Ancient Skies and Astronomy Now: Black & White Version

ISBN-13: 9781493510313 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 156 str.

Krishna K. Ramadas

Opis

"A book opening up more clues on Vedic Sciences."
Vedic knowledge is understood to have been captured by meditators in deep states of contemplation during the dawn of human civilization. Neuroscientists are acknowledging today that a brain under meditation is in a uniquely different state than its waking, sleep and dream states. Did ancient people gain mastery over this state to be able to infer from it scientific concepts such as the structure of the Cosmos?
" Ancient Skies and Astronomy Now " is a welcome reiteration of this possibility. The book collates extracted information from Sanskrit texts to offer to the readers a total of 27 in-depth instances of astounding similarities to deep sky objects in present day cosmology and twenty first century astronomy. The book includes:
Astronomical basis for the division of the sky into 27 equal segments and the ways, including fire rituals, by which the Vedic calendar systems have been periodically correctedCharts showing boundaries between the 27 divisions of the sky on modern astronomical sky maps and coordinates of deep-sky objects associated with each divisionExplanation of the 4.32 billion year Kalpa time cycle found frequently in Sanskrit texts and the highlight of the names of its sub-periods which convey real geological and paleontological events on EarthOpportunities missed by colonial scholars to verify astronomical knowledge in Sanskrit text and the resulting neglect of research into Vedic astronomyIn depth illustrations of mining for word meanings in Vedic mantras to match scientific phenomenon using a neglected techniqueDeciphered codes related to the star formation process and the structure of the Milky Way galaxy from anthropomorphized descriptions of cosmic energy units or Devatas
"Ancient Skies and Astronomy Now" features a variety of unique astronomical objects that inspire readers to revise popularly held beliefs about the process of cognition and of mantras. Fragments of poetry and prose from Sanskrit documents are dissected to illuminate little-known wonders that lie off the beaten path of conventional translations. Examples such as Eridanus Supervoid dominated by dark energy venerating the powers of Yama over the deceased and star Betelgeuse leaving behind a giant turbulence along its passage exemplifying the benevolence of Rudra bring back the wonders of an ancient sky to life.
Suitable for amateur and avid sky watchers, this book will be greeted by every reader with an interest in ancient cultures and civilizations. It is also an outstanding introduction to deep-sky astronomy for readers familiar with Hindu astrology and the native customs of India. Users of the Indian calendar systems or the "Panchang" will appreciate the book for the scientific knowledge it brings about the Nakshtras.