Chausath Yogini Temple in Morena (Madhya Pradesh).

 HIDDEN FACTS IN OUR HISTORY -

Another aspect of Indian architecture, advancement and glory that has been deliberately hidden from us.

The pictures below are of Chausath Yogini Temple in Morena (Madhya Pradesh).

The Chausath Yogini Temple, Morena, also known as Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple, is an 11th-century temple located in Morena district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the few well-preserved Yogini temples in the country. The temple is formed by a circular wall with 64 chambers and an open mandapa in the centre, separated by a courtyard which is circular in shape, where Shiva is deified.

In early 1900s, Edwin Lutyens visited this temple, and he used the design of this temple for the Parliament of India. Unfortunately, neither he, nor any of our subsequent historians/intellectuals even cared to mentioned "Chausath Yogini Temple".

It was spread for decades with impunity that the Indian Parliament is a masterpiece of Lutyens. They knew that if they glorified the "Temple" and our advancement in architecture & construction, Indians may develop a sense of self pride, something that the then ruling dispensation and the bunch of historians resisted at any cost. Hence, no mention of this temple was ever officially made.

Look at the structure.

Look at the pillars.

Look at the inner and outer facade. 

Our parliament is a mere copy of this temple.

This temple was built around 1050 AD,

Almost 900 years before our Parliament.

The design of the temple has withstood earthquake shocks, without any damage to its circular structural features, in the past several centuries. The temple is in the Seismic Zone III.

This fact was cited when the issue of safety from earthquake effect of the Parliament House which is also a circular structure, whose design is taken from the Chausath Yogini Temple, was debated in the Indian Parliament.

So next time, don't praise Lutyens. Praise our ancestors who had designed and constructed these wonders centuries ago.

Sashtanga Pranam

 This how men and women should pray in front of God. The prostration performed with 8 organs Hands, feet,knees, chest, head, eyes, mind and speech is called Sashtanga Pranam. 

Courtesy: Sri Sharada Parameswari temple, Sri Shringeri Shankar Math, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

Countering false history taught to Dalits..5 /6/7

Countering false history taught to Dalits:5

The word “Shudra” has come in Vedas around 20 times. Nowhere has it been used in a derogatory manner. Nowhere it mentions that Shudras are untouchable, birth-based, disallowed from study of Vedas, lesser in status than other Varnas or are disallowed in Yagnas.

In Vedas, Shudra means a hard-working person. (Tapase Shudram – Yajurved 30.5). And that is why Purush Sukta calls them as foundation of entire human society.

The truth of life: 6

The Vedas teach us that Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra are not Jaati but Varna's - based on professions adopted by people out of their own choice.

Since the four Varnas refer to 4 kinds of activities by choice, as per Vedas, the same person exhibits characteristics of the 4 varnas in different situations. Thus everyone belongs to all the 4 varnas. 

However, for simplicity sake, we refer to the predominant profession to be the representative Varna.

And hence, all humans should strive to be all the 4 Varnas to best of their capabilities, as per Vedic wisdom. This is the essence of Purush Sukta.

Did you know this : 7

1. Matanga was son of Chandal but became a Brahmin.

2. Raavan was born from Pulatsya Rishi but became a Rakshas.

3. Pravriddha was son of Raghu King but became a Rakshas.

4. Trishanku was a king but became a Chandal

5. Sons of Vishwamitra became Shudra. Vishwamitra himself was a Kshatriya who later became a Brahmin.

6 . Vidur was son of a servant but became a Brahmin and minister of Hastinapur empire.

Removing misconceptions amongst Dalits..3 & 4

 Removing misconceptions about Dalits: 3

In ancient Vedic culture, everyone is considered to be born as Shudra. Then based on his or her education, one becomes a Brahmin, Kshatriya or Vaishya. 

This completion of education is considered to be a second birth. 

Hence these three Varnas are called “Dwija” or twice-born. But those who remain uneducated for whatever reasons are not discarded from society. They continue as Shudra and perform support-activities for the society.

A son of Brahmin, if he fails to complete his education, becomes a Shudra. Similarly, son of a Shudra or even a Dasyu, if he completes his education can become a Brahmin, Kshatriya or Vaishya. This is pure meritocracy as advocated by the Vedas.

Removing misconceptions amongst the Dalits...1 & 2

Removing misconceptions amongst Dalits :1

Vedas consider all the four Varnas including Shudra as Arya and gives them utmost respect.

It is unfortunate that in this country of ours, where Vedas were the foundation of our culture, we forgot these original lessons of Vedas and got trapped in a variety of misconceptions regarding birth-based caste system and discrimination of people born in certain castes collectively known as Shudras.

The misleading theories of communists / leftists and biased ideologists have already caused a great damage to our society and have sown seeds of differences. 

It is unfortunate that so-called Dalits consider themselves outcaste and hence we fail to unite together for prosperity and security. The only solution is to go back to the roots – the Vedas – and rebuild our understanding of our relationships with each other.

Removing misconceptions: 2

As per the Vedas, in society, Brahmins or intellectuals form the brain or head or mouth that think and speak. Kshatriya or defense personnel form the hands that protect. Vaishya or producers and businessmen form the thigh that support and nurture (note that thigh bone or femur produces blood and is strongest bone). In Atharvaveda, instead of Uru or Thigh, the word “Madhya” is used meaning that it denotes also the stomach and central part of body.

Shudra or Labor force form the legs that lay the foundation and make the body run.

All are interlinked and important, and the body is incomplete without any one of them.

The tale of the disappearing Hafeshwar Shiv Mandir:

 Our grand Hindu civilization, roots and hidden treasures continue to emerge from everywhere! 

The tale of the disappearing Shiv Mandir:

An ancient #ShivMandir called #Hafeshwar located in #Kawant, Vadodara #Gujarat submerged in the waters of #Narmada. 

In 2018, due to the receding water level, the temple has become partially visible again, after 18 years.

Hafeshwar temple is located in Kawant taluka approximately around 40 km from the main town of Chhota Udepur. it is an ancient Shiva Temple and is submerged in the water for most part of the year. Only the flag of the temple can be seen , rest is submerged under waters of the Narmada catchment area.

Locals have it that this is a historic Shiva Temple which existed here since a long time on a hillock.