The Secrets of Indian Culture and Philosophy: Indian Culture Series

By stephen J Rand

I shall not now speak of the knowledge of the   Hindus …of their subtle discoveries in the science of astronomy …discoveries even more ingenious than those of the Greeks and Babylonians …of their rational system of mathematics, or of their method of calculation which no words can praise strongly enough – I mean the system of nine symbols. if these were known by the people who think that they alone have mastered the sciences because they speak Greek they would perhaps be convinced , though a little late in the day , that other folks , not only Greeks but also men of a different tongue , know something as well as they
 

The Syrian astronomer – monk
Severus Sebokit ( writing AD 662)

However  today  in this  Complex  society  -  Both   Dharma  Ashrma or  finding your inner  self  is  very important  for  one 's life , so  one can follow  one ;s strength and 

specialize  and  attain  greatness  both in office  and home. And one loves what he is doing he does best.  And the second  law  - Ashrama Dharma  will allow you to  lead  a  successful  life  in  each  stage of  his  life.  A  good  child hood , a  good married  life ,  and  how to  retire  gracefully.

• Language: English
• Publisher: stephen J Rand
• Release date: Jun 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393933205

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Acknowledgements

To  MY  Parent s

Book One

Indian Culture Series

Manu –  The First Man on Earth &

The Philosophy of Manu –

Varna Ashrama –

Ashrama  Dharma

Compared with  Plato’s  Platonic  Justice

The  Gurukul  System

Introduction

India   is a country in South Asia whose name comes from the Indus River. The name `Bharata’ is used as a designation for the country in their constitution referencing the ancient mythological emperor, Bharata, whose story is told, in part, in the Indian epic Mahabharata. According to the writings known as the Puranas (religious/historical texts written down in the 5th century CE) Bharata conquered the whole sub-continent of India and ruled the land in peace and harmony. The land was, therefore, known as Bharatavarsha (`the sub-continent of Bharata’). Homonid activity in the Indian sub-continent stretches back over 250,000 years and it is, therefore, one of the oldest inhabited regions on the planet.

Archaeological excavations have discovered artifacts used by early humans, including stone tools, which suggest an extremely early date for human habitation and technology in the area. While the civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt have long been recognized for their celebrated contributions to civilization, India has often been overlooked, especially in the West, though her history and culture is just as rich.

Manu

The First King

The First Law Maker

He who thus recognizes in his soul (Self, Atman), the universal soul that exists in all beings, becomes equal-minded towards all and enters the highest state, Brahman.

— Manusmriti 12.125,

Prologue

First Manvantara. Six Eons back. As the Earth system was entering into the last decade of the first Manvantara, creations on earth's system were on tremendous stress. Since the last decade rains had failed, all known vegetation had withered away, men who were till now herbivorous were now preying on the animals and killing them for food. Hordes of men and hordes of animals were moving from one place to another in search