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Bengal: Arya or Anarya Land? Unraveling Historical Truths

On several X accounts and YouTube channels in Bengal, there is a leftist and Christian missionary narrative claiming that Bengal is "Anarya" (non-Aryan) land. This argument is partly based on a verse in the Baudhāyana Dharmasūtra, which advises people from other states to avoid entering Bengal. However, this text also includes Punjab in this prohibition. According to leftist historians, Punjab was considered an Aryan land, so why was there such a restriction? To understand the origins of the name "Vanga" (Bengal), we can look at the Mahabharata, where Vanga is described as the son of Rishi Dirghatamas, who ruled the land of Bengal. It is his territory. In the Aitareya Aranyaka, we find a reference suggesting that five states abstained from participating in a certain Yajna and were thus considered to have "crossed a limit." However, this isn’t necessarily a prohibition. Other Shastric references indicate that a Brahmin from another region should perform pra...

Hinduism vs Buddhism: Which Religion Came First? A Journey Through Time and History

In the past 2-3 years, some YouTube-based historians have claimed that Buddhism is older than Sanatan Dharma. Their arguments typically include the following points:   1. The oldest manuscript of the Vedas is 600 years old.   2. The Ramayana mentions Buddha.   3. Hinduism has no archaeological evidence older than 800 years.   Let’s examine these claims with historical facts:   How old are the Vedas? Yes, it is true that the oldest surviving manuscript of the Rig Veda is about 600 years old. However, the Vedas are part of an oral tradition, not originally written texts, which is why they are referred to as Shruti Shastra (scriptures heard and transmitted orally). So, how can we determine the age of the Vedas?   1.Astronomical Evidence:    Astronomers recently identified what may be the oldest recorded mention of a solar eclipse in the Rig Veda. This reference corresponds to an eclipse that occurred approximately 6,000 ...

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...