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MINDBLOWING - Modern Tools That Decode Mahabharata & Ramayana | Nilesh Nilkanth Oak | TRS393

Mar 19, 2024
Explore ancient epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana, challenging traditional beliefs. Discover connections between Indian mythology and South American history. Dive into geographical mysteries through ancient texts and unravel cataclysmic sea level rise phenomena. Reflect on the significance of revising historical theories and dating the Mahabharata.
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  • Ramayana showcases detailed geographical knowledge from 14,000 years ago, including Megafauna and celestial directions.
  • The candelabra of Andes correlates with the deity Ananta in Ramayana, implying a deep connection between ancient texts and reality.

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Description of Ramayana's Historical and Geographical Insights

Ramayana introduces the concept that the modern Lanka was situated east of Maldives, in an area that is currently an ocean. It mentions the presence of megafauna in various lands, with detailed descriptions of people in regions like Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Africa, showcasing body modifications and adornments. Sugriva's Atlas detailed the directions from Andes to Alps and Arctic Sea to Antarctica, signifying an expansive geographical understanding 14,000 years ago.

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