Gandhari, a prominent figure in the Mahabharata, is from the ancient kingdom of Gandhara, which corresponds to present-day northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, specifically the Peshawar and Swat valley regions. She was the daughter of King Subala, the ruler of Gandhara.
Shakuni, also lesser-known as Saubala, was the prince of the Gandhara Kingdom, which is the present-day Kandahar in Afghanistan. He is famed for being one of the pivotal negative characters of the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata – a villain, who is believed to have veritably changed the landscape of the epic.
Gāndhārī was an Indo-Aryan Prakrit language found mainly in texts dated between the 3rd century BCE and 4th century CE in the region of Gandhāra, located in the northwestern Indian subcontinent.
Gandhari.org – Gāndhārī Language and Literature. Gāndhārī is a northwestern Middle Indo‐Aryan language closely related to Sanskrit and Pali, attested in use from the third century BCE to the fifth century CE.
Gandhara, historical region in what is now northwestern Pakistan, corresponding to the Vale of Peshawar and having extensions into the lower valleys of the Kābul and Swāt rivers. In ancient times Gandhara was a trade crossroads and cultural meeting place between India, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The great mystic Saint John of the Cross said, “Silence is God's first language.” If we look at the very first book of the Bible we see that out of the silence of all eternity, God begins to speak and what God speaks happens.
"A person who knows the languages ofdifferent countries, especially the Sanskrit language, which is spoken in the cities of the demigods-as well as other, worldly languages, including those of the animals--is called a wonderful linguist.
He had 100 siblings and a sister Gandhari and thus, was the maternal uncle of Duryodhana. He later became the King of Gandhara after his father's death. Shakuni's wife was 'Arshi'.
Located in the North Western part of Pakistan, particularly in Taxila, Gandhara became the center of Buddhist learning and the spread of Lord Buddha's message thus playing a pivotal role in the history of Buddhist faith, art and architecture.
Born as the daughter of Shurasena, a Yadava ruler, Kunti was named Pritha at birth. Shurasena gave his first-born child to his childless cousin, Kuntibhoja, due to a promise he'd made earlier. In her new home, Pritha came to be known as Kunti. Later, Arjuna also came to be known as Parth since he was the son of Pritha.
Arjuna had several wives, namely, Draupadi, Subhadra (Krishna's sister), Ulupi and Chitrangada. He had four sons from his wives, namely, Srutakirti, Iravan, Babruvahana and the great warrior prince, Abhimanyu.
Hastinapur – The grand city in the Mahabharata and the capital of the Kauravas and Pandavas, Hastinapur was where currently Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is.
💡Mexico is home to 69 official languages, including Spanish and 68 indigenous languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.
Elon Musk has spoken publicly about a shift in his personal beliefs, stating that after years of atheism, he now believes God exists. He described this belief as recognizing a Creator behind the universe, without aligning himself with any specific religion.
God tells us 365 times in His Word: “Fear not.” Why? Because He is with you. Worry won't fix your situation, but giving your cares to Him will bring peace that makes no sense to the world.
Shakuni, also lesser-known as Saubala, was the prince of the Gandhara Kingdom, which is the present-day Kandahar in Afghanistan. He is famed for being one of the pivotal negative characters of the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata – a villain, who is believed to have veritably changed the landscape of the epic.
- Kandhar, Afghanistan ( Gandhari's birth place) was part of a big Bharatvarsh territory in Mahabharata time. Should India claim it back and attack Afghanistan? - Holy Mount Kailash is Lord Shiva's place in Indian scriptures and used to be part of India.
Sindh is mentioned in Hindu epic of Mahabharat 2000 BC, in names of Sindhu Kingdom (Capital Virsadharthpura, presently known as Mithakot, Punjab, Pakistan.)
The Tamil people originate in the southern region of India. Over time, Tamils also emigrated to Sri Lanka and, in the modern era, can be found in four primary areas: India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore.
The inscription translates to: “He has united the Two Lands for his son, Dual King Peribsen,” and it is considered the earliest-known complete sentence. Historians and linguists generally agree that Sumerian, Akkadian and Egyptian are the oldest languages with a clear written record.
Sanskrit, an ancient and classical language, holds a special place in the rich tapestry of Indian history and culture. It is not just a language; it is a key that unlocks the doors to the past, offering insights into the roots of Indian civilisation.
