Now it’s crystal clear why you needed to come on this retreat: almost without your realizing it, the rich
soils of ancient India have reshaped your thinking and changed your entire world.
Amazing Facts About India |
- India is the world's largest, oldest, continuous civilization.
- India never invaded any country in her last 1000 years of history.
- India invented the number
system. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta
- When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley
Civilization)
- Sanskrit is the mother of all the European Languages . Sanskrit is the most suitable language for computer software - a report in Forbes magzine July 1987.
- Chess (Shataranja or AshtaPada) was invented in India.
- India is
the largest English speaking nation in the world.
- India was one of the richest countries till the time of British rule in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus, attracted by India's wealth, had come looking for a sea route to India when he discovered America by mistake.
- Varanasi, also known as Benaras, was called "the Ancient City" when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C., and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today.
- Martial Arts were first created in India, and later spread to Asia by Buddhist missionaries.
- The Vishnu Temple in the city of Tirupathi built in the 10th century, is the world's largest religious pilgrimage destination. Larger than either Rome or Mecca, an average of 30,000 visitors donate $6 million (US) to the temple everyday.
- Yoga has its origins in India and has existed for over 5,000 years.
Travel India or China with Terry & open your mind and world up to amazing experiences!
Two amazing journeys:
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little time left to join one or both of our trips. Don't wait any longer, you know you want to do this. Let's make it happen!
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