Films on the subject of spirituality, peace, Buddhism and its art, art history, yoga, cultural heritage of Asia…The films are made by culture historian Benoy K Behl.
yes, even in the puranas it is said 'in Kali Yugam, Sankirtanam is the only fruitful way of worship, because, this dark age will force people to abandon their daily prayers, or the ceremonial yajnas, or charity' .
Yes, people crowding the secluded site of Kondavane would destroy the atmosphere and sanctity. Fortunately, this is not likely to happen. My best wishes to you.
The western people portray Alexander as "Arya" but the ancients described him as a "Mlechccha invader" ....fyi "Arya means noble".......Let me tell you your Lord Macauley got it all wrong while translating the ancients scriptures
Dear Mr. B K Bhel, Thank you for finding the hidden gems of Pallava art and sharing it with us, I visited Panamalai thalagireeshwarar Temple few days ago and had a chance to gaze upon Sivakami's beautiful painting still magnificent.
I am so grateful that I came across this site. Behl is a cultured gentleman. Everything he says is clear, coherent and harmonious. You understand everything. Greetings from a Swedish Soto-Zen Buddhist (although I feel at home in all traditions).
also sir, at 18:02 , we see an elderly rishi sitting next to a Vishnu temple. That sage is said to be Vyasa or Krishna Dwaipayana, the author of the Mahabharatha and the great compiler of the scriptures
Thank you so much India Habitat centre and Legend Benoy sir for his extensive work on art history. It's always an amazing experience to see the art through his eyes.
The one who constructed hospitals for both humans and animals... 6. Sa[vatra vi]jitasi Devanapriyasa Priyadrasisa rajine ye cha ata atha [Choda] Pa[mdiya] Sa[ti]ya[p]u[tra] Keralaputra [Tam]bapani Atiyoge nama Yona-raja ye cha [a] .... sa ......[gasa] samata ra[jane sa]vratra ...... priyasa Priyadrasisa rajine 7. duve chikisa [ka]ta manusa-chik[isa cha] pasu [chi]kisa cha -Second Rock Edict: Mansehra 1. Sarvata vijitamhi Devānaṃpriyasa Piyadasino rāño 2. evamapi pracaṃtesu yathā Coḍa Pāḍā Satiyaputo Ketalaputo ā Taṃba- 3. paṃṇī Aṃtiyako Yona-rājā ye vā pi tasa Aṃtiy[a]kas[a] sāmīp[aṃ] 4. rājāno sarvatra Devānaṃpriyasa Priyadasino rāño dve cikīcha katā 5 manusa-cīkichā ca pasu cikīchā ca -Second Rock Edict :Girnar 🌸- James Prinsep Translation : Everywhere within the conquered province of Raja Piyadasi (Ashoka), the beloved of the gods, as well as in the parts occupied by the faithful, such as Chola, Pandiya, Satiyaputra, and Keralaputra, even as fart as Tambapanni (Sri Lanka) and, moreover, within the dominions the Greek (of which Antiochus generals are the rulers ) everywhere the heaven-beloved Raja Piyadasi’s double system of medical aid is established- both medical aid for men, and medical aid for animals, together with the medicaments of all sorts, which are suitable for men, and suitable for animals. 🌸- E. Hultzsch Translation: Everywhere in the dominions of Dévanampriya Priyadarsina, and (of those) who (are his) borderers, such as the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Satiyaputra, the Kéralaputra, Tamaraparni, the Yona(Greek) king named Antiyoka , and the other kings who are the neighbours of this Antiyoka, everywhere two kinds of medical treatment were established by king Devanampriya Priyadarsin, (viz.) medical treatment for men and medical treatment for cattle
I remember watching the old docuseries called “baby Achtung In search of Purity by one Indian researcher.. back in 2010 when I was 11, I developed great interest in digging out more about their origin!!! It’s amazing how brokpas embrace their ancient culture so beautifully! <3
