Evidences of Vedas before 12th Century : Part 4
Ashvagosha's Buddhacharitam
Ashvagosha was a Buddhist philosopher , of 120 CE who wrote a book named Buddhacharita , in which he describe the life and teachings of Lord Buddha ; from his birth to Nirvana.
Also he mentions the Ancestors of Lord Rama like Sagar , Gadhi {vishvamitra father} , Shura and King Shauri.
Later , he also describes that Royal Priest { राजगुरु } of KIng Shuddhodhan and Maharishi Asita are called ब्रह्मवेत्ता or the one who knows the Parambrahman
Source : Buddhacharita by Ashvaghosa , Sarga 1 { भगवान का जन्म } From Shloka 41 to 50
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Ashvagosha's Buddhacharitam
Ashvagosha was a Buddhist philosopher , of 120 CE who wrote a book named Buddhacharita , in which he describe the life and teachings of Lord Buddha ; from his birth to Nirvana.
In the very beginning only , He describes that Veda's Shakhas were classified by Vyasa Maharishi , as told by the Son of Saraswati
He also mentions some of the Vedic Rishis , for example : Bhrigu , Shukra , Vashishth , Even Valmiki , Chyavan , Vishwamitra , Atri and Shishya of Maharishi Bharadwaja i.e. Atreya Punarvasu { a major rishi in the lineage of Ayurveda }...
Also he mentions the Ancestors of Lord Rama like Sagar , Gadhi {vishvamitra father} , Shura and King Shauri.
Later , he also describes that Royal Priest { राजगुरु } of KIng Shuddhodhan and Maharishi Asita are called ब्रह्मवेत्ता or the one who knows the Parambrahman
Source : Buddhacharita by Ashvaghosa , Sarga 1 { भगवान का जन्म } From Shloka 41 to 50
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Some Clear and strong evidences of Ramayana !!
The Odyssey , the 7th century BCE old poem written by Homer is believed to be the Greek equivalent of Ramayana. Some of western scholars try to misinterpret the ramayana just to show that it was written after and had greek influence in it , which was later debunked with proper evidences.
Hence we can conclude that Ramayan was written much earlier than it , so even If someone around 1900 YA spread some misconceptions about it , historicity of Ramayan is proven.
Source : Hellenism in India ; Homer 53.6
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The Odyssey , the 7th century BCE old poem written by Homer is believed to be the Greek equivalent of Ramayana. Some of western scholars try to misinterpret the ramayana just to show that it was written after and had greek influence in it , which was later debunked with proper evidences.
This whole " ramayan got inspiration from homer's odyssey " myth was spread in 1st Century CE by a writer named Dio Chrysostom ; who said -
" it is said that Homer's poetry is sung even in India, where they have translated it into their own speech and tongue. "
By using this narrative A Weber spread the lies about Ramayan.
Thankfully This whole false narrative was later debunked by Dr Winternietz and Gauranganath Banerjee.
Hence we can conclude that Ramayan was written much earlier than it , so even If someone around 1900 YA spread some misconceptions about it , historicity of Ramayan is proven.
Source : Hellenism in India ; Homer 53.6
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Apsaras : Devi or Hoors ??
Let's view this again by archaeological POV. Here are some researches from American Institute for Indian Studies...
Sringara Rasa or the rasa of love is often associated with Apsaras , even in Sanskrit Kavyas like Abhijnana Shakuntalam or Kadambari by Banabhatta. Love towards their husbands/Lovers or even their child and graceful moves as per described in Natya shastra shows their excellency in Nritya.
This was the description of Apsaras as per archaeology,
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Let's view this again by archaeological POV. Here are some researches from American Institute for Indian Studies...
Sringara Rasa or the rasa of love is often associated with Apsaras , even in Sanskrit Kavyas like Abhijnana Shakuntalam or Kadambari by Banabhatta. Love towards their husbands/Lovers or even their child and graceful moves as per described in Natya shastra shows their excellency in Nritya.
Here you can see the various forms of Sringara rasa :
1. Apsara as Mother
2. Apsara's graceful posture
3. Apsara in Sringara Samyoga [ Sambhoga ] and VIyoga [ Vipralambha ]
4. Apsara as skilled warrior and riding a beast , said to be the protector of temples.
5. Apsaras as Dance and music expert.
Various forms of Apsara represents different emotion and phase of life. Prem and Vatsalya are the most elite ones in the category of rasa and hence Sringara is known as RasRaja
This was the description of Apsaras as per archaeology,
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Evidences of the word " Krishna " used for Lord Sri Krishna from Pre Ashokan Maurya Period !!
Bhasa , a dramatist who is even praised by Kalidasa of Early Gupta period , is said to be one of the Legendary dramatist. He is believe to be at least of 322-184 BCE [ late mauryan period ]
He wrote 2 plays in which Lord keshav was central character :
1. Balcharita { here he is called Damodar and described his childhood as Avatar with Least Interpolations }
2. Dutavakyam { called as Vasudeva here }
Here we will have a glimpse of the name Krishna as mentioned in Balacharita...
jhandu jharni's claim is debunked that word " krishna " wasn't used for Yogeshwar before 11th century.
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Bhasa , a dramatist who is even praised by Kalidasa of Early Gupta period , is said to be one of the Legendary dramatist. He is believe to be at least of 322-184 BCE [ late mauryan period ]
He wrote 2 plays in which Lord keshav was central character :
1. Balcharita { here he is called Damodar and described his childhood as Avatar with Least Interpolations }
2. Dutavakyam { called as Vasudeva here }
Here we will have a glimpse of the name Krishna as mentioned in Balacharita...
1. In 1st anka , Sudarshan chakra calls himself : one who is gracefully situated on the finger of " Krishna ". Later It also calls him Vasudeva.
2. In 4th Anka , it is said that as soon as he saw " Krishna " who was running like a mighty Lion , Kaliya the powerful serpent bow down his head in delusion..
jhandu jharni's claim is debunked that word " krishna " wasn't used for Yogeshwar before 11th century.
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Greek-influenced statue of Gaja Lakshmi
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Here She is holding lotus and cornucopia, flanked by two elephants and two lions.
Found from Kashmir , around 1500 years old , Mid - late Gupta period..
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ॐ हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं, सुवर्णरजतस्त्रजाम् ।
चन्द्रां हिरण्मयीं लक्ष्मीं, जातवेदो म आ वह ।।
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Late kushana and early gupta era idol of Ganapati , excavated from Shamalaji , Gujrat...
period : 3rd to 4th century CE
Source : Ancient India by Nayanjot kaur and Upinder Singh , revised edition
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period : 3rd to 4th century CE
Additionally 2 Manushalingas of Ksatrapa period [ Kushana era ] Matrika head, Kartikeya statue , 4 of the Saptamatrika figurines and Statue of Lord Veerabhadra all of Gupta period were also found from nearby Area.
Source : Ancient India by Nayanjot kaur and Upinder Singh , revised edition
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