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Calcutta means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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India history and geography
Calcutta is a location in India that was visited by Swamiji i.e., Swami Satyananda Saraswati as part of his spiritual mission. It is mentioned in a list of various places forming part of the itinerary of Swamiji’s extensive all-India tour conducted over four months, commencing in January 1970. This tour, undertaken with his disciples, involved holding Yoga programs in numerous cities and towns across the country. Thus, Calcutta represents one of the regions where the seeds of the Bihar School of Yoga were intentionally spread to the local populace through direct teachings and instructions to the local people .
Calcutta is an archaeologically important site situated in West Bengal, known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Calcutta there is a Prakrit inscription in the Archaeological Section at the Indian Museum which records the installation of an image of Bodhisattva by the bhikshuṇīs Puśahathini and Budhadevā. This inscription belongs to king Devaputra Huviṣka of the Kuṣāṇa dynasty.
At the same museum, there is also a pedestal of a standing image of Bodhisattva (from Śrāvastī) which records the installation of an image of Bodhisattva by the monk Bala who knew the Tripiṭaka. This inscription belongs to Devaputra Kaniṣka of the Kuṣāṇa dynasty.
At Calcutta there is also in the Asutosh Museum an image of Devī with child. This inscription belongs to king Rāmapāla of the Pāla dynasty.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Search found 314 books and stories containing Calcutta; (plurals include: Calcuttas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (by Srila Narayana Maharaja)
Xxxiv shashi < [Epistles - Third Series]
Cxii blessed and beloved < [Epistles - First Series]
Vii sir < [Epistles - Second Series]
Studies in the Upapuranas (by R. C. Hazra)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
The Cult of Jagannatha (by K. C. Mishra)
Social philosophy of Swami Vivekananda (by Baruah Debajit)
Chapter 1.0 - Introduction (Swami Vivekananda’s life and history)
Tattvabindu of Vachaspati Mishra (study) (by Kishor Deka)
Part 4 - Preface to the present Study < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
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