Tag: Vishnu

  • Protection From Danger Apad Udharaka Hanumath Stotram Vibishana

    Protection From Danger Apad Udharaka Hanumath Stotram Vibishana

    Life is balance between Risks and Our Faith.

    Sanatana Dharma has three classifications of the Happenings of the world and the individual.

    Adi Bautikam.

    Adyathmikam, and

    Adi Daivikam.

    Adi Bautikam relates to the events happening because the Five Elements of Nature, Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.

    One has no real protection from these when they unleash themselves

    Ask any one who has watched the film Gravity.

    If he/ she does not admit to being scared to the level of Panic looking at the vast expanse of Space and for a moment not imagined themselves in the predicament of being lost in Space.

    Efforts and our achievements the  in Science vanish in front of them.

    Recall The Tsunami that struck South India in the recent past

     

    Adyatmikam related the reaction for actions we have performed, one can not escape the recoil.

    Adi Daivikam is at the Pleasure of God, in commensurate with our actions.

    Despite knowing that we are powerless and puny, we arrogate ourselves with Knowledge and Powere.

    Even such men at times of crisis, turn to God.

    I read in a Thriller by Fredrick Forsyth, The Icon, a seemingly atheist general says,

    Show me one man who does not believe in the Power of something beyond him, when one sees Cannon Shells blowing up within inches of him, him remaining unhurt, while those near him were killed.

    The only recourse is to seek the help of God at times of Crisis.

    Hanuman is the Master of encountering Crises.

    He would ensure that you remain free of fear.

    On a daily basis one may recite,

    Buddhir Balam Yaso Dhairyam Nirbhayathvama Arogatha,

    Ajaatyam Vaakpatuthvancham,

    Hanumath Smaranaath Bahaveteth.

    This will release you from fears of any kind.

    There is yet another stotra by Vibishana, for overcoming Danger.

    It is

    Apad Udharaka Hanumath Stotram

     

    Translation by Sri.P.R.Ramchander

    Apad akhila lokarthi harine, hanumathe,
    Akasmad aagathothpada nasaya, namosthuthe., 1
    

    Hey Hanuman, who removes dangers of all the world,
    And who destroys all accidental dangers, my salutations.

    Sita viyuktha Sri Rama soka dukjha bhayapaha,
    Thapa thrithya samharin anjaneya, namosthuthe., 2
    

    Hey Hanuman who removed sorrow, pain and fear,
    From Lord Rama who has parted with his wife Sita,
    And who destroys the three types of pains,
    My salutations to the, son of Anjana.

    Adhi vyadhi mahamari graham peedapa harine,
    Pranapa harthe daithyanam, anjaneya namosthuthe., 3
    

    Hey Hanuman, who removes sorrow, diseases,
    Epidemics and problems created by planets,
    And who steals away the souls of Rakshasas,
    My salutations to the, son of Anjana.

    Samsara sagara vartha karthavya brantha chethasaam,
    Saranagatha marthyaanaam, saranyaya namosthuthe., 4
    

    My salutations to him who gives protection,
    To the men who seek protection from him,
    With a confused my mind created by,
    The sea of this miserable life.

    Raja dwari, bila dwari pravesa, bhootha sankule,
    Gaja simha maha vyagra chora bheeshana kanane,., 5
    
    Saranaya saranyaya vathathmaja, namosthuthe,
    Nama plavanga sainyanaam prana bhoothathmane nama., 6
    

    My salutations are due to son of the God of wind,
    Who is the protector, who offers protection to those,
    Trying to enter the gate of the palace or in the opening of a cave,
    And who is amidst collection of ghosts, in the deep forest,
    In the company of elephants, lion, tiger and thieves,
    My salutations to the soul of the army of monkeys.

    Rameshtam karunapoornam Hanumantham bhayapaham,
    Sathru nasa haram bheemam Sarvabheeshta phala pradham., 7
    

    My salutations to the darling of Rama who is full of mercy,
    Who is the fearful Hanuman,, who destroys his enemies,
    Who is gross and who fulfills all our wishes.

    Pradoshe va prabathe va ye smareth anjana sutham,
    Artha sidhim yasa sidhim Prapnuvanthi na samsaya., 8
    

    He who remembers the son of Anjana,
    Early in the morn or during pradosha time,
    Would get wealth and become famous,
    Without any doubt whatsoever.

    Karagrahe prayane cha samgrame desa viplave,
    Ye smaranthi Hanumantham thesham naashthi vipad thada., 9
    

    Either in prison or during travel,
    Or during war or during revolt in the country,
    Whosoever remembers Lord Hanuman,
    Will not be subject to any danger.

    Vajra dehaya kalagni rudhraya, amitha thejase,
    Brahmasthra sthambanayasmai nama sri Rudra murthaye., 10
    

    Oh God who has diamond like body,
    Who is like the fire of Lord Shiva during deluge,
    Who is the exceeding powerful light,
    Who benumbed the great arrow of Brahma,
    Salutations to you, of very angry one.

    Japthwa stotramidham manthram prathivaram paden nara,
    Rajasthane, sthabhasthane pratha vadhe, japed Druvam,
    Vibheeshana krutham stotram ya padeth prayatho nara,
    Sarva apadbhyo vimuchetha nathra karya vicharana,., 11
    

    The man who every week reads or chants this mantra,
    Composed by Lord Vibheeshana,
    In king’s place, in a meeting or during arguments, would without fail,
    And without any need for enquiry, come out of all dangers.

    Markatesa, mahothsaha, sarva soka vinasaka,
    Shathrun samhara maam raksha sreeyam cha adha pradehi may., 12
    

    Oh lord of monkeys, who is exuberant and who can destroy all the world,
    Please destroy all my enemies, protect me and thus bless me.

    Citation.

    http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Apad_Udharaka_Hanumath_Stotram_stotram

  • Sastha Aiyappa Vedic Background Worshiped At Thiruvanaikkaval

    Sri Dharma Sastha is venerated as Aiyappa in Kerala at Sabarimalai.

    The term Aiyappa is of Tamil origin.

    It is the combination of words Aiayan and Appan.

    Aiyan means venerable while Appan means Father.

    The term may mean Venerable Father.

    The term Aiyan is  used to denote Shiva and Appan Vishnu in Tamil Bhakthi Literature.

    Sastha.Image at Chaennai Museum.jpg
    Aiyappa Image 1. Shasta, Chola Dynasty, Government Museum, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ,India. “MADRAS11” by Benjamín Preciado Centro de Estudios de Asia y África de El Colegio de México – Own work. Licensed under GFDL via Wikimedia Commons – http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MADRAS11.JPG#/media/File:MADRAS11.JPG

     

    Shastha At Kudumiyanmalai,Tamil Nadu.Image. jpg
    Image 2 Shasta, Kudumiyanmalai, Tamil Nadu. “Shasta god” by http://picasaweb.google.com/injamavenhttp://picasaweb.google.com/injamaven/3AncientSitesNearPudukkottaiKodumbalurKudumiyanmalaiThirumayam#5448934902112076482. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons – http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shasta_god.JPG#/media/File:Shasta_god.JPG
    Aiyappa Image. Gif
    Image 3. Aiyappa as worshiped now. Image credit. http://sreeayyappa.com/?attachment_id=903

     

    Note the Images of Aiyappa one,two and Three.

    The third is  what is being worshiped now.

    The Asana is different.

    Readers may contribute on this aspect.

    The Saivite revivalist Appar sang about Shasta as the progeny of Shiva and tirumaal(Vishnu) in one of his Tevarams in the 7th century. The child saint tirugnanasambandar in one of his songs praises ayyanar as celibate god, invincible and terrible in warfare, taking his abode alongside bhootaganas of Lord Siva. The place sanctity and history document or sthalapuranam of tiruvanaikkaval, a saivite temple near trichy, which was first documented by sage kasyapa informs us that sasta once served lord sivan at that site and after being blessed with a vision was instructed by lord to take abode in the outer sanctorum. It says that sasta continues to worship lord during the day of tiruvadirai. Adi sankara also has referred to ayyanar in sivanandalahari in one verse . Some ancient hagiographies have accounted that sri sankara was adeivamsam(divine soul portion) of sree sasta(sevugan), the same way as tirugnana sambandar was a divine portion of skanda and sundarar a divine portion of alalasundarar.

    We find refernces in the Silappadikaram of the tamil Sangam period where he is worshiped as Chathan.

    Puaranaanuru and Akanaanuru also speak of Chathan.

    The earliest reference to Aiynar-Shasta is from the Arcot districtin Tamil Nadu. The stones are dated to the 3rd century C.E. They read “Ayanappa; a shrine to Cattan.” This is followed by another inscription in Uraiyur near Tiruchirapalli which is dated to the 4th century C.E

    The sangam Poet Cheeththalai Chathanaar was named after Sastha.

    This tradition was followed as Aiyanar in Tamil Villages, where even today Ayyanar is the  guarding Deity of many a Villages.

    The earliest inscription to Shasta was made in 855 C.E. by an Ay King at the Padmanabhapuram Sivan temple. Independent temples to Shasta are known from the 11th century C.E. Prior to that, Shasta veneration took place in the temples of Shiva and Vishnu, the premier gods of the Hindu pantheon. Since late medieval times, the warrior deity Ayyappa’s following has become very popular in the 20th century.

    Citation and Reference.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shasta_%28deity%29

  • What Is Brahmotsava,Tirupati Brahmotsva

    One would have across the term Brahmotsava being performed n Lord Vishnu Temples.

    Brahmotsvams are quite popular in Thirupathi Sri Balaji Temple and Sri Rangam Ranganatha Temple , though the Brahmotsavams are conducted in all the Sri Vaishnava Templs in the South.

    What is Brahmotsavam?

    Brahmotsavam means a Festival, an offering  By Lord Brahma to Lord Vishnu.

    There are legends that Lord Brahma performs the Brahmotsava ans a special Pooja for Lord Visnhu daily at Suchidram Sthaumalaya Temple, where Brahma , Vishnu and Shiva are found in on Idol.

    Brahmotsavam,Tirupati.Image.jpg
    Brahmotsavam,Tirupati.

    While Brahma is believed to perform this every day in the early morning around 4.30 am, Indra, Chief of the Devas, performs in the dead of the night at 12 Midnight.

    The performance of the Pooja by Brahma to Lord Vishnu is known as Brahmotsavam.

    There is another interpretation.

    Brahma in Sanskrit means ,Very big, original cause.

    A Big Festival , Pooja in a Temple is called Brahmotsavam.

    The dates of Brahmotsavams vary from temple to temple.

    ‘One of the major Kaalotsavams in Srivaishnava Temples is Brahmotsavam (tiruk-kODi-tirunAL).   Brahmotsavam is conducted at different times in different Temples:
    Period of the year in which the Brahmotsavam is conducted varies from temple to
    temple. Some examples of when it is performed are: 1. Pratishtapana (Kumbhabhishekam) day of the Temple, 2. Pratishtapana day of Sri Shataari, 3. Thirunakshatram- Birthstar/Birthday of the Temple Deity, 4. Conducted as Shraddotsavam or Kaamyotsavam as desired  (sponsored) by devotees.

    Thus, there can be more than one Brahmotsavam in a given year. In the Thirumala
    Temple, it is conducted once in the Tamil month ofPurattasi (Sep. 18- Oct.18). It starts on first day of Navaratri (Oct. 10, for 1999) and concludes on Vijayadashami (Oct.19, for 1999), which also happens to be the Thirunakshatram (Shravanam star) of Sri Venkateshwara, the Deity of the Temple. This is the most prominent Brahmotsavam (also called Manava Brahmotsavam). Brahmotsavams in Tirumala are also conducted at three other times of the year, namely: Kaisika Ekadashi (also known as, Raakshasa Brahmotsavam), Mukkoti Dwadashi (also known as, Daiva Brahmotsavam) and Rathasaptami (also known as, Aarsha Brahmotsavam). Besides, these 4 Brahmotsavams in a year, it is also conducted as a shraddotsavam as desired by devotees. It is stated that in the
    year 1551 AD, as many as 11 Brahmotsavamas took place.

    Origins: Brahmotsavam means “Grand celebration” or a “celebration performed by Brahma”. We will shortly see how both the meanings are appropriate for this event.  Lord Indra once killed a Brahma-raakshasa (a Brahmin with demonic characters). In doing so, he incurred a great sin of killing a Brahmana- “Brahma hatya dosham(BHD)”. To relieve Indra of this burden, Lord Brahma conducted a ceremony. In this ceremony, officiated by Brahma himself, Indra held Sriman Narayana ( Lord Vishnu) on his head during the special ritual bath “Avabritha Snaanam”. This verily was the first Brahmotsavam.

    Because of the immense cleansing power of Brahmotsavam, this utsavam is periodically performed in Temples to wash away all wrong doings that may have been
    incurred. It is said that the Lord Brahma himself rendered the first Brahmotsavam seva
    (service) to Lord Venkateshwara (Vishnu) of the Thirumalai shrine. Indeed, it is a
    common belief that every Brahmotsavam is witnessed by Lord Brahma. In recognition
    of this, a well decorated empty chariot is pulled in front of the chariot carrying the
    deities at the processions held during the Brahmotsavam Brahma is believed to be
    seated in that chariot  overseeing  the celebration. Thus, Brahmotsavam is also
    referred to as “Brahmapratyakshotsavam” (celebration conducted right in front of
    Brahma). References to Brahmotsavam can be found in Varaaha Puraanam (ch.18) and
    Bhavishyotthara Puraanam (ch. 24).

    Events of Brahmotsava.

    Brahmotsavam celebration lasts for 9 days. Brahmotsavam is not just a Temple ritual, but is a grand festival for the whole town. It begins with Ankurarpanam and concludes with AvabhrithaSnanam (Ritual bath or Theerthavaari). On each day, the UtsavaMurthis (Mobile Deities) will be  decorated and taken in procession, once in the morning and once in the evening on different Vahanams (vehicles). In the night, there will also be Unjalseva (Deities seated on the swing). The intricate step by step details vary from Temple to Temple. Here is a brief summary of main events in the Brahmotsavam celebration at the Balaji temple in Thirumalai.

    Day 1
    Ankurarpanam (planting 9 grains in soil placed in earthen dishes). Kankanadharanam (wrist band) to Utsava Muthi and priests.Procession of Vishvaksenar (Commander-in-chief of Vishnu’s army).
    Mritsangrahanam- Collecting the soil for Brahmotsava Yagna(Hawan, Fire ceremony) Peetam. Vishvaksenar returns from procession and enters the Yaga Shaala (Place where Yagnam is conducted), where he is received with Poorna Kumbham honor(special Pot filled with water). He is believed to be the Pradhana Yajaman (Chief conductor) of this Yagnam. This is followed by Procession of Deity on Pedda Sesha (Big serpent) Vahanam.

    Day 2
    Morning Utsavam (procession) of Deity on Smaller Shesha (smaller serpent) Vahanam.
    Dwajaarohanam in the evening. Garuda Dwajam- a flag bearing the emblem of Garuda
    (The Eagle- Vehicle of Vishnu) is hoisted with Veda Mantrams from Taittiriya samhita
    dedicated to Garuda. This signals start of Brahmotsavam to the whole town. Once the
    flag is hoisted, it is expected that no householder leaves town or plans any auspicious
    ceremony in the house until the conclusion of Brahmotsavam. Thus the whole town is
    able to fully take part in the celebration and not be preoccupied with other personal
    activities. Even if someone has to leave town on emergency, they are expected to
    return prior to un-hoisting the flag (Dwaja-awarohanam) on day 9.

    Day 3
    Morning procession on Lion (Simha Vahanam)

    Day 4
    Morning procession on the “every desire fulfilling giving tree” (Kalpavriksha
    vahanam)

    Day 5
    Deity is dressed as Mohini (temptress, a form of Vishnu) and taken procession in
    ivory pallaki (carrier).
    Night procession is taken on Eagle (Garuda vahanotsavam – Garuda Sevai).

    Day 6
    Morning: Procession on Hanuman (Monkey, devotee of Rama/Vishnu) vahanam.
    Night procession on Gaja (Elephant) vahanam.

    Day 7
    Morning procession on Surya Prabha (Sun) vahanam.
    Evening procession on Chandra Prabha(Moon) vahanam.

    Day 8

    Morning: Rathotsavam -Ratha (chariot) Yatra (procession) for the Deities.
    Night: Procession on Ashva (horse) vahanam.

    Day 9
    Morning: Deities carried in pallaki (carrier) to the Pushkarani (sacred pond) in front of
    the Varaha Swami (the Boar incarnation of Vishnu) Temple for the special bath
    -Abhishekam and Avabritha Snanam (Theerthavaari thirumanjanam). All devotees
    also take bath in the pushkarani. The Deities are taken back to the Kalyana Mantapam
    of the Temple. The flag is un-hoisted, marking the conclusion of Brahmotsavam. Even
    watching the video of this majestic celebration in itself deeply touches our heart, mind, eyes and ears.

    References::

    1. S.K. Ramachandra Rao, The Hill-Shrine of Vengadam: Art, Architecture and Agama
    of Tirumala Temple, First Edition, (Ed., Daivajna K.N. Somayaji), Pub., Kalpatharu
    Research Academy, Bangalore, 1993.

    2. S.K. Ramachandra Rao, Thirupathi Thimmappa (in Kannada), IBH publihers,
    Bangalore, 1980.

     

  • Tamils Lived In Treta Yuga Muchukunda Proof

    Kalayavana, an Asur(Asura means one who is mighty) who wanted to kill Lord Krishna, was killed by Mucukunda, because of the machinations of Krishna.

    Muchukunda turned Kalayavana into ashes by looking at him.

    Story given towards the end of the Post.

    Muchukunda belongs to the Ikshvaku dynasty.

    The Iksvahu Dynasty was founded by Ikshvaku at Kosala.

    He is the son of Satyavrata Manu, who migrated from the South because of a Tsunami.

    Please read my Post Rama’s ancestor Dravida.

    Muchukunda was the son of Mandhata.

    1. Brahma
    2. Marichi
    3. Kashyapa
    4. Vivasvan or Surya
    5. Vaivasvata Manu
    6. Ikshvaku
    7. Kukshi
    8. Vikukshi
    9. Bana
    10. Anaranya
    11. Prithu
    12. Trishanku
    13. Dhundhumara
    14. Yuvanashva
    15. Mandhata

    Muchukunda went to sleep and woke up during Dwapara Yuga, when he killed Kalayavana.

    Now let us look at the time factor involved.

    If Muchukunda was the ancestor of Rama,who was  37th in Line, while Mandhata was the 15th in the Treta Yuga.

    This means that Muchukunda was hibernating between 1.2 Million and 2.59 Million Years because he went to sleep in the Treat Yuga and woke up in the Dwapara Yuga.

    Now,

    Life in the universe is created and destroyed once every 4.1 to 8.2 billion years, which is one full day (day and night) for Brahma. The lifetime of a Brahma is believed to be 311 trillion and 40 billion years-Hindu Cosmology.

    ‘Eighty million years ago, India was approximately 6400 km (3968 miles) south of the Eurasian plate. Separating the two was the Tethys Sea. The Indo-Australian tectonic plate – containing the continent of Australia, the Indian subcontinent, and surrounding ocean – was pushed northward by the convection currents generated in the inner mantle. For millions of years, India made its way across the sea toward the Eurasian plate. As India approached Asia, around 40 million years ago, the Tethys Sea began to shrink and its seabed slowly pushed upwards. The Tethys Sea disappeared completely around 20 million years ago and sediments rising from its seabed formed a mountain range. When India and Tibet collided, instead of descending with the plate, the relatively light sedimentary and metamorphic rock that makes up the subcontinent of India pushed against Tibet, forcing it upwards, and created a massive mountain fold. ‘

    https://ramanisblog.in/2015/03/22/shiva-uma-wedding-agastya-to-south-40-million-years-tectonics-proof/ )

    The Great flood happened much before Muchukunda’s time.

    The four yugas make up a cycle called divya-yuga, which lasts 4,320,000 years. One thousand of these yugas equal one day of Brahma, which is called a kalpa. Brahma’s lifespan is 100 years of his time.

    That is  432 Million years

    Day for Brahma happens for 216 million years.

    At the end of the day Pralaya, dissolution of the Universe by Flood happens.

    Naimittika Pralaya, which is of 4,320,000,000 earth years, occurs just after the end of a Kalpa. Also, known as the Night of Brahma, it signifies the end of living world.

    This implies that The Tamils were in existence in Treta Yuga itself as Muchukunda was alive then.

    ‘He is remembered in Hindu scriptures as a righteous and glorious king. In some versions, he is the son of Vaivasvata Manu (formerly the Emperor Satyavrata of Dravida), one of the two central characters along with the Lord Matsya incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the Matsya Purana. He is born to Manu after the deluge which sends the King’s ship to the top of the Malaya Mountains in the Dravida country.”

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikshvaku)

    The Malaya Mountains were a range of mountains that were mentioned in the Hindu sacred texts like Matsya Purana, the Kurma Purana, the Vishnu Purana,[1] and the epics of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

    The Vishnu Purana specifically mentions it amongst the seven main chains of mountains in Bharata (ancient name of India), namely Mahendra, Malaya, Sahya, Śuktimat, Riksha,Vindhya, and Páripátra.According to the Matsya Purana, during the Great flood, the giant of boat of King Manu was perched after the deluge on the top of the Malaya Mountains.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaya_Mountains

    These mountains are believed to have formed the southernmost part (Southwards starting from the Mangalore region) of the Western Ghats, modern day Kerala while the Northern part of the same was called the Sahya Mountains. . The peaks of these Malaya mountains were said to be higher than those of the Sahya Mountains. The Anaimalaiand Nilgiri form some of its higher ranges. Believably in the Ramayana and Mahabharata ages, and later in the period of recorded History, it might have been the junction of theChera and Pandya Kingdoms. Sangam Literature calls these mountains Pothigai.

    Muchukunda.

    Seeing him, KAlyavana came out filled with happiness. Seeing Krishna before him, the strong one followed him.

    39. The lord of the Yavanas followed Govinda with the desire of capturing him, but he could not seize that great yoga-adept.

    40. The celebrated and powerful king, Muchukunda, son of MAndhAtA, achieved great success in the battle between Devas and Asuras in the ancient times.

    41. When the gods requested him to ask for a boon, he accepted sleep. He was extremely tired, and so the following words emerged from his mouth.

    42. O gods! I will burn the person who wakes me up, with my eyes blazing with anger,” and he kept saying it again and again.

    43. So, Shakra and the other gods said, So be it. Then he took permission of the gods and came to the king of the mountains.

    44. The very tired king entered one of the caves and kept sleeping till the time he saw Krishna.

    45. O king! NArada had told VAsudeva all about the boon he had received from the gods and his power.

    46. Krishna, followed by that mleccha enemy, entered Muchukunda’s cave like a very humble person.

    47. The intelligent Keshava stood near the head of the royal sage, Muchukunda, carefully avoiding the path of his vision.

    48. The Yavana entered and saw the lord of the earth, sleeping and radiant like KritAnta (death). Then that most wicked one went towards him.

    49. He, assuming the king to be VAsudeva, spurned him with his feet, just as the insect jumps into fire, bringing his own destruction.

    50. The royal sage, Muchukunda, woke up on being kicked. He was very angry for being woken up and also for being touched by the feet.

    51. Then, remembering the boon given by Shakra, he looked at him standing before him. As soon as he looked at him angrily, he burnt up entirely.

    52. The fire erupting from the eyes of Muchukunda burned KAlayavana in a moment, just as lightning burns down a dry tree.

    Citation.

    http://mahabharata-resources.org/ola/ky_GP.html

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    http://www.harekrishnatemple.com/chapter19.html

  • Krishna Died Age 89 ? 18 February 3102 Verified

    Krishna Died Age 89 ? 18 February 3102 Verified

    Hinduism does not deal in Fiction.

    It states facts, however improbable it might seem to us.

    While we are not competent to say what is probable or possible in the scheme of things in the Universe,what we can do is to ascertain verifiable facts mentioned in the Puranas and Ithihasa, Epics of Hinduism.

    I, after reasonable research , am convinced of the veracity of the verifiable facts in these Texts, with available knowledge we possess, and the technology we have now.

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    Krishna as a child

    Hence I treat the Puranas and Ithihasas as facts as I would a modern-day scientific paper.

    While the modern-day scientific papers keep changing,for clarity, the facts mentioned in these texts have stood the test of Time, right from the Rig Vedic Period, currently dated at 5000 BC.

    Some times , while sticks to this view, one comes across some seemingly contradictory facts .

    For example the death of Lord Rama preceded the Death of Lord Krishna by a mere 200 years, while according to Puranas these two events were separated by thousands of Years.

    By diligently following the Hindu Texts one can solve these riddles.

    Please read my post on Rama’s death precedes Krishna by 200 Years.

    Now at what did Lord Krishna shed His mortal coil?

    The Bhagavata Purana verse 11.6.25 says that Krishna lived for 125 years on earth. The first verse of Mausal Parva, Mahabharata says that Yudhisthira saw bad omens (because of Krishna’s departure from the earth) after 36 years of ruling after they won the Kurukshetra war. So that means Krishna was about 89 years old at the time of war.
    This corroborates with the view that the age of Kali-yuga started in 3102 BCE, according to Dr. Achar. As stated in the Puranas, Kali-yuga had already begun, but its full influence was held back because of the presence of Lord Krishna. Then when Lord Krishna departed from this world, which is said to have occurred 35 years after the war of Kurukshetra in 3067, making it the year of 3032 BCE, then Kali-yuga began to show more of its effects.

    According to Puranic sources,Krishna’s disappearance marks the end of Dvapara Yuga and the start of Kali Yuga, which is dated to February 17/18, 3102 BCE.

    Astronomically simulated Eclipses and Greek Records place the year at 3031 BC

    The Greek records go on to record that Heracles (Krishna) lived 138 generations before the time of Alexander and Sandrocottas, which was about 330 BCE. This then calculates, based on about 20 years per generation, to roughly 3090 BCE, which is about the right time considering 3102 BCE is the date when Kali-yuga began. Thus, Lord Krishna was a genuinely historical figure who lived about the time of 3200-3100 BCE, having lived to 125 years of age. “According to the epic Mahabharata, Krishna first appears [in the epic] at the time of Draupadi’s wedding, and His departure is exactly 36 years after the war. No information about His birth is available in the epic itself, although there is information about His departure. Krishna observes omens (Mahabharata 14.3.17), similar to the ones seen at the time of the war, now indicating the total destruction of the Yadavas. [Astrological] Simulations show that in the year 3031 BCE, thirty-six years later than 3067 BCE, there was an eclipse season with three eclipses. A lunar eclipse on 20 October was followed by an annular solar eclipse on 5 November, followed by a penumbral lunar eclipse on 19 November, within an interval of 14 days and at an aparvani time. Thus the date of departure of Lord Krishna is consistent with the popular tradition that He passed away 36 years after the war. The information about His birth can be gathered from the Harivamsha and the Bhagavata Purana…. It should be understood, however, that the date of His departure from this world is established on the information in the epic and on the basis of [astronomical] simulations, and it turns out to be 3031 BCE’

    Refernces.

    Matchett, Freda, “The Puranas”, p 139 and Yano, Michio, “Calendar, astrology and astronomy” in Flood, Gavin (Ed) (2003). Blackwell companion to Hinduism. Blackwell Publishing. ISBN 0-631-21535-2.

    http://www.dandavats.com/?p=13686

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna

    * Counter claims to this date shall be discussed in another Post.