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28/07/2025

Did You Know? Ancient India Practised Cataract Surgery

More than 2,000 years ago…
Sushruta described cataract surgery in the Sushruta Samhita.

Tools used?
Curved needles, heated metal rods, and medicated herbs.
He even detailed post-surgery care.

Modern ophthalmology traces its roots here
Where science met precision, and healing was sacred.

25/07/2025

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25/07/2025

Did You Know? Ancient India Mastered Zinc Extraction 2,000 Years Ago

Long before Europe learned to isolate zinc…
Ancient Indians were already doing it in Zawar, Rajasthan — around 400 BCE.

First known use of distillation-based metallurgy

Clay retorts + clever cooling = pure zinc

Used for coins, tools, and alloys like brass

India didn’t just forge weapons — it forged scientific methods.

25/07/2025

Nadi danyam, commonly known as Nadi Shodhana or alternate nostril breathing, is a yogic technique involving the alternation of breath flow between nostrils. It is thought to have multiple physiological impacts, including calming the mind and potentially benefiting cardiovascular health. How Nadi Shodhana impacts heart function: Heart Rate: Research indicates Nadi Shodhana can lower heart rate. A study revealed a notable decrease in heart rate following the practice of Chandra Nadi Shuddhi.

Autonomic Nervous System:
Nadi Shodhana is thought to influence the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and breathing. It is believed to increase parasympathetic activity, which is associated with relaxation and a slowing of the heart rate, while reducing sympathetic activity.

Heart Rate Variability:
Studies on Nadi Shodhana have also shown changes in heart rate variability (HRV), which is a measure of the variation in time intervals between heartbeats. Nadi Shodhana can lead to an increase in HRV, particularly in the time domain measures, which can be an indicator of a healthy and adaptable cardiovascular system.

21/06/2025

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24/05/2025

Balance is the Way – Wisdom from the Gita

“Yuktahara-viharasya yukta-cheshtasya karmasu…”
— Bhagavad Gita 6.17

One who eats in moderation, rests with awareness, works with purpose, and lives with balance — finds peace.

In a world that glorifies excess, Lord Krishna reminds us:
True strength lies in restraint. True success in stability.

Today, pause. Breathe. Balance.

24/05/2025

🍃 Ancient Indian Science: Ayurveda 🍃

Thousands of years ago, India gifted the world a timeless treasure — Ayurveda, the science of life. ✨
Ancient Ayurvedic texts describe over 700 medicinal herbs like turmeric, neem, tulsi, and ashwagandha — still celebrated today for their healing powers.

🌱 From ancient scrolls to modern homes, the wisdom of Ayurveda continues to nurture body, mind, and spirit.

Let’s honor our roots. 🌿



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24/05/2025

🔍 History Spotlight: Rishi Bharadvaja

One of the revered Saptarishis, Rishi Bharadvaja is remembered not just for his deep spiritual wisdom —
but also for his contributions to Ayurveda, astronomy, and early science.

📚 He authored the Bharadvaja Samhita, which includes verses on:

Healing through herbs

Weather patterns

And even ancient aeronautics (Vimana Shastra)

He proved that in Indian history, science and spirituality walked hand in hand.

Have you heard of him?

24/05/2025

Why is Turmeric Considered Sacred in Indian Households?

It’s more than just a kitchen spice.
Turmeric (Haldi) is woven into our history, rituals, and everyday life.

Here’s why it holds a sacred place in every Indian home:

A Symbol of Purity
Turmeric is believed to ward off negativity.
It’s sprinkled at doorsteps, mixed into water for purification, and used in every auspicious ceremony.

A Ritual Essential
From Diwali pujas to housewarming havans, turmeric marks beginnings.
Brides and grooms are covered in haldi paste before marriage—not just for a glow, but for blessings and protection.

Healing in Every Grain
Long before modern medicine, our ancestors used turmeric to heal wounds, fight colds, and ease pain.
Today, science confirms its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic powers.

A Marker of Prosperity
A pinch of haldi on new clothes, documents, or vessels symbolizes prosperity and success.

📿 Spiritual Energy
Its rich yellow color represents life force, sunlight, and divine energy in many Indian traditions.

From the mandir to the masala box, turmeric connects our daily life to something deeper.
It’s the color of tradition, wellness, and sacred energy.

Do you remember how haldi was used in your home growing up?
Share your memory in the comments.

24/05/2025

Who was Aryabhata?

Long before telescopes and satellites,
Aryabhata was looking up — and calculating.

🟤 Born in 476 CE in Kusumapura (modern-day Patna)
🟤 At age 23, he wrote the Aryabhatiya, a groundbreaking text on astronomy and mathematics
🟤 He proposed that:

Earth rotates on its axis

The year has 365.258 days

Eclipses are caused by Earth’s shadow, not Rahu-Ketu swallowing the Sun and Moon
🟤 He gave an accurate approximation of pi (π ≈ 3.1416)
🟤 He also developed a system for zero and place-value notation

All of this —
in the 5th century.

Aryabhata didn’t just write equations.
He rewrote how we see the universe.