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Technological Marvels of the Vedas: Exploring Ancient Wisdom with Modern Eyes

  In today's rapidly advancing technological age, it's easy to assume that all groundbreaking innovations are relatively recent. However, delving into ancient texts such as the Vedas reveals a treasure trove of knowledge that often surprises even the most skeptical minds. While the Vedas are primarily revered for their spiritual and philosophical teachings, they also contain references to remarkable technological concepts that challenge our understanding of history. Let's embark on a fascinating journey to uncover some of these technological marvels mentioned in the Vedas, supported by evidence and illustrations. 1. Aircraft (Vimanas) Perhaps one of the most intriguing mentions in the Vedas is that of Vimanas – flying machines described in great detail in texts like the Rigveda and the Mahabharata. These Vimanas were said to be powered by mercury vortex engines and could traverse great distances through the skies. The descriptions include accounts of aerial battles and jour