Labour is aware that the only compensation for the cost of this war is the establishment of a New Order in which liberty, equality, and fraternity will not be mere slogans but will become facts of life."
Remembering the Bahujan Rebel Queen:
Honoring Phoolan Devi on her 60th Birth Anniversary. Her fearless spirit continues to inspire us. #PhoolanDevi60 #BahujanRebelQueen
Thread prepared by @lokeshbag67
Phoolan, born in a low caste, daughter of a poor fisherman, defied societal norms with courage. Phoolan was born into the Mallah caste, in the small village of Ghura Ka Purwa (also spelled Gorha ka Purwa) in Jalaun District, Uttar Pradesh.
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Phoolan remained unaware that their caste was the root cause of their poverty.
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