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The Arctic Home in the Vedas

This book delves into the references to the Arctic found in the Vedas, an ancient collection of sacred texts in India. It examines the cultural and historical significance of these references, offering insights into the ancient Indian perspective on the Arctic region. more

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian journalist, social reformer, and Indian nationalist. Born on July 23, 1856, in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India, he passed away on August 1, 1920. Tilak played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and the Swadeshi movement, advocating for Indian self-rule and promoting Indian goods over British products. Known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest', Tilak was a key figure in the struggle against British rule and is celebrated as a national hero in India. more

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“This is the gist of all worship: to be pure and to do good to others. He who sees Shiva in the poor, in the weak, and in the diseased, really worships Shiva. And if he sees Shiva only in the image, his worship is but preliminary. He who has served and helped one poor man seeing Shiva in him, without thinking of his caste or creed or race or anything, with him Shiva is more pleased than with the man who sees Him only in temples”