The Thread that Links Us All
Posted on January 21, 2007
Filed Under Hinduism, sanskrit, resources | 1 Comment
Earlier we had seen the books that are good for learning Sanskrit. However, since not everyone who wants to start with learning a new language might be willing, or able, to invest in books, this article will provide a free online option for learning Sanskrit.
The first, and in my opinion, best online resource for learning Sanskrit is IIT Madras’ excellent Sanskrit Tutor website - Acharya. You can complete the lessons online, or evern download the lessons and read them offline. The Sanskrit text could be clearer, but that should stop no one from learning the language. If you need motivation to get started with Sanskrit, the “why should one learn Sanskrit” page can help you out, too.
Good luck with learning the mother of all languages!
Posted on January 14, 2007
Filed Under Hinduism, stories, mythology, india, bharat, mahabharata | 13 Comments
In my travels on the web, I found an excellent map of Greater Bharat(India) from the time of the Mahabharata. It shows, in detail, the name of the various cities/towns/settlements and mountain ranges and kingdoms from way, way back. The map itself claims that the period is around the 6th century BC, but the historical accuracy might be questionable. Suffice it to say that this map will help you understand where the different kingdoms and places mentioned in the Mahabharata were located.
Posted on January 12, 2007
Filed Under Hinduism, mythology, Hindu Gods, tools, india, resources | 2 Comments
The Encyclopaedia Mythica has definitions and references to the various Gods, Goddesses, Cults and Practices in Hinduism, besides other religions.
Thanks to the Encyclopaedia, I discovered that there is a goddess named “Bombay Kamayan“.
Here is a direct link to the Hindu Mythology Section.
