Introduction to Mayans' Treatise on Astronomy

CHAPTER 1

Mayans’ Treatise on Astronomy - Vallhuvam

NOTES ON ANCIENT INDIA:

The country, now referred to as India, was called Thiruvidam, (Thamizh nomenclature) in ancient times. Thiru is the first syllable of Thiruttham, meaning ‘Blemish less’. The same word, while referring to the Core of Nature, means ‘Absolute’. In Paali language/ Sanskrit this country was called ‘Dravidam’, a Phonetic variant of the Thamizh word. This name was later translated into Sanskrit as ‘Punitha Bhoomi’, meaning Holy Land.

The northern mountain Range was termed ‘Imaya kootam’. Imai refers to eyelid and kootam –congregation. As the mountain Range, situated in the north of this country, is similar to the eye lid, it was called as such. It was referred to as Hema kootam, a phonetic variant, and further, some misinterpreted in Sanskrit that ‘Hema’ meant ‘Gold’.(The actual Sanskrit word for Gold is swarnam). Some other sections again twisted the name to suit their schism, as Himalaya, in which, according to them, Hima refers to snow. The actual word for snow is ‘sisiram’ (‘s’ is pronounced midway between s and sh).

Later, the name of this mountain range was translated into Sanskrit as ‘Nethra Paalam’, [Nethra – eye and paalam - nurture and protect) which refers to eyelid], and was later referred in short form, as Nepalam. Today, there is a country by the name, ‘Nepal’, situated on this mountain range.

When the world was struck by catastrophe, three Yetis, (Yathis) Krishna Dwaipayana, known as Veda Vyasa, Maithreya, and Suka, left Naimisa Aranya, their abode on the Bank of Gomati River, on the slope of Imayam, (North of Lucknow) and reached Badarika Ashrama (Today known as Bhadrinath). There, on the advice of Shoodra Acharya, Naratha, compiled all the Puranas, Upanishaths, historical details, Social life of various countries of Asia, and brought out Shrimad Bhagavatham, consisting of 18 Cantos. Krishna Dwaipayana left the mortal world after narrating the first two cantos and Maithreya left the mortal world after narrating 3rd to 5th canto. Suka recorded all the 18 cantos, left Badarika Ashrama and went to Hasthinapura.

As earth tremors started rocking the areas along Imayam, Parikshit, the King of Hastinapura, and courtiers left their dwellings and assembled at the open area on the bank of the nearby river. When Suka reached there, another Yeti, Sootha, introduced him to the King and informed that Suka would narrate Shrimad Bhagavatham. When Suka completed narration of the 8th Canto consisting of Soma Purana (Soma – God of Moon), and Soma Vamsis (People following Lunar Calendar, living in Mongolia, China and middle East), Parikshit requested him to narrate on Vivasvaan, and those ten born to him, Vaivasvatha Man as the first and Ikshvaaku, the noteworthy.

Then Suka commenced narration of 9th Canto -Dravida Vamsha – People belonging to Thiruvidam. At the outset he told, Oh King, to narrate on Dravida Vamsha, even hundred years would not suffice. I shall narrate a few of them. So saying, he started the narration. Dravidians were destined to be shoodhras. They lived with what they earned out of their professions (toil). They never accepted anything as Dana (Gratis) from others. They had great aptitude for gaining knowledge and training. Then he commenced with their findings on Evolution of Life System onwards."

Theories and great truths derived and established by Dravidians on various fields of knowledge are praiseworthy. These were declared as Aaya Kalai, meaning ‘Treatises’. It was mentioned in Thamizh history that there were 64 Aaya Kalai’s.

Mathura city was built by the King, Pandyan Malayavaan, where the first Thamizh Chankam, known as Thalai Chankam (pronounced as Sankam), i.e., Thamizh Literary Association, was instituted by Ahkatiyar about 7,500 years ago. This was in vogue for about 500 years and became inactive due to natural calamity. Again, Second Thamizh Chankam was instituted about 5,500 years ago at Mathura, which was in vogue for about 300 years.

During the catastrophe, that rocked the world, very many Volcanoes erupted, spilling lava into the oceans and seas, thereby Ice Bergs melted and sea water level rose. Mathura City, built by Pandian Malayavaan, was submerged into sea, along with all documents, and various literary works collected and preserved in Thamizh chankam(Both 1st 2nd).

In spite of it, very many Specialists and Professionals zealously learnt them, preserved and practiced. Among them are various scientific and technical Treatises, known as Maya Aaya kalai. Those Dravidians, who were Scientists and Technocrats were declared as Mayans. The day and time line: Mayans marked the line at a point on Visuvatham relating to 90 degrees Meridian, as Day Break (time ‘o’- relating to 6A.M.) on Kandava Vana.

Kandava vana – This island was long like sugarcane, commencing about a few hundred Kilometers south of Bengal coast, west of Andaman and extended down south, slightly bent at Visuvathanam-Equator, westward, and extended far South. Shallow landscape linked it with Makara Theevu (Australian island), and another, linked it with Aati Island (Antarctica island). One more island existed linking several islands south and east of Makara theevu (Australia).

(Aati –glass; The Island, covered with Ice, looked like glass).

Makara – The one that keeps its mouth open, when on earth. This refers to huge crocodiles of ancient period. As this island is noted for this species, it was called as such).

Andaman and Nicobar were long landscapes linked to Kandava vana, just as branches of Deer-horn, what is today called Sumatra, Jawa, etc. islands were also linked as a long landscape, extending to far-east. Further, Borneo, and also Madura islands were contiguous part like branches of Deer horn. These were also termed as Mankombuth theevu.

It was mentioned that there were eight powerful volcanoes in this island Ranges.

During the catastrophe all the volcanoes in Kandava vana erupted, practically bringing down major part of it. The sea level also arose in this catastrophe, drowning the shallow lands and plains, resulting in the plateaus and hills remain as islands as we find them today.

Mathura city was submerged into sea, and the platue is left as a small island, north east of Jawa.

[Note: Earlier name of Malaysia was Malaya. Though the name of the country has changed, the people of this country are referred to as Malays and their Language as Malaay. This name denotes the area ruled by Pandyan Malayavan.]

As part of ancient history, mentioned by Shoodra Acharya (Professor) Naratha to king Ashwajith (about 8,000 years ago (Shrimad Bhagavatham) that (females were less in those days, i.e., 12,500 years ago) Pandian Malayavan fought and won a woman and took her as his wife. They had eight sons, to whom he bequeathed the areas, he ruled, as eight Dravida Desams (desam-country), and retired to a place, at Kula Aalam, Chandra vaahi, and Thambra Bharani (River), and spent the rest of his life, fixing his mind in Shriman Narayana.

[Kula Aalam –Kutralam as known today; Aalam is Banyan tree, and during the course of time most part of this tree had been cut off and only a small portion is left out as a memento. Even in this case the cherars (migrants) have fabricated fictitious stories to suit their schisms.

Chandra vaahi- Chandra- sound reverberation and vaahi the one that carries, and, as such, it refers to a curved portion of the mountain that echoes; Thambra Bharani river, which flows along this mountain Range southwards. The place referred to by Naratha is the town known as Seervilliputhur (Srivilliputhur, as it is called today). Here, the Lord is reclining on the Banyan leaf, and referred to in Thamizh as Aalilai Kidanthaan, and Vatapathra Sayee in Sanskrit. Vata vriksham is the Sanskrit term for Aala Maram (Banyan Tree).

Mathurai – (known as Mathura/Madura) It is of two syllables: - Math and Urai. Math – ‘ma’ refers to mind (self) ‘th’-root/source of knowledge, and as such it means, the root of knowledge embedded in mind; urai –reveal through expression (speech). The word thus implies that, this place is the source of knowledge and language (expression).]

This was the town, where, about 7,500 years ago, Ahkatthiyar (pronounced as Ahatthiyar) devoting his life for the language Thamizh, compiled all important portions of ancient documents, set Grammer, codified the language into three parts, viz., Iyal-Prosaic, Isai –Music as Chandam(vocal controls), Mettu (Octaves), and pan(h) (Musical notes), and Natakam –dramatics and dance. He titled his compilation as Thol Kappiyam- Documentation based on ancient literary works. For this magnificient work, he was glorified as ‘Tholkaapiyan’. Dedicating this document, he instituted the first Thamizh Chankam, known as Thalai Chankam-the prime literary Association. Thiruvalluvar Perunthahai, in his Dedication to his Epic- Thirukkural, refers to the language as Kuru Munivan Thamizh"., implying the language as instituted by Ahatthiyar.

(Kuru- code of life; munivan- the one who takes responsibility upon himself, puts his effort, and performs as his duty).

History of Mathura in the North (about 40 kilometers south of Delhi.):-

Rama was enthroned at Ayodhya. Since it was mentioned that Ahatthiyar was present in the Coronation, Rama’s period was also 7,500 years ago. (9th Canto of Srimad Bhagavatham, deals with Dravida vamsa).

[Note: Dravida - Phonetic variant of Thamizh- Thiruvidam, i.e., Blemishless land, and Dravida vamsa,.i.e., Dravidians – natives of Thiruvidam).

From 9th chapter onwards Rama’s history was furnished in brief, which only reveals that Rama was a Dravidian and also Shoodra and not Kshatria of Soma vamsa Manu vaadam

In brief, Rama in due course, enthroned Kucha, second of the twin sons, accepting the fact that the one born second is the elder, and the first born is younger. After this he left Ayodhya crossing the river Sarayu, for Badarikaashrama. While leaving, he directed Lakshmana to go to ‘Kapila Teertha’, at the confluence of Ganga and Sea (Bay of Bengal). 144 names as lineage of Rama were mentioned in the 9th Canto and all were renowned kings and Charioteers as well. The 144th named Bruhath Paala, fought in Mahabharata war on the side of Dhuryodhana, and was killed by Abhimanyu, Charioteer and son of Arjuna. With him the Rule of Rama’s lineage at Ayodhya ended., that was about 2,500 years after Rama.]

While his step Brother Lakshmana stayed with Rama and assisted him in his rule of the country. Bharatha, another Step brother. left for Kekaya kingdom. Since his maternal uncle did not have male progeny, Bharatha became the king of that kingdom.

(Lord Buddha was from the lineage of Bharatha. He mentions this to Ambatta, a Brahmin youth, who came to meet him in Buddha Vihara in Icchalananka forest-Kosala Kingdom, thus: My ancestor, Ikshvaku king, wishing to enthrone the son of his second wife, banished all his four sons. He mentioned this indirectly, since Lord Rama was already deified as God incarnate, which not only separated him from the hearts of people, but also was devoid of truth, he did not want himself to be deified as God incarnate, as this would separate him from the people for whom he had devoted his life to redeem them from miseries caused by the rulers and their coteries.-Ref:- Ambatta Suttha).

Shathrugna, twin brother of Lakshmana, who was always with Bharatha, left him, cleared the forest on the western bank of Kaaliya River (Today known as Yamuna river), built a city, and named it ‘Mathura’, after the city Mathurai built by his ancestor Pandiyan Malayavaan.

[Kaaliya River –Kaala- Time; this name indicates the river of ancient times

While this city was built on the west bank, there was already a township called Aayarpaadi, Aravam language, the second stage of evolution of Thamizh language after the advent of introduction of ‘Kol Ezhuthu’(stroke alphabets) enabling writing down documents, It was ‘Vaimozhi, i.e., spoken language till then.. It was referred to in Mahabharata as Gokulam (phonetic variant of Thamizh word – Kokulam), which refers to the sect of the people lived there. Sanskrit version of this is Varshaneeya Kulam. They are from the lineage of Dhruva (phonetic variant of Thamizh name – Thiruvan). Lord Krishna was from this lineage, and was glorified as Vaarshaneeyah, meaning, the jewel of the lineage.]

The lineage of Shatrugna was called Bhoja. (Bho- phonetic variant of Thamizh ‘Po’, the first alphabet of the word ‘Potruthal’-praiseworthy; ja- first syllable of Jana, i.e., people.