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The Need to Adopt the Indian Calendar for All Religions: Scientific, Cultural, and Social Perspectives

  B y Aryan Rana, Founder    VRIGHTPATH  The way we celebrate the Gregorian New Year, with rave parties, drinking, drug use, and illicit behavior, is harmful to society. As we approach the end of 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, I call upon all Hindus and everyone to embrace #VRIGHTPATH and consider adopting the Sanatan Hindu Calendar. This is a time to reflect on values that promote true happiness, cultural prosperity, and spiritual growth. The Indian Calendar: A Scientific Foundation The Indian Calendar, based on scientific accuracy and natural cycles, is an ideal time-keeping system not only for Hindus but for all religions. It presents a harmonious blend of astronomical events and cultural significance, making it universally applicable. In contrast, the Gregorian calendar, widely used today, is neither scientifically precise nor culturally relevant. Alignment with Nature: The Indian calendar begins the New Year in Chaitra, symbolizing the spring season and the ...

The Superiority of the Indian Calendar: A Scientific and Cultural Perspective

By Aryan Rana, Founder    VRIGHTPATH  Calendars have been a cornerstone of civilizations, shaping not only timekeeping but also cultural, economic, and agricultural practices. Among these, the Indian calendar stands out for its scientific precision, cultural inclusiveness, and adaptability. Unlike the widely used Gregorian calendar, which carries inherent inaccuracies and a religious origin, the Indian calendar is deeply rooted in astronomical observations and scientific principles. Let us explore why the Indian calendar is not just a cultural artifact but a testament to India’s advanced scientific heritage. The Limitations of the Gregorian Calendar The Gregorian calendar, established by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, was primarily designed to address a specific religious problem: determining the correct date for Easter. Its predecessor, the Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar, had accumulated errors over centuries due to its inaccurate estimation of the solar year. ...

The Beginning of Sanatan Hindu Dharma| The origin of the universe, life, and human existence.

By Aryan Prem Rana, Founder,  VRIGHT PATH The term Sanatana Dharma appears in ancient texts like the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana.  In these texts, it refers to concepts like societal conduct, cosmic order, and normative ideas Sanatan Dharma, often referred to as the eternal religion, has its roots in the profound spiritual wisdom passed down through generations. It is not merely a religion in the modern sense, but a comprehensive way of life aimed at understanding the fundamental principles of existence, nature, and the universe. The origin and essence of Sanatan Dharma are encapsulated in the timeless wisdom of the Vedas and the teachings of the ancient sages, and its principles have shaped the spiritual, social, and ecological framework for millennia. The Puranas provide detailed narratives about the creation of the universe, the role of divine forces, and the moral codes that guide human existence. The Creation of the Universe (Srishti) in the Puranas 1. Cosmic Voi...

Why is Profound Knowledge of the Cosmos Found Only in Hindu Scriptures? Reflect on Why It Is Absent in the Bible or Quran.

Welcome to #VRIGHTPATH!  Join our mission to bridge karma gaps and create a positive impact on the world. We invite you to be an active participant in our transformative journey, especially the youth, by planting trees, caring for #animals and #birds, feeding the #underprivileged, and making meaningful donations. By embracing daily and weekly #Homa (#Hawan) as a spiritual practice, you can foster harmony with nature and cultivate a balanced, purposeful life. Together, we aim to align #personal , #professional, #financial , and #spiritual dimensions, inspiring dynamic minds to contribute to our nation's resurgence as a #VishwaGuruBharat. Let’s promote a positive narrative, debunk myths, and preserve the timeless wisdom of #Sanatana Dharma. Subscribe now and become a vital part of this empowering mission!  Aryan Prem Rana, Founder,  VRIGHT PATH The Science of the Cosmos as Rooted in Hindu Scriptures #Hinduism stands out as a repository of profound cosmic wisdom, offering un...

Sachin has pushed frontiers of human excellence: Pak Daily

Islamabad, Dec 21 (PTI) Limiting Sachin Tendulkar's feat of scoring 50 Test centuries to just the game of cricket would be unfair to the Indian batsman and his latest achievement needs to be seen as something which has pushed the frontiers of human excellence, stated an editorial in a leading Pakistan daily 'Dawn'. Tendulkar on Sunday, became the first batsman in the history to score 50 Test centuries after his unbeaten 111-run knock against South Africa at the Supersport park in Centurion. Hailing Tendulkar's class and longevity in the game, an editorial in newspaper said the Indian cricketer's achievements should not been seen from a mere cricketing perspective. "Putting Sachin Tendulkar's latest feat in a strictly cricketing context would not be fair to the sportsman. His achievements in the world of cricket need to be seen on a par with efforts in any other field - science, art, literature, etc - to push the frontiers of human excellence,...

Sachin tears up record books with historic 50th ton

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday became the first man to make 50 centuries in the history of Test cricket during his innings against South Africa at the Super Sport Park, Centurion. The Master Blaster achieved the milestone in his 175th Test. His 170-run partnership with captain M S Dhoni helped India to reduce the deficit, giving the team hopes of making the South Africans bat again. Tendulkar holds almost every batting conceivable record in game, and has 47 one-day international centuries to his name. He is also the first man to make a double century in the shorter version of the game. His 22-year long career has won him adulation to the point of worship from his millions of fans not just in India, but across the globe.

Sachin Tendulkar’s 200 ODI knock in Time’s 10 top sports moments

Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has added another feather in his cap. The master blaster's epic double hundred knock in the ODI against South Africa has featured in the Time magazine's top 10 special sports moments of the year. “Certain sports milestones seem simply unreachable: In cricket, it’s the one-day double-hundred: no man had ever produced 200 runs for his team during a one-day international match,” ‘Time’ said. “In February, however, India’s Sachin Tendulkar, the greatest run scorer of all-time, hit the magic milestone against a powerful South African squad. “Tendulkar smacked three ‘sixes’ - the cricket equivalent of a home run — during his epic performance, and the build up to 200 was exhilarating. “When he reached 199, the home crowd in Gwalior waved Indian flags, and roared, knowing they were about to witness history. The diminutive Tendulkar, dubbed ‘The Little Master,’ slapped a single past the South African fielders. The world’s 1.5 billion c...

Tendulkar is today's Bradman, says Lara

DUBAI: Saluting the longevity of Sachin Tendulkar , West Indies great Brian Lara has described the Indian batting legend as the 'Don Bradman' of modern era but refused to the compare the icons of different eras. Lara, himself a legendary left-handed batsman from the Caribbean, said what astonishes him the most about Tendulkar is his longevity. "I don't think there is any race. Both are great players. Tendulkar has shown the world what he is capable of and his longevity in the game is something to be really appreciated," Lara said. "The time he will spend in the game, records are going to tumble. The fact that someone can be there from the age of 16 and still at the age of 37 perform brilliantly is something that I cherish more than anything else," he said. The West Indies player is of the opinion that Australian great Don Bradman , who ended his career with an incredible Test average of 99.96, and Tendulkar should not be compared as they played and ...

NEW DON at 99.5.

The stats would have you believe that this is the best Sachin Tendulkar has ever batted. And for once, the stats may well be right. On Monday, Sachin posted Test century no. 49. It was his sixth in the calendar year, the most by any Indian ever. And it took his aggregate for the year so far to 1194 runs at an average of - hold your breath - 99.5. Indeed, the only word to describe his form is Bradmanesque (the Don, remember, had a career average of 99.94). And India will play at least five more Tests in 2010. On Monday, Sachin finished at 191 not out. And if Dhoni and the tail hang around, who's to say 300 is out of reach? On Sunday, he had passed 14,000 Test runs, taking just 12 innings to race there - the fastest he has ever gone from one 1,000-run mark to the next. But the stats, staggering though they undoubtedly are, don't tell the full tale. They fa...

Kapil first to complete 'Quadruple Double'

The first bowler to take a hat-trick was 'The Demon' Spofforth for Australia against England at Melbourne on January 2, 1879 in only the third Test match played. Spofforth was also the first bowler to take 10 wickets in a match when he returned the figures of 13 for 110 in the same Test. The first bowler to take all ten wickets in a Test innings was England's Jim Laker, who took 10 for 53 in Australia's second innings after taking 9 for 37 in the first innings in July 1956. Laker also achieved the distinction of becoming the first bowler to dismiss all 11 batsmen in the match. The first batsman to aggregate 1,000 runs in a calendar year was Australia's Clem Hill in 1902. The first player to make 100 wicketkeeping dismissals was Australia's Bert Oldfield when he stumped England's Hedley Verity off Clarrie Grimmett at Lord's on June 23, 1934. The first keeper to make 200 dismissals was Godfrey Evans when he caught 'Collie' Smith in West I...

Gavaskar first to score 10000 runs in Tests

India's diminutive opening batsman Sunil Gavaskar was the first to score both 9000 and 10000 runs in Tests. He reached the 9000-mark during his undefeated 166 against Australia at Adelaide on 17 December 1985. He became the first to notch five figures shortly after tea on 7 March 1987, against Pakistan at Ahmedabad's Gujarat Stadium and playing his penultimate Test. A jubilant crowd invasion halted play for more than 20 minutes. Australia's Allan Border became the first batsman to score 11000 runs in Test cricket. He achieved this feat during his innings of 84 against South Africa at Adelaide on 29 January 1994 in his 150th consecutive Test, his 90th in succession as captain and his final international match on home soil. West Indies' Brian Lara surpassed Border's tally but he ended his Test career 47 short of 12000-mark. India's Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to reach both 12000 (against Australia at Mohali on 17 October 2008) and 13000 runs (aga...

Bannerman was the first batsman to score a Test century

The first batsman to score a hundred in Test cricket was Australia's Charles Bannerman who on 15 and 16 March 1877 in the very first innings in Test cricket, scored 165 not out (retired hurt) out of Australia's total of 245. The first batsman to score a hundred in each innings of a Test match was Warren Bardsley when he scored 136 and 130 for Australia at The Oval in August 1909. The first batsman to score a double hundred in Test cricket was Australia's Billy Murdoch who scored 211 for Australia against England at The Oval in August 1884. The first batsman to score a triple hundred in Test cricket was England's Andy Sandham when he scored 325 against West Indies at Kingston in April 1930. Sandham's record score was surpassed by Don Bradman (334 in 1930), Wally Hammond (336 not out in 1932-33), Len Hutton (364 in 1938). West Indian Gary Sobers then scored 365 not out against Pakistan at Kingston in 1957-58) and it remained a record until another West Indian Br...

Briggs was the first to 100 wickets in Tests..

38 years old Muttiah Muralitharan became the first bowler to take 800 wickets in Test cricket when he dismissed Pragyan Ojha caught in the slip by Mahela Jayawardene on July 22, 2010 in the Test match against India at Galle . Here is a chronology of first player to reach every important milestone in Test cricket: The first bowler to take 100 wickets in Test matches was the England left-arm slow bowler, Johnny Briggs. He reached the landmark just before tea on the first day of the Fourth Test against Australia at Sydney on 1 February 1895 in his 25th match. The first bowler to take 200 wickets was Australia's New Zealand-born leg-break bowler, Clarrie Grimmett. He reached that total on 17 February 1936 at the Old Wanderers, Johannesburg, in the penultimate Test of his career. Fred Trueman was the first bowler to take 300 wickets in Test cricket. He reached that total at The Oval in his 65th Test on 15 August 1964 when he had Neil Hawke of Australia caught at slip by Colin Cow...

Ind beats SL comprehensively to lift Asia Cup after 15 years!

India finally manages to break the jinx of Final to lift the Asia Cup title with the help of collective batting and bowling effort from the players. The under-fire seam attack came good when it mattered to bowl out the Sri Lankans for just 187 in 44.4 overs to give India a comprehensive 81 runs win in the Asia Cup Final. With this win a 1 5-year-old title drought came to an end. This is the fifth time India manage to win Asia Cup title, last time India have won in 1995 under the captaincy of Md. Azharuddin after beating Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Sharjah. After electing to bat first India posted a competitive 268/6 in their 50 overs, with fine half-century by late comer Dinesh Karthik (66 runs off 84 balls). He got good support from G.Gambhir (15 runs off 16 balls), V.Kohli (28 runs off 34 balls), M.S.Dhoni (38 runs off 50 balls) and R.Sharma (41 runs off 52 balls). At 146/3 in the 28th over India were cruising and looking well on course to reach close to 300 run mark but some needl...

Asia Cup Final -Favorable stars may help India win the cup

Positive planetary and numerology combination indicates that Indian Cricket team may do well and might win the 2010 Asia Cup Final to be played in Dambulla, on Thursday June 24, 2010. June 24 adds up to number 6 (2+4+6+20+10=15) which is India's fate number and hence indicates good news for the country. Transiting Moon in Scorpio will be well aspected by Jupiter, Saturn and Mars which further boosts the confidance of the team. However, the team sould be careful of the injury and over agression. I hope they make the most of it. I wish Dhoni & the team all the best!