Author: Ismail Butera

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Journey of Zero: India’s Gift from nothingness to infinity

India contributed nothing to the world. Zero, that important numeral representing nothingness and everything revolutionized human civilization like the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel. Science, mathematics, astronomy, seafaring, engineering, trade, commerce and medicine were all affected by the use of this symbol of nothingness. This awareness of zero representing nothingness may […]

Nasadiya Sukta: Unique creation tale from Rig Veda

Creation tales have been recounted as mythological accounts as well as accepted truths among all of the world’s great religious traditions. These creation stories guide our views and outlooks regarding how the universe and our world came to be, as well as provide reasons for all that happens to us during this period we call […]

Prithvi Sukta: Dharmic homage to Mother Earth

The Prithvi Sukta is a salutation to Mother Earth, the goddess Prithvi herself, acknowledging her beauty in nature and her pertinence and importance to humanity and all creatures.

Vyasa: Homer Of India

The apsara Adrika is acknowledged in sculpture and art as well as in the narration and the recounting of the history of the epic and for being a guide to Vyasa that great bard and poet, the equivalent of Homer in ancient India.

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