Friday, December 19, 2025

Janamejaya Inscription (Part 12 of the Mahabharata Series)

 In the 12th part of the Mahabharata Series, the Janamejaya inscription is discussed. It is a primary source of evidence and shabda pramāna. Janamejaya, Arjuna's great-grandson and Abhimanyu's son, was present when Mahābhārata was first recited with author Veda Vyāsa. Grants he gave to rishis of Vrikodara Kshetra remain valid, as the place has been continuously occupied by rishis for 5000 years.

The man-made bridge across Tungabhadra river led to the name Bhima Setu; archaeologists should examine its boulders to verify the age and match it with the grant's date. This grant uniquely mentions the Pandavas – Janamejaya refers to his great-grandfathers. The inscription's age and continuous ascetic occupation make it the world's oldest surviving. Why do Mahābhārata researchers overlook this, yet focus on 7th-century Aihole? Is it because it doesn't fit their astronomy simulations?

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