• Truti The Unit of Time

    The smallest unit of time in Vedic mathematics is called a Truṭi. It is a very small unit of time that is roughly equal to 29.6296 microseconds or 33,750th part of a second. The word “Truṭi” comes from the Sanskrit word “tṛṇa”, which means “grass”. This is because a truṭi is said to be the… Read more

  • Nimesha Unit of Time

    Nimesha is a Sanskrit word that means “blink” or “wink.” In Hindu scriptures, nimesha is used as a unit of time that is roughly equal to 1/16th of a second. Nimeshas are often mentioned in Hindu scriptures in the context of describing the speed of light. For example, in the Rig Veda, the sun is… Read more

  • Yojana

    A yojana is a unit of distance mentioned in Hindu scriptures. It is a Sanskrit word that means “journey” or “march.” The exact length of a yojana has varied over time and place, but it is generally thought to be about 8 miles or 13 kilometers. Yojanas are often mentioned in the Mahabharata and the… Read more

  • Speed of light

    The Rig Veda, one of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, is said to mention the speed of light. In a hymn, the sun is described as traveling 2,202 yojanas in half a nimesha. A yojana is a unit of distance that is roughly equal to 8 miles, and a nimesha is a unit of time… Read more

  • Panch Sakha

    Who are the Pancha Sakha? Panch sakha is a group of five friends who were all poets and philosophers in the 16th century. They were all devout followers of Krishna, and their writings helped to spread Krishna consciousness throughout Odisha. The five friends were Balaram Das, Jagannath Das, Achyutananda Das, Ananta Das, and Jasobanta Das.… Read more

  • Time Dilation in Brahma and Human Age

    The concept of time dilation in Brahma and human age years is a complex one that is not fully understood. However, there are a few possible explanations. One possibility is that the time dilation is due to the different environments that Brahma and humans live in. Brahma is said to live in the Garbhodaka Ocean,… Read more

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