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सुदर्शनः HS
12/31/25
The Star of Bethlehem might have actually been a comet described in an ancient Chinese text
Thanks to @Bobby Rathod for this link.. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-star-bethlehem-comet-ancient-
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The Star of Bethlehem might have actually been a comet described in an ancient Chinese text
Thanks to @Bobby Rathod for this link.. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-star-bethlehem-comet-ancient-
12/31/25
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
12/31/25
astronomical / historical dating of ANDAL/ godA of tiruppAvai
A note on astronomical / historical dating of ANDAL/ godA of tiruppAvai matching 696 - https://youtu.
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astronomical / historical dating of ANDAL/ godA of tiruppAvai
A note on astronomical / historical dating of ANDAL/ godA of tiruppAvai matching 696 - https://youtu.
12/31/25
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
12/28/25
Good jyotiSha/ hindu astronomy channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZRMJA2i5JU Uses models and stellarium to explain concepts. -- --
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Good jyotiSha/ hindu astronomy channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZRMJA2i5JU Uses models and stellarium to explain concepts. -- --
12/28/25
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
,
Sunder Chakravarty
5
12/25/25
उत्तरायणारम्भ-शुभाशयाः
On Mon, 22 Dec 2025 at 10:39, Nidhish Aaryan <kalani...@gmail.com> wrote: https://sites.
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उत्तरायणारम्भ-शुभाशयाः
On Mon, 22 Dec 2025 at 10:39, Nidhish Aaryan <kalani...@gmail.com> wrote: https://sites.
12/25/25
Sudarshan HS
12/23/25
Introduction to Viet language in Simple Sanskrit
छम्प-देशस्य (वियत्-देशस्य, Vietnam) बौद्धयतिः थै फऽङ् (Thầy Phan) वियत्- भाषां परिचाययति । This
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Introduction to Viet language in Simple Sanskrit
छम्प-देशस्य (वियत्-देशस्य, Vietnam) बौद्धयतिः थै फऽङ् (Thầy Phan) वियत्- भाषां परिचाययति । This
12/23/25
ಸುதர்शನ HS
12/17/25
2-day Intro course on Sangita Shastra
There is a 2 day सङ्गीतशास्त्रं introduction course this weekend in Bengaluru. Practice listening to
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2-day Intro course on Sangita Shastra
There is a 2 day सङ्गीतशास्त्रं introduction course this weekend in Bengaluru. Practice listening to
12/17/25
Sunder Chakravarty
2
11/14/25
Book Discussion on "MAHĀSALILAM - Nov 22, 2025
Invitation: Book Discussion on "MAHĀSALILAM – A Vedāṅga Text on Astral Sciences" (Nov 22,
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Book Discussion on "MAHĀSALILAM - Nov 22, 2025
Invitation: Book Discussion on "MAHĀSALILAM – A Vedāṅga Text on Astral Sciences" (Nov 22,
11/14/25
सुदर्शनः HS
11/2/25
Before Space Science, There Was Mahāsalilam: Rediscovery Of India's Oldest Astronomical Text
RS Hariharan's review of Mahasalilam on Swarajya magazine. https://swarajyamag.com/books/before-
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Before Space Science, There Was Mahāsalilam: Rediscovery Of India's Oldest Astronomical Text
RS Hariharan's review of Mahasalilam on Swarajya magazine. https://swarajyamag.com/books/before-
11/2/25
Uttara Nerurkar
10/4/25
New Book On Patanjali's Yogadarshana
Dear Friends, Delighted to share that my sixth book is now on the stands! It is on Patanjali's
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New Book On Patanjali's Yogadarshana
Dear Friends, Delighted to share that my sixth book is now on the stands! It is on Patanjali's
10/4/25
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
3
9/3/25
Fwd: भूतशुद्धौ बीजषु प्रश्नः
v2 (not entirely satisifed with AkAsha) * पृथ्वी - घनकरम् (Quarks, Higgs Boson) * आपः - रसमूलम् (
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Fwd: भूतशुद्धौ बीजषु प्रश्नः
v2 (not entirely satisifed with AkAsha) * पृथ्वी - घनकरम् (Quarks, Higgs Boson) * आपः - रसमूलम् (
9/3/25
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
, …
Srikrishna Bhat
5
6/27/25
Hinduism and science paper
Overall the article seems to be relying more on Charvaka based rather than Vedic. regards skbhat On
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Hinduism and science paper
Overall the article seems to be relying more on Charvaka based rather than Vedic. regards skbhat On
6/27/25
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
6/12/25
साम्प्रदायिकैर् दृक्-पञ्चाङ्ग-ग्रहणम्
पुत्तिगे-पालिमारु-पेजावराडमारु-मठाः सशिष्याः १९९९-तः दृक्-पञ्चाङ्गम् आश्रित्य साधारणतिथिनिर्णयं
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साम्प्रदायिकैर् दृक्-पञ्चाङ्ग-ग्रहणम्
पुत्तिगे-पालिमारु-पेजावराडमारु-मठाः सशिष्याः १९९९-तः दृक्-पञ्चाङ्गम् आश्रित्य साधारणतिथिनिर्णयं
6/12/25
Warija Adiga
6/5/25
शुनः पुच्छमित्याख्यस्य पुस्तकस्य लोकार्पणम्
नमो नमः सर्वेभ्यः, मया लिखितस्य संस्कृतपुस्तकस्य लोकार्पणं ९ जुन, २०२५ तमे, बैङ्गलुरौ भविता। कृपया
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शुनः पुच्छमित्याख्यस्य पुस्तकस्य लोकार्पणम्
नमो नमः सर्वेभ्यः, मया लिखितस्य संस्कृतपुस्तकस्य लोकार्पणं ९ जुन, २०२५ तमे, बैङ्गलुरौ भविता। कृपया
6/5/25
Srikrishna Bhat
6/3/25
Fwd: Anvitabhidana and Language models
https://x.com/khoomeik/status/1929715252943638661 "white professor living in chicago presenting
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Fwd: Anvitabhidana and Language models
https://x.com/khoomeik/status/1929715252943638661 "white professor living in chicago presenting
6/3/25
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
4
6/2/25
सङ्कल्पः कथम् अस्तु
On Mon, 2 Jun 2025 at 18:07, विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki) <vishvas...@gmail.com>
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सङ्कल्पः कथम् अस्तु
On Mon, 2 Jun 2025 at 18:07, विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki) <vishvas...@gmail.com>
6/2/25
Mandyam D Srinivas
5/3/25
Video of Today's Presentation on "Uyirezhuttu system of Numeration in Tamil Astronomy Texts"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWSJMn_tkcQ&t=2019s Best regards MD Srinivas
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Video of Today's Presentation on "Uyirezhuttu system of Numeration in Tamil Astronomy Texts"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWSJMn_tkcQ&t=2019s Best regards MD Srinivas
5/3/25
Mandyam D Srinivas
5/2/25
Fwd: THT Monthly Heritage Talk. "Uyireluttu System of Numeration Used in Tamil Astronomy Texts. By Dr V Ramanathan, Dr Venkatewara Pai and Prof M D Srinivas. Sat, May 3, 2025
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tamil Heritage Trust <ad...@3275256.brevosend.com>
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Fwd: THT Monthly Heritage Talk. "Uyireluttu System of Numeration Used in Tamil Astronomy Texts. By Dr V Ramanathan, Dr Venkatewara Pai and Prof M D Srinivas. Sat, May 3, 2025
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tamil Heritage Trust <ad...@3275256.brevosend.com>
5/2/25
Sudarshan HS
, …
Megh Kalyanasundaram
3
3/31/25
Invitation to my PhD Viva - 7 April 2025
+1! Hearty congratulations and best wishes, Sudarshan. Best, Megh On Mon, Mar 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Invitation to my PhD Viva - 7 April 2025
+1! Hearty congratulations and best wishes, Sudarshan. Best, Megh On Mon, Mar 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
3/31/25
Sunder Chakravarty
3/6/25
Mahāsalilam - A talk by Prof R N Iyengar on Sun 09-Mar 10:30AM
Dear Friends, You are cordially invited to attend a talk on the book "Māhasalilam" by its
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Mahāsalilam - A talk by Prof R N Iyengar on Sun 09-Mar 10:30AM
Dear Friends, You are cordially invited to attend a talk on the book "Māhasalilam" by its
3/6/25
Sudheer Tumuluru
,
K Gopinath काञ्ची गोपीनाथ
4
2/9/25
Question about astronomical significance of Maha Kumbha Mela
Thanks Gopinath mahodaya for the detailed math on the Jupiter cycle and the approximation. I had seen
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Question about astronomical significance of Maha Kumbha Mela
Thanks Gopinath mahodaya for the detailed math on the Jupiter cycle and the approximation. I had seen
2/9/25
Mandyam D Srinivas
2/4/25
Select Publications and Lectures Available on the Internet
Dear Colleague, I have posted a brief summary of my research work and a list of select publications
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Select Publications and Lectures Available on the Internet
Dear Colleague, I have posted a brief summary of my research work and a list of select publications
2/4/25
Raghavendra H Kashyap
2/4/25
Regarding Post-3
My post 3 has been removed. Why? Did I hurt anyone? Is it because I responded to a comment and
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Regarding Post-3
My post 3 has been removed. Why? Did I hurt anyone? Is it because I responded to a comment and
2/4/25
Raghavendra H Kashyap
2/3/25
RNI's posts on How to appraise Indian history from ancient texts
Post 1 History is about the Past, there is no debate on this! The controversy and loud mouthing about
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RNI's posts on How to appraise Indian history from ancient texts
Post 1 History is about the Past, there is no debate on this! The controversy and loud mouthing about
2/3/25
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
, …
dsh...@hotmail.com
3
1/25/25
Re: request for comments on yajnadevam's indus script deciphering
Just fyi – the discord on this is pretty active and they do need ppl with Vedic Sanskrit expertise
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Re: request for comments on yajnadevam's indus script deciphering
Just fyi – the discord on this is pretty active and they do need ppl with Vedic Sanskrit expertise
1/25/25
सुदर्शनः HS
1/11/25
Ganita Sammelan from Jan 19-22 at IIT Gandhinagar.
History of Mathematics, Ganita Sammelan from Jan 19-22 at IIT Gandhinagar. Rs. 500 (for non-IITGN
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Ganita Sammelan from Jan 19-22 at IIT Gandhinagar.
History of Mathematics, Ganita Sammelan from Jan 19-22 at IIT Gandhinagar. Rs. 500 (for non-IITGN
1/11/25
सुदर्शनः HS
, …
Megh Kalyanasundaram
4
12/23/24
Book launch of महासलिलम्, by Prof. RN Iyengar
Wonderful week to be in Bengaluru! Thank you for sharing. Best, Megh On Tue, 24 Dec 2024 at 9:56 AM,
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Book launch of महासलिलम्, by Prof. RN Iyengar
Wonderful week to be in Bengaluru! Thank you for sharing. Best, Megh On Tue, 24 Dec 2024 at 9:56 AM,
12/23/24
Sudarshan HS
,
Venkatesh Parthasarathy
3
12/22/24
Happy Uttarayana Punya Kala
👍 सुदर्शनः HS ಅವರು Gmail ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ
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Happy Uttarayana Punya Kala
👍 सुदर्शनः HS ಅವರು Gmail ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ
12/22/24
विश्वासो वासुकिजः (Vishvas Vasuki)
3
12/13/24
भास्कर-भास्यस्यावजिगमिषा - पर्व-गणना-विषयः
Possibly relevant speculation - https://github.com/jyotisham/jyotisha/issues/132#issuecomment-
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भास्कर-भास्यस्यावजिगमिषा - पर्व-गणना-विषयः
Possibly relevant speculation - https://github.com/jyotisham/jyotisha/issues/132#issuecomment-
12/13/24
Sunder Chakravarty
12/2/24
Garga & Parashara: Forgotten Astronomers of India - Prof RNI and Sudhee in an excellent conversation
Prof. RN Iyengar & S.Subrahmanya talk on "Garga & Parashara: Forgotten Astronomers of
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Garga & Parashara: Forgotten Astronomers of India - Prof RNI and Sudhee in an excellent conversation
Prof. RN Iyengar & S.Subrahmanya talk on "Garga & Parashara: Forgotten Astronomers of
12/2/24
Sudarshan HS
,
Pooja P
3
11/8/24
RNI’s travelogue to Armenia
Updated link to the travelogue https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/67/03/0157.pdf ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ,
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RNI’s travelogue to Armenia
Updated link to the travelogue https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/67/03/0157.pdf ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ,
11/8/24