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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...