Hritual spaces such as Catholic churches offer contemplation and silence. Temples in Italy, France, Greece and Egypt are impressive ruins that provide a connection to nature and history. The spirit of polytheism characterizes these places. OM expresses this.
Temples in Tamil Nadu: A connection to thousands of years of knowledge and science
Dhe Archaeology Department of Tamil Nadu has officially counted thousands of temples. Learn more about the significance of these temples and their millennia-old knowledge. #Archaeology #temples #TamilNadu
The secret of the Kolams: meditation, art and tradition in Tamil Nadu
ELearn more about the secret of Kolams - a traditional art form in Tamil Nadu where women draw complex patterns on the streets before sunrise. This practice combines dance, meditation and contemplation and conveys symbolic messages across generations.
Memory
In India, the books of the Vedas have been kept in memory for 3000 years. The Rigveda (10,552 verses), Samaveda (1549 verses), Yajurveda (4001 verses) and Atharvaveda (5977 verses) as well as the Upanishads (approx. 1800 verses) have been passed down from generation to generation. The grammar of Sanskrit has not changed significantly and the pronunciation is characterized by exact phonetic [...]