Namaskar India - A History and Mythology Podcast

Aradhana Duppala

Welcome to Namaskar India, a podcast that takes you on a journey through the fascinating history and mythology of India. Join us as we explore the epic tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, and the timeless wisdom they impart. Together we'll uncover the secrets of India's past and discover how they continue to shape its present. Whether you're a history buff or a mythology enthusiast, "Namaskar India" is the podcast for you. Support my work using links below- Ko-fi: ⁠http://ko-fi.com/namaskarindia⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@paytm Paypal: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/aduppala read less
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Cosmic Timekeeping: The Nakshatras | Concept of Time Series
29-10-2024
Cosmic Timekeeping: The Nakshatras | Concept of Time Series
This episode explores the nakshatras, the fundamental concept of the Vedic astrological system. Nakshatras refer to the division of the sky into 27 equal segments, each named after a prominent star. Aligning with the 12 zodiac signs, nakshatras are considered a cosmic clock, with one day passing as the moon moves through each nakshatra, repeating every 27 days.  Bibliography: Padmanabham, T. (2017). History of Indian Astronomy. Springer. Dixit, B., & Sewell, R. (2013). Indian Calendar. Subbarayappa, B. V. (2004). The history of Indian astronomy. Springer. Harness, D. M. (1999). The nakshatras: The lunar mansions of Vedic astrology. Lotus Press. Agrawal, D. P. (2004). India's scientific heritage. Pearson Education India. Kelley, D. H., & Milone, E. F. (2005). Exploring ancient skies: An encyclopedic survey of archaeoastronomy. Springer Science & Business Media. Rao, S. B. (2000). Astronomy in India: A historical perspective. Universities Press. Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology | Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism Ko-fi: ⁠⁠http://ko-fi.com/namaskarindia⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@paytm Paypal: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/aduppala⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/namaskarindialive/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp Discussions: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8IUJPlB32cA2soTjrTghV⁠⁠ WhatsApp Announcements: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVd5UHxumW90TxLHjkB89k⁠
Choosing Your Zodiac: Sidereal or Tropical | Concept of Time Series
19-08-2024
Choosing Your Zodiac: Sidereal or Tropical | Concept of Time Series
In this episode, we will discuss the difference between sidereal and tropical zodiac systems used in Indian and Western astrology respectively. The sidereal zodiac is based on stars and the tropical zodiac is based on the sun's position. We will also cover the precession of the equinoxes, which causes the spring equinox to move along the orbit and creates a difference between these two zodiacs over time.  Bibliography: Campion N. (2012). A History of Western Astrology. A&C Black. O'Connell, P. J. (2015). The Sidereal and Tropical Zodiacs: An Historical Survey. Culture and Cosmos, 19(2), 7-29. Rao, K. N. (2010). Astrology for Beginners: B.V. Raman. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers. Lahiri, S. (2008). Lahiri's Indian Ephemeris Of Planets' Positions: According To The ‘Nirayana' Or Sidereal System For 2002 A.D. To 2020 A.D. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers. Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology Ko-fi: ⁠⁠http://ko-fi.com/namaskarindia⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@paytm Paypal: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/aduppala⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/namaskarindialive/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp Discussions: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8IUJPlB32cA2soTjrTghV⁠⁠ WhatsApp Announcements: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVd5UHxumW90TxLHjkB89k⁠
My Perspective on Astrology: Science or Pseudoscience? | Concept of Time Series
19-06-2024
My Perspective on Astrology: Science or Pseudoscience? | Concept of Time Series
In this episode, we explore the roots of astrology and how it is based on the position of celestial bodies with respect to stars. However, scientific evidence suggests that the gravitational forces exerted by distant stars and planets are not significant enough to have an impact on human personality traits or life events. Studies have failed to demonstrate any patterns or correlations between astrological charts and real-life outcomes. We also discuss the psychological techniques used by astrologers to persuade people of their abilities and how our tendency to seek out patterns can reinforce our beliefs in astrology. Calculations: Gravitational force between a person on Earth & planet Jupiter- G = 6.67430 x 10^-11 m^3 kg^-1 s^-2: This is the gravitational constant. m1 = 70 kg: This is the mass of the person on Earth. m2 = 1.898 x 10^27 kg: This is the mass of Jupiter. r = 7.78 x 10^12 meters: This is the average distance between the person on earth and Jupiter. Plugging these values into the equation, we get: F = 6.67430 x 10^-11 m^3 kg^-1 s^-2 x (70 kg x 1.898 x 10^27 kg) / (7.78 x 10^12 m)^2 F = 1.46 × 10^-7 Newtons Gravitational force between planet Earth & planet Jupiter - G = 6.67430 x 10^-11 m^3 kg^-1 s^-2: This is the gravitational constant. m1 = 5.97 x 10^24 kg: This is the mass of Earth. m2 = 1.898 x 10^27 kg: This is the mass of Jupiter. r = 7.78 x 10^12 meters: This is the average distance between the person on earth and Jupiter. Plugging these values into the equation, we get: F = 6.67430 x 10^-11 m^3 kg^-1 s^-2 x (5.97 x 10^24 kg  x 1.898 x 10^27 kg) / (7.78 x 10^12 m)^2 F = 1.25 × 10^16 Newtons Gravitational force between a person & a car - G = 6.67430 x 10^-11 m^3 kg^-1 s^-2: This is the gravitational constant. m1 = 1500 kg: This is the mass of the car. m2 = 70 kg: This is the mass of a person. r = 2 meters: This is distance between car and the person Plugging these values into the formula, we get: F = 6.67430 x 10^-11 m^3 kg^-1 s^-2 x (1500 kg x 70 kg) / (2 m)^2 F = 1.75 x 10^-6 Newtons Bibliography: Dean, G., & Kelly, I. W. (2003). Astrology: A critical review. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books. Seymour, P. (2010). The scientific basis of astrology. New York, NY: Cosimo Books. Hamaker-Zondag, K. (1991). The astrology chart workbook: Understanding the art of natal interpretation. York Beach, ME: Samuel Weiser. Topic: History of India Ko-fi: ⁠⁠http://ko-fi.com/namaskarindia⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@paytm Paypal: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/aduppala⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/namaskarindialive/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp Discussions: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8IUJPlB32cA2soTjrTghV⁠⁠ WhatsApp Announcements: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVd5UHxumW90TxLHjkB89k⁠
Days of the Divine: From Ravivar to Shanivar | Concept of Time Series
03-12-2023
Days of the Divine: From Ravivar to Shanivar | Concept of Time Series
This episode explores the origin of the seven-day week from an astronomical, historical, and cultural perspective. We discuss how Hindu astronomers identified grahas and how the Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra outlines a method to establish the seven-day week. We also look at how the idea of the seven-day week originated in ancient Babylon and was adopted by other civilizations. Bibliography: Satyabhama A. (2014). Astronomy and Mathematics in Ancient India: An Overview. Manglam Publishers. Zerubavel, E. (1985). The Seven-Day Circle: The History and Meaning of the Week. The Free Press. Sastri, R. (1985). Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra: The gospel book of Hindu astrology. Ranjan Publications. Kupfer, P. (1996). The Seven-Day Week: The History and Meaning of the Week. UCL Press. Whitrow, G. J. (1982). The Seven-Day Circle: The History of the Week and the Calendar. University of South Carolina press. Topic: History of India Ko-fi: ⁠http://ko-fi.com/namaskarindia⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@paytm Paypal: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/aduppala⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/namaskarindialive/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠ WhatsApp Discussions: ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8IUJPlB32cA2soTjrTghV⁠ WhatsApp Announcements: ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVd5UHxumW90TxLHjkB89k
Kaalchakra: The Wheel of Time | Concept of Time Series
02-10-2023
Kaalchakra: The Wheel of Time | Concept of Time Series
In this episode, we explore the cyclical nature of time in Hindu mythology and its unique differences from other religions. We delve into various time units described in ancient Indian texts, from microcosm to macrocosm, and explain the concept of relativity of time in different realms. We also discuss modern science's definition of time, theories predicting multiverse and the discrepancy between scientific estimates and those described in Hindu scriptures. Tune in to discover the remarkable imagination and intellectual depth of our Indian ancestors as they contemplated time scales spanning trillions of years. Calculations: According to Hindu scriptures, we are in Brahma's 51st year's, 1st Kalpa's, 7th Manvantar's, 28th Chaturyuga's, Kalyuga. The Gregorian calendar dates the beginning of this Kalyuga to 3102 BCE. And Brahma's total lifespan is 100 Brahma years. What is Brahma's total lifespan in human years? What is the universe's current age in human years? Satya Yuga = 1.728 million years Treta Yuga = 1.296 million years Dwapara Yuga = 0.864 million years Kali Yuga = 0.432 million years Total duration of one Maha Yuga cycle = 4.32 million human years One day of Brahma (consisting of 1000 Maha Yuga cycles) = 4.32 billion human years One complete day and night of Brahma = 8.64 billion human years 1 Brahma year = 360 Brahma days and nights Total age of Brahma (100 Brahma years) = 360 days/year x 100 years x 8.64 billion years/day = 311.04 trillion human years Total age of the universe (one Maha Kalpa) = 311.04 trillion human years 1 Manvantar = 71 Chaturyugas 1 Kalpa = 14 Manvantar Current age of the universe = (50 x 2 x 360 x 1000 x 4,320,000) + (6 x 71 x 4,320,000) + (27 x 4,320,000) (4,320,000 x (0.4 + 0.3 + 0.2)) + 5124 = 155.52 trillion human years Bibliography: Debroy, B. (2010). The Mahabharata. Penguin Books. Easwaran, E. (2007). The Bhagavad Gita. Nilgiri Press. Doniger, W. (2010). The Hindus: An Alternative History. Penguin Books. Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/namaskarindia UPI ID: 9893547492@paytm Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/aduppala Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namaskarindialive/⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive Twitter: https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NamaskarIndia WhatsApp Discussions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8IUJPlB32cA2soTjrTghV WhatsApp Announcements: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVd5UHxumW90TxLHjkB89k