Every community sets up standards or morality for secular life. These deal with our relation to the entity called God and our interaction with the rest of the society, including those who do not subscribe to our view. We shall deal mainly with these standards and discuss the Hindu outlook from this standpoint. Read the rest of this entry »
This article is the second of a 2-part series on Ancient India’s contributions. To read Part 1, please visit: http://www.hinduyuva.org/tattva-blog/2008/01/ancient-india/
Impact of Mathematics on Art and Architecture
Indian art is highly symbolic. The art and architecture produced on the Indian subcontinent dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Therefore from that alone it can be determined as to how culturally influenced it must have been. The basic mathematical principals of Vaastu Shastra were also practiced. The form of the Hindu temple, the contours of the bodies of the Hindu gods and goddesses, and the light, shade, composition, and volume in Indian painting are all used to glorify the mystery that resolves the conflict between life and death, time and eternity. Read the rest of this entry »
If you have taken ECON 101, you would have read about the two most popular economic systems: Capitalism and Socialism. Most countries in the world today follow some variation of these economic systems or a mix of them both. In this article we survey these two economic systems, understand their limitations and finally propose a Hindu economic model for sustainable growth of the Individual as well as the Society. Let us begin by taking a brief history lesson on the origins of modern economic systems.
Introduction
Mathematics, science and technology of ancient India covered many major branches of human knowledge and activities, including physics, astronomy, metallurgy, medical science and surgery, fine arts, civil engineering and architecture, shipbuilding and navigation. According to the 19th century British historian Grant Duff, “Many of the advances in the mathematics and sciences that we consider today to have been made in Europe were in fact made in India centuries ago.” But how much do we all know about it? Such investigation to understand Indian contribution to mathematics, art and architecture, reveals very interesting facts that are the origin of today’s modern world.
The origin of all Indian classical performing art forms, holds Hinduism at its heart. In this article, let us take a brief look at the history of our dance culture to explore how it is inseparable from our religion and our parampara, or traditions.
Since our childhood, most of us have been hearing various mantras and shlokas. Ever noticed most of them have “AUM” in them? Although AUM symbolizes the profound concepts of religious belief, it is used daily. The Hindus begin their day or any work or a journey by uttering AUM. The symbol is often found at the head of letters, and at the beginning of examination papers. Many Hindus, as an expression of faith and belief, wear the sign of AUM as a pendant. What makes this word and its invocation so important? Read the rest of this entry »
When asked to think of scientifically advanced civilizations, most people think of Greece, Rome, and Europe. However, amazing scientific discoveries were also made in India thousands of years ago. In this article, we will explore some of the contributions that ancient India made in various fields of science. Read the rest of this entry »
Ganga Cha Yamune Chaiva
Godavari Saraswati
Narmade Sindhu Kaveri
Jale Asmin Sannidhim Kuru
For centuries, Hindus have taken their morning dip while saying this prayer to the seven sacred rivers of India, beseeching that they be purified by the holy waters of these rivers. In this shloka, the one river that is called first, even before the mighty Indus, is the Ganga. Read the rest of this entry »
History: The Hindu Calendar has its origins in Vedānga (a supplement to Vedas) called Jyotisha (literally, “celestial body study”). After the Vedic period, scholars such as Āryabhatta (5th century CE), Varāhamihira (6th century CE) and Bhāskara (12th century CE) contributed to the development of the Hindu Calendar. The most widely used authoritative text for the Hindu Calendars is the Sūrya Siddhānta, thought to have been written around 10th century CE.
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