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Whenever we discuss about Mahabharata, we discuss same characters again & again. I thought we should discuss about lesser known but significant characters.

My #thread on Shalya, he was Charioteer of Karna & how he played an important role in the duel between Arjun & Karna. 👇🏼

 Shalya was King of province called Madra. He was also known as Madra Naresh and he was the brother of Queen Madri, 2nd wife of King Pandu & Maternal Uncle of Nakul & Sahdev.

Pandavas called him Mama. Mama Shalya had pledged his supports to Pandavas, but then comes a twist.
Pandavas had gathered 7 Akshauhini Sena, while Kauravas had 9 Akshauhini Sena

According to epic Mahabarta, one Akshauhini contains four different types of armed forces
 21,870 chariots
 21,870 elephants
 65,616 horses
 109350 infantry

Pandavas knew Shalya has 2 Akshauhini Sena
With Mama Shalya joining Pandavas, things would have been squared at 9 Akshauhini Sena each. But Shakuni tricked him.

While Shalya was travelling towards Kurukshetra, Shakuni arranged excellent hospitality for him along the road for him & his Sena. Shalya was highly impressed.
Shalya was under the impression that this has been arranged by Yudhistir. After Madri went Sati, Nakul & Sahdev lived with Kunti instead of living with their uncle. Hence Shalya barely got chance to meet his nephews

He met Duryodhana on his arrival & he thought it was Yudhistir
Shalya immediately made a vow saying I pledge myself & my Sena to you, thinking that he is pledging his allegiance to Yudhistir. There were 2 reasons why Shakuni wanted Shalya on his side. One was his 2 Akshauhini Sena & 2nd Shalya was one of best Charioteers of that time.
There were 3 best Charioteers in Kurukshetra war, we all know Krishna was one, Shalya was another & 3rd was Nakul who was also a master in that art. If it wasn't for Krishna, then Nakul would have been the Charioteer for Arjun. Shakuni wanted Shalya to be the Charioteer of Karna.
When Shalya realised that he was tricked, he went running to find Krishna & Yudhistir to narrate wat had happened. This made Nakul & Sahdev furious & they wanted to kill their uncle whr Yudhistir stopped them saying you should respect your Uncle.

Vow had utmost value those days
Krishna could immediately sensed why Shakuni played that trick. He secretly asked Shalya to make a promise that he will distract Karna during the duel between Arjun & Karna. To which Shalya agreed & he then joined Kauravas.

Pandavas had 7 & now Kauravas had 11 Akshauhini Sena ☹️
We all know Bhishma didn't allow Karna in the war, but after Bhishma fell, Karna entered the war & Shalya was asked to be his Charioteer. Shalya was fairly loyal to Karna as it was his Dharma but things changed on the 17th day when the final clash between Arjun & Karna took place
Shalya knew that he promised Krishna to distract Karna. He began with his mission, he started giving wrong advices to Karna & kept praising Arjun for his superiority. Karna was quite furious with him, he would have liked Shalya to be mute but Shalya just won't stop.
Karna had 2 advantages over Arjun, one was Shakti Astra given to him by Lord Indra when Karna gave his Kavach Kundal & 2nd was Nagastra

Karna was forced to use Shakti Astra on Ghatachkoch hence he was left with only one

Nagastra was not a real Astra but a serpent fired on enemy
During Ramayan, Indrajit fired serpents on Lord Ram, Garuda saved Ram from these serpents & Krishna saved Arjun in Mahabharata.

Nagastra was Takshak Nag himself who wanted to take revenge on Arjun for burning the forest of Khandavprast, which was later renamed as Indraprastha.
While Shalya kept manipulating Karna, Karna asked Shalya not to underestimate him against Arjun. Finally whn Karna took out his Nagastra, Shalya knew this was that moment why Krishna had asked him for that promise. Shalya knew Karna won't take his advice, so he gave honest advice
Shalya told Karna to fire this Astra on Arjun's chest, to which Karna looked at Shalya with Agony & Karna decided to aim at Arjun's forehead whr there was no armour to protect him. When Karna fired, Krishna pushed the Chariot into the ground, hence lowering the height of Chariot.
We all know that Nagastra struck Arjun's mukhut & thus Arjun survived that weapon. We also know Krishna saved Arjun, but had Karna taken Shalya's advice, things would have been different. Shalya kept his promise which he had made to Krishna. After this Karna lost the battle.
Apart from all these stories, we tend to miss an important point. When we know Krishna & Shalya were expert Charioteers & specially chosen for this battle. It means the chariots were constantly on move saving the warrior from the opponent's attack. Remember God's were watching it
But when u see BR Chopra's Mahabharata or any other Mahabharata, its shown that during the battle, Chariots were parked in the middle of the ground, Krishna & Shalya being the spectators 😂

Chariot fight is something we can't even visualise, filming it is altogether a diff thing
Despite being 4 Akshauhini Sena short of Kauravas, Pandavas triumphed over their opponents with all brave Pandavas walksd alive & victorious out of the Kurukshetra war. Mahabharata has many interesting characters like Shalya.

Let me know in comments if you liked my thread. 🙏🏼

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As discussed earlier, I am writing a #Thread on how Swαmy entered Harvard University. As per claims, Swαmy got full scholarship frm Harvard. I took this SS from official VHS website which says Swαmy got full scholarship frm 'Rockefeller Foundation' & not frm Harvard University 🤷🏻‍♂️


Its important for us to understand wht is Rockefeller Foundation. John Rockefeller was businessmen from US who started funding various Churches & Universities to turn things in his favour, it was his way to manipulate & dictate his terms in governance & setup parallel governance


John Rockefeller was staunch Christian who gave funding to Missionaries to setup schools & Universities in Asia. His particular interest was in China, Vietnam, Philippines & also started funding big US schools like Yale, Harvard, etc. This allowed him to handpick his chosen ones


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What is Khαlιsταn..?

Through my detailed #thread I am going to make some shocking revelations to you all. It may send shivers down your spine. Conspiracy is much bigger than what you imagine

This thread is based on journalist Conor Cruise O'brien report for The Atlantic in 1988


First we need to understand where did the idea for Khαlιsταn come from. Sικhism was formed in 15th century by Guru Nanak who was a Hindu & his followers were also Hindu, to unite against Mυghαls. But it was the 6th Guru which made religion enter into politics, later into military


6th Guru 2 terms Miri & Piri, 10th Guru Gobind Singh is called as Miri Piri ka Malik, means he brought military & spirituality in Sικhism, he said God is sword & sword is God. Hence, Khαlιsταnιs chant Raj karega Khalsa
Hence these words are used by Khαlιsταnιs to justify violence


During British Raj, Sικhs started considering themselves as partners in governance. British were impressed by courage & martial powers displayed by Sικhs in Anglo-Sικh war, they recruited Sικh in military & Sικhs supporterd British in 1857 mutiny by going against fellow soldiers


During the time of independence, Sικhs were in dilemma coz MυsIims didn't want Sικhs, in independent Khαlιsταn they would have been outnumbered by Paxtαn whereas India offered them equal rights, hence they decided to join India. But they always wanted autonomy from India.
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This is slightly a different topic, but I thought this is important topic to be discussed. In my opinion Indian culture is totally different than western countries & our economy can never be compared to theirs. I may be wrong, but I am going to list out top 15 reasons in #Thread

1st

Bread vs Roti

Homemade Roti is good is taste & very healthy food, but in western countries including lsIamic countries mainly rely on bread. Bakery business in US is worth $450 billion

If Indians switch to bread instead of rice/roti then we add $1 trillion to economy 🤷🏻‍♂️


2nd

Fast Food Industry

While we Indians love our mom made & homemade food, western countries mainly rely on fast food or processed food industry for their daily meals. Fast food industry in US is worth $250 billion

With Zomato culture creeping in, but we will stick to roots


3rd

Processed food

If you are bored of eating pizza or sandwiches, just walk to the nearest supermarket and pick your favourite packaged from the shop and save your cooking efforts.
You will get almost everything you could imagine
Packaged food industry in US worth $800 billion


4th

Processed Meat

Trust me this is my last tweet on food in this thread 😐

Processed meat industry is worth almost $400 billion.

So by not cooking food at home, can fetch US around $2 Trillion 😅. We Indians will stick to homemade shudh desi food and rightly so.
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#Thread
This thread is dedicated to one of the most underrated Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose tenure from 1998-2004 created a road map for the new India. We will discuss in details, his ideas, policies & vision which was far ahead of his era.
Iron Man of India🙏🏼


When we talk about Vajpayee ji the first thing which comes to our mind is the Pokhran Nuclear test. No PM before him had the courage to conduct a test & take the West head on. Nuclear test changed India forever & it was a stepping stone in India's journey to become Super Power.


Most of you must not be aware that conducting a nuclear test wasn't so easy. US Ambassador says after his meeting with Vajpayee in 1996, he was convinced that Vajpayee will conduct the Nuclear test & US ensured Vajpayee doesn't come to power. 13 days in office & his govt fell


PV Narsimha Rao was pure mercenary of US coz the IMF had bailed out India in 1991 & he had no courage to against US.
Vajpayee said a country like India cannot be afraid of economic sanctions, we should look ahead for our future. US put sanctions on India but that didn't affect us


Another important event in Vajpayee era was 1999 Kargil war & many war veterans describe Vajpayee as tactical genius who turned a strategic loss into a massive victory. Army played a huge role but even Air Force & Navy played vital role in that war.
Plus his diplomacy was crucial
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#Thread

My Op-ed on yesterday's attack on Shobha Yatras across many states.

I will try to cover why a particular community is feeling so agitated in the present scenario.

This is my personal opinion, so you can feel free to counter, make suggestions or add your own points.

Let's look at this situation from the recently concluded 5 state elections. Whr BJP won 4 states out of 5. The 5th state which was won by AAP has very less presence of that community, so it doesn't bother them much but the biggest state which has hurt them is Uttar Pradesh.

For almost 70 years they had a dominant presence in Uttar Pradesh politics, be it Congress, SP or BSP, they had a sizeable represention in the govt & in the assembly. But in post 2017, their presence from the assembly has diminished & this pattern will be replicated across India

Recent attacks were seen in Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat which are going for state elections next. Most likely results of UP will be replicated & other state is Jharkhand whr change of guard is speculated in media. Let's see why state elections could be one of the reason of frustration

Let's look at some of their strong or so called Bahubali netas in Hindi heartland. Azam Khan, Atique Ahmad, Mukhtar Ansari, Mohammed Shahabuddin, etc

All these are criminals turned politician who enjoy tremendous support in their home constituencies & in minority dominated areas
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In today's thread and perhaps some subsequent threads, we will start looking into Rama as a person. The author clearly tries to bring out the human aspect of Rama captured beautifully in some of the verses.

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Please note, the discussion is NEVER challenging the supreme divinity of the person, but tries to capture the nuances or the finer points of the Bhagwan.

Sri Rama had extra-ordinary merit - Unequalled, Unmatched merit. He always remained at his own highest level.

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He seldom fell below it at times, wherein one can spot the conditions that led to the decline. In these conditions, he did & said things that his own higher nature would never approve.

Sri Rama was indeed the guardian and embodiment in himself of Dharma.

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Some incidents bring out the very best in him where he is able to uphold his own moral ideal.

For ex, when Vibhishina sought asylum, he held a council of war with all eminent counsellors. Except Hanuman whose advice was considered weak, rest all including Lakshmana ..

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recommended him to reject Vibhishina, with a few even ordering killing him.

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Rig Ved 1.36.7

To do a Namaskaar or bow before someone means that you are humble or without pride and ego. This means that we politely bow before you since you are better than me. Pranipaat(प्राणीपात) also means the same that we respect you without any vanity.

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Surrendering False pride is Namaskaar. Even in devotion or bhakti we say the same thing. We want to convey to Ishwar that we have nothing to offer but we leave all our pride and offer you ourselves without any pride in our body. You destroy all our evil karma.

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We bow before you so that you assimilate us and make us that capable. Destruction of our evils and surrender is Namaskaar. Therefore we pray same thing before and after any big rituals.

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तं घे॑मि॒त्था न॑म॒स्विन॒ उप॑ स्व॒राज॑मासते ।
होत्रा॑भिर॒ग्निं मनु॑षः॒ समिं॑धते तिति॒र्वांसो॒ अति॒ स्रिधः॑॥

Translation :

नमस्विनः - To bow.

स्वराजम् - Self illuminating.

तम् - His.

घ ईम् - Yours.

इत्था - This way.

उप - Upaasana.

आसते - To do.

स्त्रिधः - For enemies.

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अति तितिर्वांसः - To defeat fast.

मनुषः - Yajman.

होत्राभिः - In seven numbers.

अग्निम् - Agnidev.

समिन्धते - Illuminated on all sides.

Explanation : Yajmans bow(do Namaskaar) before self illuminating Agnidev by making the offerings of Havi.

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“Don’t leave the church because of the people who hurt you. Nobody is perfect, only God”

I’ll explain why this comment is not only not helpful at all, but also very harmful.

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The comment assumes we can’t tell the difference between people and toxic theology, it assumes our issues are with a few people who are outliers and misrepresented God, and we just seem to think that’s the totality of divinity. Which makes us appear unintelligent and petty.

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But, that’s not the case at all. I didn’t leave because a few people hurt me in the name of God, in fact I stayed long enough to get hurt again, and again, and again, and again. Because it’s not a few bad apples hurting people in the name of God what we are dealing with.

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Instead we are talking about systemic abuse due to toxic theology that is taught as righteousness.

Go to any white evangelical church today and conduct all the tests you must to ensure only those who are “good Christians,” remain. I guarantee you people will be harmed there.
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Not because people just hurt people, not because Christians have good intentions but sometimes make mistakes; instead because the harm is caused due to indoctrination into toxic theology and a belief that their social and theological framework is not only good,

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Knowledge & Bharat : Part V

The Curriculum of Vedic Education :
According to the Ancient Indian theory of education, the training of the mind & the process of thinking, are essential for the acquisition of knowledge.

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Vedic Education System delivered outstanding results.  These were an outcome of the context in which it functioned.  Understanding them is critical in the revival of such a system in modern times. 
The Shanthi Mantra spells out the context of the Vedic Education System.


It says:

ॐ सह नाववतु ।
सह नौ भुनक्तु ।
सह वीर्यं करवावहै ।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै ।
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

“Aum. May we both (the guru and disciples) together be protected. May we both be nourished and enriched. May we both bring our hands together and work

with great energy, strength and enthusiasm from the space of powerfulness. May our study and learning together illuminate both with a sharp, absolute light of higher intelligence. So be it.”

The students started the recitation of the Vedic hymns in early hours of morning.


The chanting of Mantras had been evolved into the form of a fine art. Special attention was paid to the correct pronunciation of words, Pada or even letters. The Vedic knowledge was imparted by the Guru or the teacher to the pupil through regulated and prescribed pronunciation,
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“We don’t negotiate salaries” is a negotiation tactic.

Always. No, your company is not an exception.

A tactic I don’t appreciate at all because of how unfairly it penalizes low-leverage, junior employees, and those loyal enough not to question it, but that’s negotiation for you after all. Weaponized information asymmetry.

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And by the way, you should never be worried that an offer would be withdrawn if you politely negotiate.

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ANTARVEDI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY, EAST GODAVARI DIST.(AP)

Located where Vasistha Godavari joins Bay of Bengal.

Present structure was built by Kapanati Krishnamma of Agnikula Kshatriya clan in 1823.

It is one of the oldest among 32 Narasimha Kshetras in AP.
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Legend says that here Maharishi Vasishta prayed to Narasimha to end the demon Rakta Vilochana.

Narasimha created Maha Maya, also called Ashwaroodambika or Gurralakka to suck his blood as he got a boon from Brahma that blood falling from his body would produce another demon.


After his death, the stream of blood was let out by Maya to form a pond called Rakta Kulya.

Narasimha,then,washed Sudarshan Chakra at a place called Chakra Tirtha.

Brahma is said to have performed Yagna and installed Shiva Linga here. Hence the place was called Antarvedi.


Later Sri Rama prayed here and Arjun also visited here.

Panchamrita Abhishekam is done every day.
One can have Nijarupa Darshanam (main murti without any decorative shield) between 6.00 a.m. and 8.00 a.m.

Anna Prasadam is very famous and distributed daily from 10:30 to 2 pm.
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This was a deck that I created on my (longish) interview process with @a16z. It was a long path, starting with meeting folks at the firm 10 years ago. But the purpose of the deck was to explain how I would use my superpower in an investing context

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THE LAST STAND OF PAVAN KHIND - THE 300 BATTLE OF INDIA

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In desperate times, great men come forth. Those men who are ready to sacrifice all of their lives work for a single cause.

Baji Prabhu Deshpande is one such man.

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Battle was between the Maratha Warrior Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Sidi Masoud of Adil Shahi Sultanate.

In 1660, the Maratha King Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji was trapped in the fort of Panhala, under siege and vastly outnumbered by an Adilshahis army led by Sidi Masoud.

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And while everyone is thinking that finally the Maratha king will be subdued, Shivaji planned to escape to the fort of Vishalgadh. It was administered by a Maratha chieftain named Range Narayan Orpe under Shivaji.

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For months the siege warfare continued as Shivaji made sure that the food source of the Besieging army drops down, due to which they will initiate a general assault on the castle.

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Shivaji, Baji Prabhu, and around 600 of their best troops, hardened mountaineers of the Maval region, would dash through the Adilshahis force at night.

A man named Shiva Kashid, who resembled Shivaji in appearance, had volunteered to dress like the king and get captured.

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