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Articles: TP Features | We can do miracles
- Mr. Maharshi Pragna
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Colors and Painting Technology:
Paints that could be used on different building materials were developed and elaborate techniques were employed to prevent fading and loss of color during the heavy monsoons. (It is remarkable that paintings in the Ajanta caves have survived almost 1500 years, but what is even more noteworthy is how the paint on some of the exterior sections of Ellora's temples has survived 1200 years.
The richness of color in well-preserved Indian miniatures continues to amaze and astonish. It may be noted that for many centuries, color-fast dyes made up an important component of India's exports, and export of these to ancient Rome has been documented in Roman records).
Technological discoveries and applications in ancient India:
The earliest evidence of technological progress in the Indian subcontinent is to be found in the remains of the Harappan civilization (4000-3000 BC). Archaeological remains point to the existence of well-planned urban centers that boasted of private and public dwellings laid out in orderly fashion along with roads and underground drainage systems.
Ports such as Lothal were developed as export centers of early manufactured products from smelted copper and bronze. Kilns for smelting copper ingots and casting tools were in existence as were metal tools such as curved or circular saws, pierced needles and most significantly, bronze drills with twisted grooves. The drill enabled the production of items with unparalleled precision for the times and could be regarded as an ancient precursor of the modern machine tool.
There is also evidence of planned irrigation systems and it appears that fire and flood control measures to protect farms and villages were also in place. Artisans made use of the wheel and clay pottery was decorated in a variety of colors and designs. Cotton was grown and used to produce textiles.
Yoga:
Yoga is considered even by Western physicians and scientists as the most powerful tool ever created by human-beings for addressing physical and mental ailments and keeping physically and mentally fit. Today it is so widely practiced that there is virtually no country in the world, where it is not practiced.
Ayurveda:
The chemicals-based Allopathy, invented in the West, is hardly two hundred years old but Ayurveda is around 5,000 years old. It is the most time-tested and ancient medicinal science in the world.
Kamasutra:
Kamasutra is truly a rare form of education which teaches how a couple can achieve the physical and emotional intimacy. The teachings of Kamasutra are spread today all over the world.
Buddhism:
Buddhism is one of the most wide-spread philosophies and religions in the world.
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