Category: Hindu

Abraham was Brahma or Ram?

September 3, 2024October 5, 2024 Bharat Jhunjhunwala No Comments

It has often been proposed that the Hindu deity Brahma was the same as the Biblical patriarch Abraham. This suggestion primarily arises from the phonetic resemblance between their names. However, the parallels between Abraham and Brahma are minimal. In contrast, there are substantive parallels between Abraham and Ram. Similarity of names The name Abraham is…

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Understanding Devtas and Astrology in Hinduism

May 22, 2024October 10, 2024 Bharat Jhunjhunwala

The Devtas and astrological practices in Hinduism are deeply intertwined with the scientific understanding of the chakras and their influence on our consciousness. Through this lens, we can appreciate these ancient concepts as sophisticated psychological and spiritual systems. In this article, we will explore the concept of Devtas in Hinduism and their relationship with astrology….

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Hindu Cosmology & Modern Psychology

February 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Bharat Jhunjhunwala No Comments

This paper aims to reconcile Hindu creation narratives with modern cosmology and psychology to foster mutual understanding. It suggests parallels between Hindu concepts like the Primeval Being and Brahman with modern ideas such as the Big Bang and panpsychism. Further comparisons are drawn between Hindu devtas and collective consciousness. This exploration makes Hindu cosmology more…

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Saraswati River of the Rig Veda

February 5, 2024August 26, 2024 Bharat Jhunjhunwala

This paper challenges the conventional view identifying the Saraswati River of the Rig Veda with the Ghaggar. The author posits that the Rig Vedic Saraswati must instead be identified with the Luni. It notes that the Saraswati of the Mahabharata may be identified with the Ghaggar. Visit our website: https://www.commonprophets.com/ For Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4sb3toJxNGPjmSubnwz_Q

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Vivekchoodamani of Sri Sankaracharya

February 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Bharat Jhunjhunwala No Comments

The Indian civilization has historically achieved both material prosperity and spiritual excellence, as evidenced by advancements in architecture during the Indus civilization and intellectual achievements like the Vedas and Upanishads. However, a decline is noted after about 1000 CE—the time of Shri Sankaracharya. This has taken place due to misinterpretations of Sri Sankara’s teachings.

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“Hindu Temporal Frameworks: Interdisciplinary Insights and Governance Guidance”

January 16, 2024August 26, 2024 Bharat Jhunjhunwala

This study delves into Hindu texts that categorize historical time into kalpas, manvantaras, and yugas. Through interdisciplinary analysis involving astronomy, archaeology, genealogy, genetics, and literature, the paper aligns these periods with evidence. It identifies a kalpa of 4320 human years, with the Braahm Kalpa overlapping early manvantaras and the Krita Yuga. The Varaha Kalpa spans…

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Where is Lanka of Ramayana located?

January 16, 2024August 26, 2024 Bharat Jhunjhunwala

Where is Lanka of Ramayana located? This paper explores the travel route of Rama from Panchvati at Nashik to Lanka. While the traditional view aligns with Sri Lanka, the study proposes an alternative hypothesis suggesting a northwestward route to Dholavira. Genealogical estimates for Rama’s time span from 1996 to 1646 BCE are considered. The narrative…

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