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Vīra Swarga Explained: The Uplifting Hindu Ideal of Dharma, Courage, and Sacred Sacrifice
Vīra Swarga, the “Heaven of Heroes,” illuminates a central Hindu philosophical ideal: selfless courage in service of dharma. It affirms valor only within strict ethical bounds—protection of innocents, restraint, and last resort—echoing the Bhagavad Gita and Kshatra Dharma. Distinguished from moksha, it represents a meritorious heavenly state that honors noble sacrifice while encouraging continued spiritual…
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Discover Eksar’s Viragals: A Complete, Proven Guide to Mumbai’s Forgotten Naval Heritage
Eksar in Borivali West appears today as a modern residential enclave, yet its surviving hero stones (Viragals) reveal a remarkable maritime past central to the Konkan coast and the prized port of Sopara. These eleventh- to thirteenth-century memorials vividly depict naval battles, royal processions, elephant corps, and celestial ascent—rare iconography in Indian epigraphy. Drawing on…
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Discover Eksar’s Secret Viragals: A Complete Lost Naval Saga
I take you inside Eksar’s overlooked heritage—the six Viragals that carve India’s medieval naval history into stone. Discover how these rare hero stones depict sea battles for Sopara and why preserving them is essential to safeguarding Mumbai’s buried past. This is a complete, first-person journey through a lost maritime saga in the heart of Borivali…
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Discover the Lost Heritage of Eksar’s Hero Stones