Mahabharat: Society, Lifestyles & Inc. Part-1

Mahabharat

Preface How a human leads, and behaves in, his/her daily life makes a impact on the planet. I have always been curious about lifestyles, beliefs of the society during the eras when events like Ramayan, Mahabharat occurred.In this article, I have tried to list some events that shed some light on the then lifestyle, beliefs, … Continue reading Mahabharat: Society, Lifestyles & Inc. Part-1

Debut trek in Sweden: Storådorren & Helagsfjället

Notes for the readers/viewers Prelude In spite of being in Sweden for almost 7 years, I had not managed a successful trek within Sweden. I had made up my mind to do it this year, either with company or solo, whichever materializes! I have put on a lot since 2016, also my fitness is in … Continue reading Debut trek in Sweden: Storådorren & Helagsfjället

The Cherry Tree

Preface During my school days, the text books were bought a bit in advance of the commencement(June first week) of the academic year. I had a habit of picking up the language text books, and read each chapter, even before the school started. Standard X, the last year of secondary school.During my habitual early reading … Continue reading The Cherry Tree

Did Hanuman approve of a full-scale war?

Orientation Context More than a month had elapsed since Sugreev(Hindi: सुग्रीव) dispatched the search parties in all directions, to locate Sita.Upon completing his reconnaissance mission in Lanka, Hanuman returned to the Mahendra mountain located on the southern seashore(of today's India). There, the southern search party, comprising of Angad(Hindi: अंगद), Neel(Hindi: नील), Jambavan(Hindi: जाम्बवान्), Maindh(Hindi: मैंद), … Continue reading Did Hanuman approve of a full-scale war?

Why Hanuman favoured Vibhishan’s defection?

Orientation Preface Reading, analyzing History isn't enough, drawing inferences, establishing morals and acting accordingly is crucial.This is a bit inferential post but based entirely on the texts in Valmiki Ramayan. Context Ram, Lakshman, Hanuman, Sugreev(Hindi: सुग्रीव), Angad(Hindi: अंगद), Jambavan(Hindi: जांबवान), Nal(Hindi: नल), Neel(Hindi: नील) and the armies of Vanaras(Hindi: वानर) and Richh(Hindi: रीछ) had reached … Continue reading Why Hanuman favoured Vibhishan’s defection?