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The Hindu Kshatriya Clan System

  Hello Everyone !!! Kshatriya is one of the four varna (social orders) of Hindu society, associated with warrior aristocracy . A Rajput (from Sanskrit raja-putra , “son of a king”) is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India. They claim to be descendants of ruling Hindu warrior classes of North India. Rajputs rose to prominence during the 6th to 12th centuries . Until the 20th century, Rajputs ruled in the “overwhelming majority” of the princely states of Rajasthan and Surashtra, where the largest number of princely states were found.  Some Facts about the Clan System :  An ideal 96 clans list includes 24 Suryavanshi, 24 Chandravanshi, 24 Brahmavanshi and 24 Nagavanshi clans. The list was prepared by Sage Vyasa with other sages. The Aryavarta/ Bharatvarsha was sub-divided in 56 royal houses. In Kaliyuga, Maratha clan is created by linking the royal houses and the Kshatriyas. The 1st Rajput clan list was prepared in the 12th...

Rishis (Sages) in Hinduism

 Hello Everyone !!! Rishi is a term for an accomplished and enlightened person. They find mentions in various Hindu Vedic texts. Rishis are believed to have composed hymns of the Vedas. Mentioned in Scriptures : "The 7 great sages of old, 4 elders, 14 Manus also are of My nature and born of My mind and from them all these creatures in the world." - Gita 10.6 The 7 Rishis of this Manvantar :-- (Bhagvatam 8.13.5 )           Atri, Brigu, Kutsa, Vasistha, Gautama, Kashyap, Angiras. The Sapta-rishis show pravriti-marga, the 4 elders (4 Kumaras) show nivruti-marga. The 7 Virtues of being a Sapta-rishi : Long life, clairvoyance, divinity, high Vedic status, divine visionary, in-charge of a Gotra. The 11 Types of Rishis : ( Baudhayana Dharmasutra)   Srutarshi - one who hears Vedas from teachers. Kandarshi - rishis of different sections of Vedas Taparshi - who do severe penance Satyarshi - truthful learners Devarshi - Rishi of demigods...

Hinduism Concepts [Part-12]

 Hello Everyone !!!   The Major 18 Puranas : a) Related to Lord Vishnu :-- Bhagvata purana Garuda purana Narada purana Padma purana Varaha purana Vishnu purana b) Related to Lord Brahma :--  Bhavishya purana Brahma purana Brahmanda purana Brahma-vaivartya purana Markandeya purana Vamana purana c) Related to Lord Shiva :-- Agni purana Kurma purana Linga purana Matsya purana Shiva purana Skanda purana The Puranas chiefly deals with 5 Subjects : Creation Recreation after dissolution  Genealogy of kings and sages Creation of human races History of dynasty The 84-lacs Yonis as per Hindu Texts : Classification-I :-- Devas (14-lacs) Humans (9-lacs) Animals (10-lacs) Birds (10-lacs) Reptiles (11-lacs) Aquatic species (10-lacs) Plants, trees and creepers (20-lacs) Classification-II :-- Animals (3-million) Aquatic species (0.9 million) Birds (1 million) Humans (0.4 millions) Insects (1.1 millions) Trees (2 millions) Thanks for Reading !!!

Know about Kayasthas [Part-1]

 Hello Everyone !!! Kayastha denotes a cluster of disparate South Asian communities broadly categorised by the regions of the Indian subcontinent in which they were traditionally located—the Chitraguptavanshi Kayasthas of North India, the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhus of Maharashtra and the Bengali Kayasthas of Bengal. All 3 were traditionally considered "writing castes", who had historically served the ruling powers as administrators, ministers and record-keepers. Other Important Facts : According to the Puranas, they are descended from Lord Chitragupta , manas-putra (mind born son) of Lord Brahma and the deity responsible for recording all the deeds of humans, upholding rule of law and judgement. They are considered a Vansha. According to Brahminical religious texts, they are a caste of scribes recruited in the beginning from Brahmins, Kshatriya and Vaishya castes, but eventually formed a distinct sub-caste in Northern and Western India.  In modern India, they are cons...

The Electroshock Weapons

 Hello Everyone !!! An electroshock weapon is an incapacitating weapon. It delivers an electric shock aimed at temporarily disrupting muscle functions and/or inflicting pain without usually causing significant injury. Many types of these devices exist. Stun guns, batons (or prods), and belts administer an electric shock by direct contact, whereas TASER conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) fire projectiles that administer the shock through thin flexible wires. Long-range electroshock projectiles, which can be fired from ordinary shotguns and do not need the wires, have also been developed.  Other Facts : High voltage, low amperage. Their internal circuits are designed so as to achieve an alternating high voltage discharge or continuous DC discharge. Stun-gun vital spots to strike - face, neck, genitals, inner thigh. Taser : Greater deployment range than baton, chemical spray, stun-gun and unarmed combat. Vital spots to strike - upper shoulder, below ribs, lower back. General r...

Miracles of Numerology (by Dr. M. Katakkar)

 Hello Everyone !!!   Miracles of Numerology is a book authored in 2015 by Dr. M. Kattakar. The 10 Fundamental Oppositions : ( by Pythagoras) Odd and even Limited and unlimited One and many Right and left Male and female Rest and motion Straight and curved Light and dark Good and evil Square and oblong The 4 Elements of World Creation : Sound Harmony Vibration Spoken word The 4-fold Interpretation of Tarot Number : Spiritual Intellectual Psychic Physical The 8 Methods of Future Prediction : (Hinduism) Limbs Dreams Sound Attitude Marks on the body Omen Natural phenomenon Sky   Thanks for Reading !!!

The Kshatriya Varna and Clan System in India

 Hello Everyone !!! Kshatriya is one of the 4 varna (social orders) of Hindu society, associated with warrior aristocracy. Other Facts : There were 13 branches of learning for them, during the Vedic era. According to the historians, they have 36 royal clans. Kshatriyas are divided in various lineages, primary being Suryavansha, Chandravansha, Agni-kula and Naga-vansha. In rituals, Nyagrodha-danda is assigned to the Kshatriya class. Kshatriya Varna Qualities as per the Vedas are action, will, aggression, energy, seek honor, power, status, martial and political temperament.  Color associated - red (Rajas element) The 5 ancient tribes - Druhyu, Anu, Puru, Danu, Yadu. Mentioned in Other Scriptures and Books : a) The 7 Qualities :-- ( Bhagvad Gita 18.43 ) Heroism, power, determination, resourceful, courage in battle, generosity, leadership. b) The 8 Symptoms :-- ( Bhagvatam 7.11.22) Influential in battle, unconquerable, patient, challenging and charitable, control of bodily ne...

Lord Yama

 Hello Everyone !!! Yama or Yamarāja is a Hindu and Buddhist deity of death and Dharma, belonging to an early stratum of Rigvedic Hindu deities. In Hinduism, Yama is the son of sun-god Surya and Sandhya , the daughter of Vishvakarma. He is the brother of Sraddhadeva Manu and of his older sister Yami/ Yamuna .  According to the Vedas, Yama is said to have been the first mortal who died. By virtue of precedence, he became the ruler of the departed, and is called "Lord of the Pitrs". About Yama : Abode - Hell/ Yamaloka Planet associated - Pluto Weapons - Danda (staff), mace Vahana (Vehicle) - water buffalo Assistants - Time, fever, disease, anger, jealousy Direction associated - South He judges sinners in afterlife. Thanks for Reading !!!

The Tribal Classification

 Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Classes : (Jharkhand) Hunter-gatherer Shifting agriculture Simple-artisans Settled agriculturists The 4 Categories : ( by Elman Service ) Egalitarian hunter-gatherer bands Tribal societies with some limited instances of social rank and prestige. Stratified tribal societies led by chieftains Civilizations, with complex social hierarchies and organized institutional government. The Apache Tribe : (US) Native Americans Average height - 5'7" The 6 major groups are - Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains, Western Religions and beliefs - Tribal, spirit worship, Christianity Traditional weapons - Tomahawk, knife, bow & arrow, war club, rawhide shield. Thanks for Reading !!! 

Tao of Jeet Kune Do (by Bruce Lee) Book Excerpts

 Hello Everyone !!! Tao of Jeet Kune Do is a book expressing Bruce Lee's martial arts philosophy and viewpoints, published in 1973 . Here I am sharing some excerpts from the book. 1. Intro : a) The path to truth :-- Seeking after truth Awareness of truth Perception of truth; its substance and direction. Understanding it Experiencing it Mastering it Forgetting it Forgetting carrier of truth Return to the primal source where truth has its roots Repose in the nothing b) The natural weapons of humans have 2 purpose :-- To destroy opponent in front. Annihilation of things standing in the way of peace, justice and humanity. To destroy your own impulses caused by instincts of self-preservation. To destroy anything bothering your mind. Overcome your own greed, anger and folly. Jeet Kune Do (JKD) is directed towards oneself. c) The facts of JKD :--  The economy-tight structure in attack and defense. (Attack- the alive leads/ defense -sticking hands) The versatile and "artless-artf...

The Classes of Fire (Disaster Management Concept)

 Hello Everyone !!!   The 5 Classes of Fire : 1. Class A :-- Ordinary combustibles, like wood, paper, clothes, trash, plastics and non-metal solids. 2. Class B :-- Flammable and combustible liquids and gases. 3. Class C :-- Energized electrical equipment, battery-powered equipment. 4. Class D :-- Combustible metals. 5. Class K :-- Cooking oils and greases.   NOTE :    During a fire hazard, follow "RACE", i.e., Rescue-Alarm-Confine-Extinguish. Thanks for Reading !!!

Old West Deputy Marshal Code of Conduct

 Hello Everyone !!! Old West Deputy Marshal Code of Conduct : ( by Wild Bill Hickok ) I will be brave, but never careless. I will obey my parents. They do know best. I will be neat and clean at all times. I will be polite and courteous.  I will protect the weak and help them. I will study hard. I will be kind to the animals and care for them. I will respect my flag, my country. I will attend my place of worship regularly.   Thanks for Reading !!! 

Cowboy Culture of US

 Hello Everyone !!! The Cowboy culture of US started by 1866 and lasted till 1886.   Cowboy Code of Honor : (by Gene Autry) A cowboy never takes unfair advantage -- even of an enemy. Never betrays a trust. He never goes back on his word. Always tells the truth. Kind and gentle to small children, old folks and animals. Free from racial and religious intolerances. Always helpful when someone in trouble. Always a good worker. Respects womanhood, his parents, his nation's laws. Clean about his person in thought, words and deed. A patriot. Cowboy Everyday Carry Tools : Tobacco tin, lariat, fixins', firearms, pocket knife, notebook, pencil.   Thanks for Reading !!! 

Texas Rangers of USA

 Hello Everyone !!! The Texas Ranger Division , commonly called the Texas Rangers and also known as " Los Diablos Tejanos "—"the Texan Devils", is a U.S. investigative law enforcement agency with statewide jurisdiction in Texas, based in the capital city of Austin. Formed on 17th October, 1835 (185 years ago). The Deputy Rangers Oath : Be alert Be obedient Defend the weak Never desert a friend Never take unfair advantage Be neat Be truthful Uphold justice Live cleanly Have faith in God.   Thanks for Reading !!!