"It is entertaining to view the process by which the Greeks first misunderstood a Pelasgic term, then fitted out a tale upon on their own translation of what they imagined to be Greek...." "The history and origin of ancient Greece were not clearly written down by the Greeks themselves, but ancient Indian writings such as the Puranas, the Mahabharata, and the Rajput genealogies may hold keys to solving some of these questions."-Coen Vonk. The ancient Sanskrit texts Mahabharata, YoginiTantra, and the Vayu Purana mention the city of 'Gaya' in Bihar, then called 'Pelasa'. According to the Vayu Purana the city of Gaya was named after an asura by the name 'Gayasura' - who practiced asceticism by praying to God Vishnu. He chanted and sang praises in the name of Vishnu, hence 'geya' (गेय) or 'song' - from Sanskrit 'gai' (गै), to 'sing', 'chant', or 'sing praises'.
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Manusmriti provides exhaustive details on the modes of Dress,the Staff(Danda) a Brahmin is expected to carry, The process of preparing the Upaveeda How to drink water and how to eat, for Brahmins. The rules as is the norm are very stringent. Here they are. Naming the Brahmin.
The Sun holds a revered position in Hinduism, where it is known as Surya and is considered the visible Reality, Brahman. Lord Krishna himself composed a hymn to Surya and emphasized its importance before the Mahabharata war. Surya worship is so significant that it is one of the Six systems of Hindu worship. The Surya Mandala Ashtakam, though less known, is said to be highly effective in combating depression and crises, granting the power to overcome challenges. The hymn 'tatsaviturvareNyam.h' is a recurring motif in this context, being a hymn to the Sun. Additionally, it is associated with the Gayatri mantra.
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