Bhushan Gajaria

From acoustics and astronomy to metallurgy and hydrology, ancient Indian monuments reveal a deep and deliberate scientific understanding. In my series on showcasing the scientific supremacy of ancient India, I had earlier explored its remarkable achievements in mathematics and astronomy. In this instalment, I turn to the equally impressive scientific understanding that underpinned the creation of ancient Indian structures—many of which have withstood the test of time and continue to stand as...

In Vedic science, auspicious and inauspicious have little to do with divine approval and everything to do with energy cycles shaped by planetary movement. In my previous article, I discussed Hora and the movement of planets as understood through the concept of Varas. Building on that foundation, I had indicated that I would next turn to Muhurata and Choghadiya, two time-selection concepts that play an equally important role in traditional astrological practice. Since time immemorial, we have...

In Vedic cosmology, the universe unfolds in Kalpas and Yugas — vast cycles that challenge our modern sense of time. Akshara Brahma Yoga , the 8th  Adhyaya  of the Bhagawad Gita, refers to the ultimate goal of life, the nature of the Supreme Being, and how one can attain liberation from the cycle of life and death. In this Adhyaya, paragraph 17, Lord Krishna says:सहस्रयुगपर्यन्तमहर्यद् ब्रह्मणो विदुः ।रात्रिं युगसहस्रान्तां तेऽहोरात्रविदो जनाः ॥ (sahasra-yuga-paryantam ahar yad brahmaṇo viduḥ...