Tag: Britain
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Armistice Day
Today, the 11th day of November, commemorates the end of World War I. At 11am, Hindus across the UK will join the two minutes silence to pay tribute to the military personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. In addition to offering our Shradhanjali (tribute to deceased) to those who attained Veergati…
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1202 – Fibonnaci
Liber Abaci triggers widespread adoption of the Hindu numeral system by Europe In the Liber Abaci (1202), Fibonacci introduced the so-called modus Indorum (method of the Indians), today known as the Hindu numeral system. The manuscript book advocated numeration with the digits 0–9 and place value. The book showed the practical use and value of…
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200CE – Philostratus, The Greek Philosopher
Did Pythagorus study under Hindu Rishis in Bharat? The third-century CE philosopher, Philostratus, claimed that Pythagoras studied under the tutelage of Hindu Rishis in Bharat. “Many centuries ago, there lived a great teacher who was part of an ancient Guru Paramparaâ tradition. For nearly forty years he travelled extensively and studied at the feet of…
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200 BCE – Snakes and Ladders
Moksha Patam, or ‘Snakes and Ladders’, as it is known in English, gained popularity in the West in the 20th Century, having originated in Bharat as part of a family of dice board games, along with Gyan chauper and pachisi (present-day Ludo and Parcheesi). The game has a strong association with traditional Hindu philosophy contrasting…