Giant Footprints

[Compare the size of the footprint to the nearby man]

Every now and than I bump into video shorts on youtube about archeological evidence dating back further than modern-day historians initially thought. They discovered huge bones, abnormally large footprints, aliens, unearthed ancient societies, etc. It shocks them. Over and over, they are so very startled. However, to the devotee we know that people in previous yuga's (ages) were much larger, what to speak of various demigods/angels who visited our planet [and unfortunately some from the lower realms visited].

Archeologists discovered many different species including the Vanara's or human-like with monkey appearances. Below is evidence of Hanumana's huge foot print:

"Lord Hanuman’s Giant Footprints throughout Asia

Most people are familiar with Lord Hanuman, the great devotee of Lord Rama mentioned in the Ramayana, but not everyone is aware that there are still physical traces of his ancient presence on earth in the form of his giant footprints left impressed into the solid stone where he lept and landed in different countries. Below we will show you four such places where Lord Hanuman’s footprint can be seen, as well as some examples of other giant footprints throughout the world, some of which are hundreds of millions of years old.

This above picture is of Lord Hanuman’s footprint in Thailand. In Thailand there is a book called “The Ramakien” which means “The Glory of Rama”. It is a Thai version of the ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayana. The ancient capital of Thailand used to be named “Ayutthaya”, which is named after Lord Ramachandra’s capital of Ayodhya in India. The present capital of Bangkok was originally a small trading post of Ayutthaya, located 40km away.

The next picture is of Lord Hanuman’s footprint in Sri Lanka. It is believed that when Hanuman lept from India to Sri Lanka he landed at this spot and the force was so great that his footprint was left pressed into the solid stone.

In Penang, Malaysia there is also a footprint of Lord Hanuman, which is kept within a small temple. In the next picture you can see the footprint. Visitors throw coins on the footprint for good luck.

Besides these footprints of Lord Hanuman, there are many other giant footprints found throughout the world, which reveal the presence of super powerful beings on the earth in ancient times. In our scriptures we find countless references to powerful beings in the previous ages. Besides the presence of Devas (Demigods) visiting to the earth, there were many other higher species of humans such as the Yakshas, Rakshashas, Vanaras, and Gandharvas.

Descriptions of these people found in the Puranas show they were often gigantic in size, flying in celestial airplanes that could travel from planet to planet, and wielding powerful weapons that were more effulgent than the sun.

In fact, J.R. Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, after the first successful test, quoted from the ancient scripture Bhagavad Gita to describe the weapon he had just invented. He also once hinted at the possibility of weapons on par with the nuclear ones he was working on having existed in previous eras, particularly those of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Oppenheimer also claimed that, “access to the Vedas is the greatest privilege this century may claim over all previous centuries.” So while some people are quick to call our ancient scriptures as mythology, those who have scientifically studied the matter are more apt to consider them as actual ancient histories of the world.

The gigantic footprints found throughout the world fit in nicely with the descriptions found in the ancient Vedic scriptures. Even the Bible gives mention to the giants who walked the earth in ancient times:

“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became the heroes and famous warriors of ancient times.” Genesis 6:4

Some of these footprints are hundreds of millions of years old, such as this next photo of a footprint that is over 200 million years old in South Africa. Of all the world scriptures, only the Vedas contain references to vast time spans, covering millions, billions and even trillions of years. Further, only the Vedic scriptures state that man has existed on this earth for hundreds of millions of years. The Vedic view is that there are many major and minor cycles of destruction (called pralayas) that occur over the life of the universe, which lasts trillions of years.

Just as there are seasons in the year, so there are also four cosmic seasons called as Yugas. The total time span of the four cosmic seasons is 4,320,000 years. Between each Yuga there is a partial dissolution in the world, where the world is destroyed through flood, fire and other natural disasters. The present age of Kali Yuga began 5,117 years ago, which also matches closely to both the Mayan calendar for the last destruction, and the Bible’s narration of the flood on the earth.

The Vedic scriptures describe that the present Kali Yuga is an age of evil, selfishness, destruction and all bad qualities. The word Kali means war in Sanskrit, so Kali Yuga means the age of war and destruction. The Vedas tell us that in this age the celestial beings who used to visit the earth avoid the earth due to the darkness of the age of Kali. That is one reason why today all we find are remnants of their presence in the form of their ancient footprints in stone." Source.

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Dwarka Underwater-Found

DWARKA UNDERWATER HAS BEEN FOUND:

When I first became a devotee & moved into the ashrama, I read the story where Dwarka gets flooded & goes underwater. At that time, there was no evidence, just faith in ancient Vedic literatures as translated by the pure devotee Srila Prabhupada. And that's all I need. However, since than, there has been physical proof. Archeologists have actually discovered it! Some devotees probably all ready know this, but not everyone does. Besides, it is always fresh. When I saw this video short, it moved me. Actually I watched quite a few of these 'shorts.' They were all moving to me, but that's just me. Hmmm Helpful idea is to blow them up in size [small square at upper right hand corner]. Anyhow, in Krishna book we read of the detailed, fancy city of Dwarka, with staircases and deities and sculpture all around. That is what they eventually discovered! 

   Beautiful music too: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/znz0HyB5bRA

Now, some wonder if the above is A.I. Upon my first few viewing of these types, I did not know that, because I already knew the discovery to be factual. If it does turn out to be  A.I. than the content creator is doing a disservice IMHO, or at least should state it outright.  Maybe they have good intention but are creating uncertainty.  If they typed something like: "This is what it may be like, transport yourself along," that would be fine. Anyhow, please know there have been REAL archeological ocean digs that genuinely found Krishna's Dwarka. I leave the above link because it gives a mood, but I add the next one "proving" the underwater discovery of Dwarka to be a genuine archeological and historical find:

The following is not a vid short; it's about 11 minutes and for those interested in scientific or archeological evidence and nomenclature. It is similar to an India/n News Cast, tho probably a youtube one. Anyway, it is very well done. Readers who don't want to watch it all can watch part of it to get the idea. She has a thick accent but is speaking English, so either learn how to listen fast :) or take note of the written words the content creator put on screen. It IS worth it!

My only issues are the use of the words 'myth,' 'idol,' and 'death of Krishna.' I will do my  best to clarify these: 

In India it has become common to use the term "mythology" or myth, by Hindus - yet they remain believers in Krishna. So what's up with that? I don't know for certain but one theory I have is based on one of my experiences. 

Once a sweet Hindu girl I was emailing and preaching to for some time, sent me an email saying: "I have a doubt."  I thought: "Oh no, she is loosing faith!"  We went back and forth with a few emails and I discovered she was not loosing faith at all. She meant she has a 'question.' :)  Therefore, sometimes the definitions are slightly different when English is not the first language. 

I am inclined to put the use of the word 'idol' in a similar category. Whereas in the West, particularly due to many at least reading the Bible which warns of idolatry or golden calf's - the use of the word 'idol' takes on a different meaning than it probably does in India.  Tho this topic now goes into, "What is a Vedic deity?" Too much to put here, but the short version is:

A Vedic deity is not a concocted idea or man man concept. Rather, they are instructions given directly within ancient scripture: How the deity is to be made, what the deity is to look like, and so on, are all there. Next, special mantra's or prayers are chanted by brahmana's/priests asking God to enter the deity form. And that it for now. :) 

Last issue: 'death of Krishna.' Krishna cannot die. He did "disappear," by choice. God never dies. He is eternal. But He can choose to leave our presence. We can regain that thru mediation.  In kali yuga (the age we live in now) mantra-meditation is the recommended method. 

With all that said, by the end of the video, this lady clarifies this is not a myth and Krishna is God - plus gives a lot of archeological and historical facts. :)  

Dwaraka Underwater Mystery Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaMQctTqcr8