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Archeological Evidences of Sanatan Dharma from Bengal

Recently, some YouTube channels and X handles have been claiming that Hinduism is hardly 1,000 years old in Bengal, and there is no older archaeological evidence of Sanatan Dharma in Bengal . Let's debunk their propaganda on the basis of archaeological evidence Let's look at the archaeological evidence 1. 1700 year old Bigrah of  Maa Durga from Bankura 2. 1700 year old Bigrah of Bhagwan Vishnu from Malda  3 . A 1400 year old Bigrah of Bhagwan Vishnu with Garuda  4. Pahārpur a 1400 year old Archeological site  According Archeologists- The Excavations at Pahārpur....Almost without exception, they belong to the Brahmanical pantheon Source: Early Sculpture of Bengal, Calcutta, 1962 from Central Archeological Library   5. A 1600-year-old inscription mentions Bengali Brahmins asking for land to perform the Agnihotra Yagya                        ■ Bangalir Itihas: Adiparba          ...

Exploring the Bhashyas on Manusmriti: Insights from Ancient Commentaries

The Manusmriti, often referred to as the "Laws of Manu," is one of the most significant and ancient Dharmashastra texts in Hindu literature. Traditionally attributed to Manu, the progenitor of humanity.  Importance of Bhashyas: Bhashyas, or detailed commentaries, are essential tools for understanding the profound and often complex texts of Hindu literature. When it comes to the Manusmriti, these commentaries are particularly valuable. Here are the Bhashyas I found: 1. Medhatithi's Commentary of 9th Century.       It's known as Manubhâshya. 2.Govindaraja's Commentary of 12th Century      Known as Manuţikâ . 3.Sarvajňa-Nârâyaņa's Commentary of 14th Century Known as Manvarthavivriti . 4.Râghavânanda's Commentary of 16th Century Known as Manvarthachandrikâ . 5.Nandana's Commentary (uncertain date) Known as Nandinî or Manvarthavyâkhyâna or Mânavavyâkhyâna . 6.Anonymous Kashmirian Commentary. 7. Kullûka's Commentary of 15th Century Known as Manvarthamuk...