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The ancient Hindu (Vedic) system of timekeeping was far more scientific, logical, and nature-based compared to the Western (Gregorian/Christian) method
Scientific and Logical Basis:
Hindu timekeeping was based on the real movements of the sun, moon, earth, and stars. Days began at sunrise, months were calculated by lunar phases, and years by the sun’s movement. Methods like “Adhik Maas” balanced lunar and solar years for accuracy.
Natural Foundation:
Indian calendars were tied to cosmic events (eclipses, seasons, constellations), while the Gregorian calendar was based on historical events (like the birth of Christ) and was often changed by rulers.
Stability :
Hindu units of time (ghati, muhurta, nadi) were subtle and stable, unlike the Western system, which needed reforms (Julian to Gregorian, leap years, etc.).
Suppression of Vedic Science by Western Christian Ideology
The Christian British colonizers felt inferior and envious of the advanced and scientific Vedic system. When they encountered Indian methods, their own appeared limited and less rational. This cultural insecurity led them to label their own knowledge as “scientific” while suppressing and hiding vast Vedic knowledge. Even today, Western researchers use Indian wisdom but rebrand it as their own, while Indians, influenced by colonial education and policies, often feel inferior.
Historical Context and Evidence:
Deliberate Undermining:
Western scholars, motivated by Christian bias, often discredited Hindu achievements to promote conversion and justify colonial rule. They subtly instilled a sense of inferiority regarding native religion and culture.
Appropriation and Rebranding:
Many Vedic sciences—such as yoga, Ayurveda, and astronomy—were appropriated into Western science, often only recognized as “science” after being validated by Western institutions.
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