The Sanskrit words "udaka" (उदक) meaning "water", and "udak"/"udaṅga"/"uttara" meaning "northern" or "upper", do appear similar phonetically, yet they have different etymologies, but interestingly, both derive from the same root √ud (उद्) meaning "to rise, go up". Let’s examine both: 1. उदक (udaka) – "Water" Root: From √ud (to flow, to wet, to rise) + suffix -ka, forming a neuter noun. Meaning: Water (as a rising or flowing element). Usage: Common … Continue reading Udagayana vs. Uttarāyaṇa: Unpacking a Common Astronomical Misunderstanding
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Pandyans, Sangam Antiquity, IVC seals and the Maritime Link Between South India and Western Ports
Pandyans So, in the previous blog, I mentioned the possible Greek Heracles connection to the emergence of the Pandyans of Southern India. As is evident from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, both epics are aware of the Pandyans along with other tribes of southernmost India. If we rely on such textual evidence, it becomes apparent … Continue reading Pandyans, Sangam Antiquity, IVC seals and the Maritime Link Between South India and Western Ports
The Greek Connection with the Southern Indian Pandyans
Ἡρακλῆς ἐν Ἰνδικῇ θυγατέρα ἐποιήσατο, ἥν ἐκά- λεσε Πανδαίην. ταύτῃ νείμας μοῖραν τῆς νδικῆς πρὸς μεσημβρίαν καθήκουσαν εἰς θάλασσαν διένειμε τοὺς ἀρχομένους εἰς κώμας τξεʼ προστάξας καθʼ ἑκά- στην ἡμέραν μίαν κώμην ἀποφέρειν τὸν βασίλειον φόρον, ἴνα τοὺς ἤδη δόντας ἔχοι συμμάχους ἡ βασι- λεύουσα κατανοοῦσα ἀεὶ τοὺς δοῦναι ὀφείλοντας. "Herakles, while in India, fathered … Continue reading The Greek Connection with the Southern Indian Pandyans
The Misconstruction of Proto-Indo-European ‘Yemo’ as ‘Twin’: A Linguistic Fallacy
P-I-E frauds Proto-Indo-European (PIE) as a linguistic concept was first introduced in the 18th century, laying the foundation for historical linguistics. However, research on PIE saw exponential growth in the 1970s, driven by advances in archaeology, linguistics, and genetics. This period witnessed the rise of several competing hypotheses regarding the homeland of PIE, including the Steppe hypothesis, Kurgan … Continue reading The Misconstruction of Proto-Indo-European ‘Yemo’ as ‘Twin’: A Linguistic Fallacy
Gedrosia-Identifying the land of Kadrus
Let us understand Gedrosia. Pliny the Elder, while explaining the extent of India, included four satrapies—Arachosia, Gedrosia, Aria, and Parapanisidae—as its western borders. The people of Gedrosia, known to Alexander as the ORITÆ (or Orietans), were mentioned as inhabiting the modern Lasbela District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The largest city was known as … Continue reading Gedrosia-Identifying the land of Kadrus
Silence of The Lambs Exposed
There was a debate in Bharatiyavidparishad google group in 2021 on the refutation of our paper, “Ancient Updates to Sūrya-siddhānta”, presented in Oxford in 2018 where scientists and researchers from every corner of the globe had come to present their papers. This blog aims to bring to your attention how some folks in a Vitaṇḍā … Continue reading Silence of The Lambs Exposed
The king of Ur dynasty Amar-Suena, the son of Culgi reminisces the name Ambariśa-Amaris
In one of my articles, "Traces of Indian Royal Names in Prakrit and Deity Names in Sanskrit in Asia Minor: Uncovering Their Historical Significance and Origins", I had noted how the prakrit names of Sanskrit words had once prevailed in Asia Minor among Palestinian, Syrian, Yanoan, Keilah, Taanach prince names. "The Tel-el-Amarna tablets mention Aryan … Continue reading The king of Ur dynasty Amar-Suena, the son of Culgi reminisces the name Ambariśa-Amaris
The Early Meaning of “Ari” in Ṛgveda: Not Yet construed as ‘Enemy’ alone
In the last blog we tried to understand the meaning of the word Ārya and their connection with Dasyu and Dāsa. In this blog we will glean into the word Ari which also has come from the same root. अरिः , पुं, (ऋ + इन् ।) शत्रुः । इत्यमरः ॥(“उपकर्त्रारिणा सन्धिर्न मित्रेणापकारिणा” । इति मनुः ।) … Continue reading The Early Meaning of “Ari” in Ṛgveda: Not Yet construed as ‘Enemy’ alone
Who are “Ārya”, “Dasyu” and “Dāsa” in Ṛgveda?
Ārya Etymological references for "Ārya" can be sought from Sanskrit root ऋ to go, ण्यत् affix. The various meanings are १ स्वामिनि, २ गुरौ, ३ सुहृदि च ।४ श्रेष्ठकुलोत्पन्ने ५ पूज्ये ६ श्रेष्ठे, ७ सङ्गते, नाट्योक्तौ ८ मान्ये,९ उदारचरिते, १० शान्तचित्ते “कर्त्तव्यमाचरन् कार्य्यम-कर्त्तव्यमनाचरन् . आर्यः । राष्ट्री । नियुत्वान् । इनः । ईश्वरस्य ॥६३ ॥ विश्वप्रकाशः कृत. During Panini times … Continue reading Who are “Ārya”, “Dasyu” and “Dāsa” in Ṛgveda?
Sacrifice of Śunaśepa
The society evolved better with different methodology of sacrificing (time) with Yūpa (gnomon/pole) and Caśāla (Hexagonal feeder to birds) later to bear hunting and the last incident of human sacrifice of Śunaśepa is recorded in Aitareya Brāhmaṇan and Rāmāyaṇa, both with Śunaśepa, but under different kinship like those of Hariṣcandra and Ambariṣa. Interestingly, Hariṣcandra and … Continue reading Sacrifice of Śunaśepa
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