🧵Thread: Western View on Logic and Experiment – A Delayed Awakening

For centuries, the Western world treated logic and experimentation as the pillars of science.
But ironically, both concepts were resisted and delayed for a long time in the West.

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Western thought leaned heavily on Aristotle’s theoretical logic.
His syllogistic reasoning dominated for centuries.
But it was abstract and lacked practical observation.

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|| MUSIC; Modern western Pop & The Bhartiya Classical ||

In Bhartiya Classical Music there are different ragas for different moods - for the evening, or morning; for joy, sorrow, excitement, pity, etc.

Thread 1/7 There are many references from the ancient times where Earthern lamps would light up with the singing of raga Deepak and it would start raining when raga Megh-Malhaar was sung.

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|| Did Vasco da Gama Discover the Sea Route to Bharat? ||

Another Hoax that the British spread was that Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to Bharat. It is true that Vasco da Gama came to Bharat but if we know how, then reality will become clear.

Thread 1/6 The famous archeologist Padmashri Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar says, "I had gone to England for studies. I was told about Vasco da Gama's diary available in a museum in which he has described how he came to India."

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|| The Ayurveda Way of Drinking Water ||

In Ayurveda, the way of drinking water is considered crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being.

Here are some guidelines from Ayurveda mentioned in "Ashtang Hridayam" by "Acharya Vagbhatta" on how to drink water:

Thread 1/6 📍Drink Room Temperature Water: Ayurveda recommends drinking water at room temperature. Very cold or ice-cold water can douse the digestive fire (Agni) and hinder the digestive process.

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|| How the Human Body Uses Electricity ⁉️ ||

Electricity is everywhere, even in the human body. Our cells are specialized to conduct electrical currents.

Thread 1/9 Electricity is required for the nervous system to send signals throughout the body and to the brain, making it possible for us to move, think, and feel.

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|| The First text in the world that talked about Medicines ||

The Atharvaveda is the first Sanatan text dealing with medicine. The Atharvaveda also contains prescriptions for herbs for various ailments.

Thread 1/6 Later, the use of herbs to treat ailments form a large part of the Ayurveda.

Ayurveda means "complete knowledge for a long life."

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|| The Magic Behind Anulom Vilom Pranayama ||

Anulom Vilom Pranayama is an ancient yogic technique that has been practiced for thousands of years. Modern research has shown that this practice has several physical, mental, and physiological benefits.

Thread 1/6 📍Improves Respiratory Health: 

Anulom Vilom Pranayama can improve respiratory health by increasing lung capacity, reducing inflammation in the airways, and improving oxygenation of the blood.

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|| Why were Vedic Gurukula mostly under trees? ||

For a variety of reasons rooted in Bhartiya Gyaan Parampara, philosophy, and historical realities, gurukuls—were nature-focused.

Here are a few of the main explanations:

Thread 1/9 📍Education with a Holistic Approach:

Gurukuls sought to offer an education with a holistic approach that included not just academic knowledge but also growth on the physical, mental, and spiritual levels.

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|| "Deja Vu" & The Hindu Cosmology ||

Sometimes, we get a sensation that the event which is occurring has already happened before. This is because that same event may have occurred with us in another parallel universe.

Thread 1/5 Our existence is not restricted to a single universe, we have multiple copies coexisting in several parallel universes.

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|| Linguistics, Algorithms, and the Sanatan Society ||

Maharishi Panini’s work showed the way to the development of modern linguistics through the efforts of scholars such as Franz Bopp, Ferdinand de Saussure, Leonard Bloomfield, and Roman Jakobson.

Thread 1/7 Ferdinand de Saussure in his most influential work, Course in General Linguistics (Cours de Linguistique générale), which was published posthumously (1916), took the idea of the use of formal rules of Sanskrit grammar and applied them to general linguistic phenomena.

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|| Interplanetary pathways in Sanatan Scriptures || 🤯

One key factor in understanding how superior beings have such a different concept of space than we do is the existence of interplanetary pathways.

Thread 1/6 It’s described, for example, that certain passages in the Himalayas connect our planet to the celestial planets, but only persons with a certain level of consciousness can access such passages.

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|| The Subtle Vertical Dimension in Sanatan Scriptures ||

A concept given in the Puranas is the idea of a subtle vertical dimension. More than just a change in geographical location, one has to change his consciousness to access higher dimensions.

Thread 1/7 Not only other planets are very far from Earth, but even if one goes there one will find only rocks, dust, poisonous gasses, and extremes of temperature, without the possibility of interacting with the local inhabitants, who might be living in a different dimension.

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|| Misconception about Shiv Ji consuming Cannabis/Bhaang or Ganja ||

Bhaang or Cannabis Sativa is an edible plant. People in India have been using the parts of this plant for multiple uses. The misguided and non-believers use it as an intoxicant.

Thread 1/9 It is ignorance to connect this plant to Shiv Ji. How can divinity encourage evil? The long-term use of this plant can cause more harm than benefit. It causes depression, forgetfulness, and listlessness. No scripture mentions Bhagwan Shiv consuming this intoxicant.

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|| Bhagwan Shiv - The Aadiyogi || 🔱🕉️

Shiv Ji is known as Aadiyogi as he was the first proponent of the Yogic Vigyan. His Yog is known as the Maheshwar Yog and is achieved only after one achieves the right knowledge.

Thread 1/6 When the Aatma attains knowledge of the Supreme element, all the vices are destroyed and all the senses are fully restrained i.e. Yog.

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|| A renowned Indian astrophysicist we were never taught about ||

Rose from humble beginnings in a small village became one of the world’s most renowned scientists of his time who developed the ionization theory, explaining stellar spectra’ origin.

Thread 1/6 He struggled to get a primary education because he was born into a low-income family. He graduated with honors from college and landed a job at the University College of Science in Calcutta.

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|| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj; The Father of the Indian Navy ||

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj very much understood the importance of building a naval force. Here is what you Must know about the Navy he built from scratch.

Thread 1/10 The maritime history of Bharat is rich and diverse, but one figure Born in the 17th century stands out for his unparalleled contributions to naval warfare and strategy – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, acknowledged as the Father of the Indian Navy.

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|| Sun-powered tilak for Ram Lalla Murti in Ayodhya ||

Scientists at Roorkee's Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) have crafted a unique system for the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Thread 1/4 The system ensures the appearance of a 'tilak' on the forehead of the Murti in the sanctum sanctorum using sunlight, mirrors, and lenses. The display is scheduled for Ram Navami on March 29, marking Lord Ram's birth anniversary according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

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|| Rudraksha: Spiritual Significance And Scientific Research ||

The prominence of Rudraksha bead thrives on its Spiritual significance. There have been numerous research studies on unfolding Rudraksha's mysterious powers and effects on the human body.

Thread 1/5 With the development of modern science, scientists researched for evidence that supports its significance. The merits of Rudraksha were evidenced in the late 1960s by a group of scientists led by Dr. Suhas Rai, at the Institute of Technology University in Banaras, Bharat.

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|| Ayurveda & Winters ||

Changing your diet and lifestyle can be a great way to stay in rhythm with the natural cycle of seasons.

Ayurveda has laid down a system of seasonal living, also known as Ritucharya.
Ritu means season and Charya means regimen.

Thread 1/11 Once you understand your intrinsic nature and qualities and how they change with each season, it’ll be easier for you to make healthy lifestyle and diet choices and optimize your immune system, digestion, and energy.

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|| Science behind offering water to the Sun (Surya Arghya) ||

Our ancestors for the health and well-being of the public, attached some healthy practices with the name of God. Thus, they became our rituals. One such very important practice is Surya Arghya.

Thread 1/7 We all know that the ritual involves offering water to the sun (Surya Dev) from a copper vessel, barefoot, early in the morning during sunrise. A lot of people in Bharat practice this ritual daily.

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A NEW SERIES 🚀🕉️⚛️🚩
|| The Universe and our understanding of it ||

The Universe is a really vast and complex place that, in many ways, we still don’t understand.
But let's have a look at the possibilities in the vast Universe and our understanding of it.

Thread 1/7 We exist on this relatively tiny rock called Earth, floating around a relatively average star, the sun, and with the help of modern technology, we’ve only just begun to explore even a tiny part of the space that surrounds us.

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