The Ranveer Show

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

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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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INSIGHT

Ancient Epic Timeline

  • The Mahabharata occurred more than 7,000 years ago, while the Ramayana occurred more than 14,000 years ago.
  • The Rigveda is estimated to be over 21,000 years old, following a multiplication of seven.
INSIGHT

Yugas Defined

  • A yuga is a period of time, with varying definitions collected by researcher Arun Upadhyaya.
  • Nilesh Oak emphasizes that a yuga isn't solely about time but also incorporates action.
ANECDOTE

Einstein's Time Experiment

  • Einstein experimented with time perception, noting a beautiful lady's company made an hour feel like a minute, while a hot plate made a minute feel like an hour.
  • He used Charlie Chaplin's wife for the "beautiful lady" part of the experiment.
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