Thursday, September 26, 2024

Proto-galactic fragments in the inner Milky Way named after Shiva and Shakti as symbolic representation

 

The researchers, Khyati Malhan and Hans-Walter Rix, named the two newly discovered proto-galactic fragments in the inner Milky Way Shiva and Shakti as a symbolic reflection of the cosmic forces represented in Hindu cosmology. 

In Hinduism:

Shiva represents the forces of destruction and regeneration, symbolizing the cyclical nature of the universe, where destruction leads to rebirth and transformation.

Shakti represents creative energy and power, often seen as the dynamic force that drives the creation and sustenance of the universe.

Source: Two ancient star streams that built early Milky Way galaxy found | CNN





Monday, September 23, 2024

Immortality Cure and the Divide Between Haves and Have Nots



1. In Hindu mythology, humans (Devas and Asuras) churn the ocean and got Amrita/Nectar to attain immortality.

Devas pirated/tricked Amrita from Asuras after their teamwork.

2. In modern times, humans found Sea Squirts living in the ocean having the cure for cancer cells. 

In modern times, rich countries may do Biopiracy against poor countries. They may fail to share the fair share with poor.


Note: Sea squirts are among an endless list of animals, plants, and microbes that stand to improve human lives. They also produce chemical compounds to defend themselves that are known to damage cancer cells.

Researchers estimate that an astonishing 70 percent of antibiotics and cancer treatments in use today are rooted in natural organisms, from plants to snakes to sea sponges.

https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/372277/digital-sequence-information-dsi-cop16-explained

 

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Happy Vinayagar Chaturthi

Happy Vinayagar Chaturthi/விநாயகர் சதுர்த்தி. A few millennium years old tradition, fostered a sense of unity and belonging among the villagers.

Nowadays everyone has a calendar, clocks, and smart phones. Move the camera back into few millennium years where villagers may not have these, but they had beautiful Sky as the clock, perhaps a good TV show at night. On 4th day (Chatur/Four/சதுர்/चतुर्) of waxing moon monks, Chittars (சித்தர்), Buddhist monks (புத்தர், பௌத்தர்), Vinayagars (விநாயகர்,விண் நாயகர்) were visiting villages, a practice in Hindu culture, particularly in South India. Perhaps these monks, often itinerant and ascetic, are believed to be carriers of blessings, medical knowledge, and spiritual energy. The villagers welcome the monks with traditional rituals, such as offering flowers, fruits, and sweets. Villagers will tell their issues and monks provided solutions, obstacle removers.