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[Thread] A compilation of Atharva Forum conversations over the past year that were most discussed & talked about by the learned themselves. Mahārṣi Pāṇini's Grammar- Mahāmahopādhyāya Pushpa Dixit & @suneeiljoshi youtu.be/cLZxkYtIpnk Thanking our viewers for their support

Indian astronomy continuously advanced and refined its parameters. This demonstrates a willingness to incorporate new data and perhaps even engage with external traditions to improve the precision of the Panchanga - Prof. M. S. Sriram. youtube.com/shorts/krbe9uE… #Jyotisha

The late Dr. Rohini Godbole, Padma Shri, Physicist, reflecting on the broader evolution of particle physics. An accessible overview of how theoretical frameworks and experimental data combine to explain the nature of reality.   youtube.com/watch?v=KlrnEG…

1818 CE: Serampore Theological College established by a group known as the "Serampore Trio". Missionary William Carey's writings express a clear intent to systematically dismantle sacred Hindu traditions, including Ganga pilgrimages - Pawan Pandey.

The Serampore Theological College & its authority to grant academic degrees under the UGC Act. Pawan Pandey explains how the institution utilizes secular-sounding programs, such as counseling & psychotherapy, as a strategy to gain access to vulnerable populations. #goodfriday

@AtharvaForum @bhootkrit Very serious matter then guys 🙏🙏🙏

@athawale_adwait To truly understand Gopal Agarkar's actual perspective, it is extremely essential to directly study his original editorials and books, rather than relying on prevailing intellectual discourses or govt. curricula - @athawale_adwait WATCH youtube.com/watch?v=sQ1byT… #गोपालगणेशआगरकर

@athawale_adwait Gopal Agarkar’s depiction of the Marathas as solely “defensive” or “opportunistic” is historically inaccurate—it downplays major offensive campaigns & decisive victories, such as those led by Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj & Chimaji Appa at Vasai - @athawale_adwait #मराठा

[NEW] गोपाल गणेश अगरकर (1856-1895) के 'पुरोगामी' (प्रगतिशील) विचारों और हिंदू धर्म व इतिहास के प्रति दृष्टिकोण का विश्लेषण है l @athawale_adwait examines how Maharashtra’s intellectual circles have framed Gopal Agarkar as a formidable scholar & reformer. youtube.com/watch?v=sQ1byT…

Highly recommend watching this video. A lot of these histories are written in vernaculars. The focus on Anglicization of our education led to the neglect of historic stories written in vernaculars.

Indian cultural continuity - the rich history of Jati Purāṇa-s and their interdependencies. Here @halleyji explores Telangana's jati purana-s. Jati purāṇas are oral or performative narrative traditions tied to specific occupational jati-s/kula-s. youtube.com/watch?v=yRHlpp…

The extensive historical and literary references to gold within ancient Indian scriptures, spanning from the Vedic period to classical Tamil literature - Prof. V. Ramanathan @vraman16 Part 1 youtube.com/watch?v=QP4Bt1… Part 2 youtube.com/watch?v=LLwrDO…

@manishpandey__ @AtharvaForum Thank you.🙏

One timely topic addressed was the numerous misconceptions regarding lead toxicity, which is prevalent worldwide. Thanks to @AtharvaForum for bringing such topics and scholars youtube.com/watch?v=XwQ1va…

@vraman16 Led by Prof Thuppil Venkatesh “Project 797” is a nationwide initiative by the Indian government to monitor toxic substances in food, water, and the environment across 797 districts. youtube.com/shorts/CinxfXt… Atharva Conversation | Lead Metal Toxicity | Dr Venkatesh and @vraman16

@vraman16 Faulty Tinning or Kalai on traditional cookware can introduce Lead poisoning if impure tin is used | Dr. Thuppil Venkatesh & Prof. V. Ramanathan @vraman16 youtube.com/shorts/y-rvsZi… #leadtoxicity #thuppilvenkatesh #kalai

[NEW] Dr Thuppil Venkatesh, known as the "Lead Man of India" in conversation with Prof Ramanathan @vraman16 on the severe risks that Lead poses when it enters the biological system. He is a proponent of Ayurveda & Siddha medicine under proper supervision youtube.com/watch?v=XwQ1va…