In the 19th part of the Mahabharata series, a peculiar event is recorded. As Krishna journeyed towards Hastinapura, Vyasa mentions several ominous signs (nimittas). Unusual occurrences were also observed in Hastinapura, including earthquakes causing well water to gush out and Krishna hearing a sonic boom. In Hastinapura, a south-westerly wind swept through, causing severe damage.
A researcher (5561 BCE) interpreted this as evidence of the
southwest monsoon, deducing Krishna's departure was during the rainy season.
However, this is disputed, as such winds are more common in pre-monsoon
periods, not post-monsoon (Kaumuda/Karthika month).
The wind reportedly reversed the flow of east-flowing
rivers, including the Sindhu. Scientifically, such intense air movement,
capable of altering water flow, often accompanies asteroids dragging air at
speeds of tens of thousands of miles per hour. If an asteroid had struck a
river, it could cause this reverse impact. Vyasa suggests the Sindhu River was
impacted.
Although the Sindhu (Indus) generally flows south, it
meanders, appearing east-flowing in regions like near Mohenjo Daro. Could there
be evidence of an asteroid impact in Mohenjo Daro? We will discuss in the next
part.
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