Indian History with Dr. Veenus
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -The objective of this podcast channel is to make history interesting for all. Through this channel I will be uploading podcasts on various topics from Indian history, Indian values, Indian culture heritage and science. Through these podcasts you can explore various dimensions of unparalleled continuity of Indian history its wisdom, values and culture that enable India to survive for so long. You can share your feedback via voice notes/messages or mail me on the topics you will like to hear the podcast on. Wish you a happy journey through glorious facts of Indian history.
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Shaktism : An Introduction - Dr Veenus Jain
November 24, 2021 16:22 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MBShaktism – Worship of Goddess Shakti Shakta refers to ‘worship of Goddess Shakti’. Shakta Dharma is the science of cultivation of power. Its followers also consider the Shakta religion as old as the ancient Vedic religion. The followers of Shakti are often called ‘Shaktas’. • On the first day, devotees worship the daughter of the mountain, Goddess Shailputri. • On the second day, they worship Brahmacharini, the unmarried avatar of Goddess Parvati. • The third is dedicated t...
12 jyotirlingas in India - Dr Veenus Jain
November 23, 2021 15:20 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThere are 12 Jyotirlinga in India. It is believed that Lord Shiva first manifested himself on Earth on the night of the Aridra Nakshatra. • A jyotirlinga or Jyotirlingam is a representation of Shiva. It is a Sanskrit word in which Jyoti means " Radiance" and linga is phallus. Somnath Temple in Gujarat, Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga-Andhra Pradesh, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga- Madhya Pradesh, Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga- Madhya Pradesh, Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga- Jharkhand, Bhimashankar Jyot...
Vaishnavism : An Introduction - Dr Veenus Jain
November 23, 2021 15:03 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBVaishnavism Vaishnavism is also known as bhagvatism, this sect regards Vishnu as the supreme God. They focus their worship on the ten incarnations of Vishnu, which include Rama and Krishna. The First Avatar: Matsya (The Fish) The Third Avatar: Varaha (The Boar) The Fourth Avatar: Narasimha (The Man-Lion) The Fifth Avatar: Vamana (The Dwarf) The Sixth Avatar: Parasurama (The Angry Man) The Seventh Avatar: Lord Rama (The Perfect Man) The Eighth Avatar: Lord Krishna (The D...
Shaivism : An Introduction
November 18, 2021 10:13 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBShaivism is the name given to the practice of worshipping Lord Shiva as the highest supreme Brahman.The two great epics of India, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, also indicate Shiva's importance. One of the primary symbols of Shaivism is the linga (also known as "Lingam"), a phallic shape which represents Shiva by embodying both his regenerative capability as the destroyer and reproducer of the universe. Worshippers of Siva, worship Him in various forms, as • Sivalinga, •...
Diwali : Various Reasons for Celebration Dr Veenus Jain
November 17, 2021 15:45 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBThis video describes various reasons for celebrating Diwali. #Diwali #WhyDoWeCelebrateDiwali --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venus-jain3/message
Difference between BC and AD - Dr Veenus Jain
November 17, 2021 15:32 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBDifference between BC and AD • Standardized under the Julian and Georgian calendar, AD stands for Anno Domini which is a Latin term for “Year of our Lord” and is used as a label for measuring the years after Jesus Christ was born, while on the other hand, BC stands for measuring the years Before Christ. • AD (Anno Domini) denotes the calendar era after the birth of Jesus Christ and traditionally, the year accepted for Christ’s birth is labelled as AD1 and a year before it is labelled as ...
Buddhism:An Introduction - Dr Veenus jain
November 17, 2021 15:28 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBBuddhism Buddhism began in India during late 500 BCE from the teachings of a prince named Siddhartha Gautama who later came to be known as Gautama Buddha, meaning ‘enlightened one’. The religion is based upon the teachings, life experiences of its founder Siddhartha Gautam, born in circa 563 BCE.At the age of 29, Gautama left home and rejected his life of riches and embraced a lifestyle of asceticism, or extreme self-discipline. After 49 consecutive days of meditation, Gautama attained...
Types of Marriages in Ancient India - Veenus jain
November 12, 2021 08:29 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBIn ancient India the institution of marriage was regarded as of great importance. It was devised and maintained in order to solve the problem of the life of men and women in their worldly existence. The Brahma marriage The Daiva form of marriage The Arsha form of marriage The Prajapatya form of marriage The Gandharva form of marriage The Asura form of marriage The Rakshasha form of marriage The Paishachya form of marriage The first four forms of marriage The Brahma,...
Nakshatras/Constillations & Hindi Months - Dr Veenus Jain
October 21, 2021 07:50 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBIn Hindu astronomy, there was an older tradition of 28 Nakshatras which were used as celestial markers in the heavens.The first astronomical text that lists them is the Vedanga Jyotisha.In classical Hindu scriptures (Mahabharata, Harivamsa), the creation of the nakshatras is attributed to Daksha. They are personified as daughters of Daksha and as wives of Chandra known as the Moon God (who reluctantly married the 26 other nakshatras on Daksha's request even though he was only interested to m...
Repetition of Words in Rigveda- Dr Veenus Jain
October 17, 2021 16:51 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBThis episode gives the details repetition of words in Rigveda.This has been specially created for students preparing for competitive exams. #WordsInRigveda #Vedas #SamundraInRigveda Contact - [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venus-jain3/message
5 Elements of Existence : Panch Mahabhuta/Panch Tatva - Dr Veenus Jain
October 12, 2021 08:47 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBPancha Bhoota or Pancha Maha-Bhoota (पञ्चभूत, पञ्चमहाभूत), five great elements, also five physical elements, is a group of five basic elements, which, according to Hinduism, is the basis of all cosmic creation. These elements are: • Prithvi/पृथ्वी:/Earth, • Jal/Water, • Agni /अग्नि, Fire, • Vayu वायु:, Air, • Akasha/Dyaus/Aetherआकाश, Space. Modern science does not support the theory of the five elements of nature as being the basis of our world. It rather supports the atomic theory according...
Position of women in Early Vedic Age and Epic Age - Dr Veenus Jain
October 11, 2021 17:34 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBPosition of women in Early Vedic Age and Epic Age Women held an important position in the society. No religious ceremony, especially yajna, could be performed unless the wife joined the husband. She was the creator, protector, and educator of her children. Women were given equal opportunities as men for their spiritual and intellectual development. There were women poets like Apala, Viswavara, Ghosa, Lopamudra and Gargi during the Rig Vedic period. Atharva Veda endorses that the wom...
Difference between Polygamy, Polyandry and Monogamy
October 09, 2021 08:55 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBDifference between Polygamy, Polyandry and Monogamy Polygamy/Polygyny Polygamy/Polygyny is the practice of having more than one wife. Polyandry Polyandry is the practice of having more than one husband. Monogamy Monogamy, the union between two individuals (a man & a woman), is the most common form of marriage. #Polygamy/Polygyny #Polyandry #Monogamy To contact please write to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
Varna & Ashrama System
October 07, 2021 17:16 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBThe Vedic social system is structured by the underlying code of religion. This code is reflected through the basic principle of varna- ashrama- dharma. While the Varna deals with division of society, Ashram deals with the nature of training and living in four stages of life. Together they profound a system referred to as Varna Ashram-Vyavastha. Varna Ashram Purusharth #VarnaAshram #VarnaAshramSystem #Purusharth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Sabha & Samiti
October 04, 2021 09:22 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBPolitical Organisations in Early Vedic Age Sabha -सभा Samiti - समिति Vidath -विदथ Gana - गण Parishad - परिषद Sabha and Samiti are mentioned as two daughters of Prajapati in Atharvaveda In Atharvaveda Sabha is called Narishtha नरिष्ठा (अनुल्लंघनीय) one which cannot be disobeyed. #Sabha-Samiti #Vidath-विदथ #Gana-गण #Parishad-परिषद --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venus-jain3/message
Early Vedic Age /Rig Vedic Age - Dr Veenus Jain
October 03, 2021 05:42 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBVedic Age This video gives a detailed account of the Socio, Cutural,Political and Religious conditions of the Early Vedic Age.The word veda is derived from the root vid which means ‘to know’. The four Vedas – Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda & Atharvaveda are the oldest surviving texts which possess knowledge par excellence and gave their name to the era in which they were compiled . The Rigveda which is the oldest Vedic text reflects one stage of social and cultural development whereas the othe...
Cyclical Theory of History
September 15, 2021 06:16 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBCyclical view of history is among the earliest theories in history. This theory suggests that the eventsand stages of society and history generally repeat themselves in cycles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venus-jain3/message
How to write a Research Paper ?
September 03, 2021 06:09 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this podcast the procedure to write a research paper has been explained step by step.The steps covered are - 00:11 - How to choose your Broad Area? 00:26 - How to select the Title / Topic of research paper? 06:27 - How to do literature review? 07:27 - How to find research gap? 07:47 - How to formulate a Research Question? 09:14 - How to decide research methodology? 09:18 - Qualitative and Quantitative research? 10:58 - Research Philosophy 11:46 - How to write an Abstract...
Khuni Hastakshar - A Tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose on Independence Day
August 13, 2021 11:17 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBKhuni Hastakshar - A Tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose on the ocassion of Independence Day --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venus-jain3/message
Relationship of History with other Social Sciences
August 05, 2021 11:15 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBRelationship of History with other Social Science Disciplines. Interdisciplinary approach is a process of answering a question , solving a problem, or addressing a topic that is too broad or complex to be dealt with adequately by a single discipline, hence draws various disciplines with the goal of integrating their insights to construct a more comprehensive understanding. 0:27 - History and Political Science 2:14 - History and Economics 3:35 - History and Statistics 4:40 - Cliometr...
Difference between Interdisciplinary , Multidisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Approach
July 26, 2021 10:52 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBInterdisciplinary studies are those in which concerted action and integration are accepted by researchers in different disciplines as a means to achieve a shared goal that usually is a common subject of study. Multi-disciplinary refers to an additive research agenda in which each researcher remains within his or her discipline and applies its concepts and methods without necessarily sharing a common goal with other researchers. In contrast, transdisciplinary contributions incorporate a comb...
Subjectivity Vs Objectivity
July 22, 2021 11:10 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBThis podcast discusses various view points on subjectivity and objectivity in history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venus-jain3/message
Nature and Scope of History
July 21, 2021 09:25 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBNature of History 1. A study of the present in the light of the past 2. History is the study of man 3. History is concerned with man in time 4. History is concerned with man in space 5. Objective record of happenings 6. Multisided 7. History is a dialogue between the events of the past and progressively emerging future ends 8. Not only narration but also analysis 9. Continuity and coherence are the necessary requisites of history. 10. Relevant 11. Comprehensive 12. Study of ind...
Interdisciplinary Approach
July 20, 2021 15:29 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBIn Inter disciplinary approach learners draw two or more disciplines in order to advance their understanding of a subject or problem that extends beyond the boundary of any single subject. It is about creating something by thinking across boundaries. So it can be said that collaboration among two or more academic disciplines to investigate a central problem, inquiry, or theme is known as interdisciplinary approach. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venus...
What is History?
June 26, 2021 09:02 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBWhat is History? The word History which originated from Greek word iotopia, historia, meaning "inquiry and knowledge acquired by investigation" is the scientific study of the past. Events occurring before the invention of writing systems are considered prehistory. "History" is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of information about these events. Herodotus, a 5th-century BC Greek historian is...