Raguraman Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 Hare Krishna, Got this from other people. NASA SHUTTLE IMAGES OF A MYSTERIOUS ANCIENT BRIDGE BETWEEN INDIA AND SRILANKA Courtesy : NASA Digital Image Collection The recently discovered bridge currently named as Adam's Bridge made of chain of shoals, c.18 mi (30 km) long, in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, reveals a mystery behind it. The bridge's unique curvature and composition by age reveals that it is man made. The legends as well as Archeological studies reveal that the first signs of human inhabitants in Sri Lanka date back to the a primitive age, about 17,50,000 years ago and the bridge's age is also almost equivalent. This information is a crucial aspect for an insight into the mysterious legend called Ramayana, which was supposed to have taken place in tredha yuga (more than 17,00,000 years ago). In this epic, there is a mentioning about a bridge, which was built between Rameshwaram (India) and Srilankan coast under the supervision of a dynamic and invincible figure called Rama who is supposed to be the incarnation of the supreme. This information may not be of much importance to the archeologist s who are interested in exploring the origins of man, but it is sure to open the spiritual gates of the people of the world to have come to know an ancient history linked to the Indian mythology. <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS033/lowres/20003372.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS033/lowres/20003772.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS044/lowres/20019417.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS51B/lowres/20031678.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS51B/lowres/20031679.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS059/lowres/20143034.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS059/lowres/20143035.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS059/lowres/20143035.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS059/lowres/20143278.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS059/lowres/20143279.jpg> <img src=http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/iams/images/earth/STS051/lowres/20106421.jpg> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 Is there some kind of picture that we can see? Is 17,50,000 the same as 1,750,000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jahnava Nitai Das Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 According to Ramayana, Sri Lanka is 100 yojanas south of India, which equals 800 miles. Though this bridge to Sri Lanka may be man made, it has nothing to do with Ramachandra or Hanuman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raguraman Posted September 23, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 [From JNDas: Pictures posted above.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahnava Nitai Das Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 I looked at the message and found the problem, you need to include the following in the html command: < img src= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 I wonder how deep the water is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 Bhaktajoy here. >>According to Ramayana, Sri Lanka is 100 yojanas south of India, which equals 800 miles. Though this bridge to Sri Lanka may be man made, it has nothing to do with Ramachandra or Hanuman. hmmm...so this bridge is not what lord Ramachandra made?I saw the pics and they are quite mysterious.I am thrilled about the discovery.Could u please explain further.I am limited by my mind.haribol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 chain of shoals.What does that mean?How big are each individual stones?It would seem that they would have to be huge to remain in place over that period of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahnava Nitai Das Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 First, the original Lanka is 800 miles south of India, whereas Ceylon is 30 or so miles South of India. Second, the southern tip of India in previous ages extended much further South. In the ancient Tamil writings it is described how there were three Madurais, which were moved North as the land sank into the ocean. So even the figure of 800 miles is not enough, as we do not know exactly where the 800 miles begins (though it is further south then Kanyakumari of today). Third, Lanka sank into the ocean and does not exist as an island anymore. Ceylon of today was just a mountain in Tamil Nadu thousands of years ago. As the waters moved inland, it became submerged with the peak forming an island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethos Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 Oooo? very cool! I just saw a segment about this on Ancient Mysteries, a satellite TV show. There, they were looking for a "mythological" city in Yemen I think. The satellite imagery had provided evidence of a lost fabled road through the desert. And archeologist were able to follow this to ruins they began excavating. It turns out that sand is transparent to the imagery frequencies as glass is to light. All this sounds just great and there are enormous potential ramifications to our historical past. But I can't help remember Sadaputa's Forbidden Archeology book wherein he illustrated the tendecy of scientists to filter the information to fit their existing theories. What this will do for the past is yet to be seen. I fear such power is already being abused by the powers that be. Remember, modern governments may have super senses that extend their sense perceptions, but they have dog brains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsdprasad Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 I heard that while the bridge was being made, the marbles/stones etc were touched by the lord so that they wont sink (for some time ??). Third, Lanka sank into the ocean and does not exist as an island anymore. Ceylon of today was just a mountain in Tamil Nadu thousands of years ago. As the waters moved inland, it became submerged with the peak forming an island. It appears that either the bridge might have mixed with one of the lands or it might also have sunk @ the end of that yuga along with old lanka. -Prasad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahnava Nitai Das Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 Even if this bridge isnt the original bridge from previous yugas, it is still important, as it shows the level of advancement the civilization had attained thousands of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted September 23, 2002 Report Share Posted September 23, 2002 "Even if this bridge isnt the original bridge from previous yugas, it is still important, as it shows the level of advancement the civilization had attained thousands of years ago." This is why I am curious about the size of the stones.My imagination is picturing these massive stones like those used to build the pyramids. I just love anything that confounds those that hold to the present paradigm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxvvii Posted September 26, 2002 Report Share Posted September 26, 2002 First, the original Lanka is 800 miles south of India, whereas Ceylon is 30 or so miles South of India. ---------- No. You never know whether 100 yojanas in Rama's day is equal to 30 km.. Let's assume that to be true: 1 yojana = 0.3 km.. It's quite likely as this dist. is close to the dist. of Chinese measure (in ancient time) -- li. Ancient Chinese said "thousands of lis" to express a long dist.. Second, the southern tip of India in previous ages extended much further South. In the ancient Tamil writings it is described how there were three Madurais, which were moved North as the land sank into the ocean. So even the figure of 800 miles is not enough, as we do not know exactly where the 800 miles begins (though it is further south then Kanyakumari of today). ----------- You need notice that Lanka is not located in straight south of India. Even if this bridge isnt the original bridge from previous yugas, it is still important, as it shows the level of advancement the civilization had attained thousands of years ago. ----------- Right. Undoubtedly it was built with a high tech. for a special purpose because common connections may be achieved even through boats. I have said that Rama's time may be much close to Krishna's. Otherwise Ramayana would be a very much odd epic. At last, I should say I can't assert it to be the monkey bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauracandra Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Very interesting. I believe there have been several findings like Angkor Wat and the “mythical” city of Troy [i think] that were found by satellite photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinash Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Is 17,50,000 the same as 1,750,000? Yes, it is. Were you confused? /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Yes Avinash, I was confused as to what was meant, although I had a guess.Confusion is nothing new to me but thanks for clearly this one up. Hare Krsna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurasundara Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Ceylon of today was just a mountain in Tamil Nadu thousands of years ago. As the waters moved inland, it became submerged with the peak forming an island. This would be very strange considering that I have been to Sri Lanka (or Ceylon) and the pilgrimage sites connected with Sita-devi still exist. The footprint of Hanuman is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priitaa Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 I must admit, I am very disappointed this is not the bridge built by Hanuman. Yet it seems some still feel it could be, due to a degree of evidence. I want to know the truth and wonder if that will come forth. Some may say we will never find out the truth, but I think we can. Its a matter of giving up preconceived ideas, from either side, and just trying to locate facts. So, what are the facts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShegavichaRana Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 can certainly be calculated by using the modern scientific technique of Carbon-14 dating. Divers can go down and collect some organic deposits from the bridge, which when accurately tested for the presence of Carbon-14 isotope, would reveal the age of the bridge. Why is this not being tried? Somehow, I feel this must be the same bridge that Prahu Ramchandra's Sena built. Incidentally, when I visited Rameshwaram recently, I saw many small temples, where "floating Stones" were preserved. In fact, they really floated in a small tank. With so many problems on hand, India cannot afford to study her own rich culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haridham Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 we need to test it some how I know this is a silly question but can we actually try walking through it or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 We should not take the units of measurement literally, such as 100 yojana equals 800 miles etc. The units may be arbitrary. For example, even at present, if you look at Bigha, a unit of area, has different values. In certain areas 1 acre is equal to 1.5 bigha, at other it is 2.5 bighas, and at certain places it is equal to 4 bighas. Thus the distance does not matter. Secondly, if you recall, Sampati, brother of Jatayu informed Hanuman and others that he could see Sita in Ashok Vatika. Jatayu was sitting on a hilltop. Thus, the distance of 800 miles cannot be seen. Anyway, we don't know the truth, but we cannot negate right away. Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 i say.. screw all ya'll.. tha bridge was made by tha sri lankan ppl... cuz they felt sorry for ya'll indian losers n' how lost ya'll are w/ out the sri lankan ppl's help... now this is the reason ya'll are helpin us out w/ our problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Ahh, Jatayu. He was blind, ya know, and only a trick caused him to be defeated by Ravana. But vision he had, he was blind, but could always see ayodya, his blindness was cursed by himself as why he could not save Sita, But Sita cured this illusion by informing him before he died that such defeat was his greatest victory, that no one is more favored By Srimati Sitadevi. Jatayu, makes me wantr to lavish praise on this highest of the high devotees. If his brothers "vision" was only a fraction, he could see thru the earth 8000000000 miles away as if it were in his talon. All glories to Sri Jatayu, the Vulture King. hare krsna, ys, mahaksadasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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