A thread on Scientific miracles in Vedas and other Vedic Literature
First, let us explore the shape of the Earth as described in the Vedas. The term Parimandal is frequently mentioned in the Brahmanas and Itihasas in reference to the Earth and other celestial bodies. Notably, this term is exclusively used to denote spherical objects.
The Satapatha Brahmana (7/1/1/37 and 6/7/1/26) explicitly describes the Earth as parimandal, meaning spherical in shape.
The Jaiminiya Brahmana and Kathaka Brahmana also affirm that the Earth is Parimandal, indicating its spherical shape.
The Vedas clearly state that the Moon receives its light from the Sun. This is mentioned in the Rig Veda (1.84.15), Sam Veda (2/4/3) demonstrating the advanced astronomical knowledge present in Ancient Vedas .
The Satapatha Brahmana (9/4/1/9) and the Yajur Veda (18.40) highlights that the Moon is dependent on the Sun for its illumination.
The ancient Vedas also describes the water cycle in detail. The Atharva Veda and Rig Veda explain how rainfall occurs due to the Sun's heat and how the entire water cycle functions, emphasizing the evaporation, condensation process
Atharva Veda 6/22/1 and Rig Veda 1/164/51 describing how water cycle works
Ancient Vedas also Describe about Motion of Earth and that Earth rotates and revolves on its own axis - Rig Veda and Sam Veda
Rig Veda 10.189.1 says that the Earth rotates on its own axis towards east and revolves around the sun
Nirukta 2/5 too describes Earth as moving and that it travels very far around the sun
The Satapatha Brahmana (7/4/1/25) also describes the Earth as being in motion, emphasizing its dynamic nature and further supporting the ancient Vedic understanding of the Earth's movement.
The Vedas also reveal the scientific understanding that sunlight comprises seven colors. This is explicitly mentioned in the Atharva Veda (7.112.1) and the Rig Veda (8.72.16), highlighting yet another remarkable scientific insight found in these ancient texts.
Same thing is stated in Jaiminiya Upanishad Brahmana and Nirukta that Light has 7 Rays
Aitareya Brahmana 3.44 and Gopatha Brahmana 2.4.10 , lay down the foundation of Concept for Rotation of Earth in it's axis, they say Sun neither rises nor sets. People call it ‘Sunrise’ & ‘Sunset’ by seeing position of Sun at Morning & evening.
Refutation -Pandit Madhavacharya Shastri explained in his Purana Digdarshan Page no 599 about Shiva Mohini story . Here Shiva is understood to be moon . Goddess Mohini is understood be the igneous Earth that existed in the form of fiery vapor . This expresses a scientific story
So the meaning is that on insistence of Lord Shiva in the form of Moon, the आग्नेय वाष्प in the form of Vishnu, on attaining density, assumed the form of Mohini in the form of the Earth.
So, when the Earth became stable and the Earth also got an independent orbit due to the attraction and repulsion of other planets, the Moon started revolving around the Earth, as if Lord Shiva became infatuated with the beauty of the Earth in the form of Mohini.
Yes Vedas are supreme Authority and anything against Vedas is to be rejected like a staw - Mimansa Darshan 1.3.3-4 . Secondly he accuses on Vedic Deities and allegations on them . So I will discuss this next and who are Vedic Deities and why they are not mortal beings .
He alleged on Pacavimsa Brahmana 8.2.10 and Aitreya Brahmana 6.5.27 and Satapatha Brahmana 1.7.4.1 alleging incest and misinterpreting the Prajapati term in Vedas
First of all the Prajapati term used in Vedas and Brahmanas do not denote Brahma . Rather Vedas tell that Prajapati is Sun
These are the correct interpretations of Rig Veda 8.33.17 . Vedas call woman as highly intelligent and knowledgeable - Atharva Veda 14/2/31, 14/2/75 and 2/36/1 and Mahabharat 13.39.8
A thread on Perfect preservation of Vedas as confirmed by Western Indologists and Historians
Scottish Indologist Arthur Berriedale Keith has declared Vedas perfectly preserved in his book The-Religion-And-Philosophy-Of-The-Veda-And-Upanishads page 1
Austrian Indologist Maurice Winternitz declared Vedas perfectly preserved in his book A-History-Of-Indian-Literature vol 1 Pg 37
Refutation of Allegations on Brahma-Duhita [ Daughter ] Story by Malechas
Acharya Kumarilla Bhatta explained Brahma-Daughter Story in his Tantra Vartika 1/3/7 - That is being the protector of the world Prajapati Brahma is Sun . Rest plz read this slide for understanding this scientific story
Skanda Purana Srimad Bhagvatam contains the same narration where Brahma Sun follows his daughter Usha[ Dawn] and when counted by his sons [Rays of Sun ] Brahma Sun left his body causing Fog in all directions