Between roughly 400 BCE and 100 CE, India and the Mediterranean world were linked by overland and maritime networks that facilitated trade, diplomacy, and limited intellectual exchange. These contacts occurred during a formative period for both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, when key scriptures were already in circulation and shaping religious life in South Asia. Understanding which … Read More “India and the Roman World: Cultural and Religious Interaction, 400 BCE–100 CE” »
Category: Hinduism
Krishna is one of the most central and beloved figures in Hinduism. Revered as an avatar of Vishnu, a divine teacher, a heroic king, and a playful cowherd, Krishna occupies a place of immense theological, literary, and devotional significance. Yet alongside this religious prominence lies a historical question: was Krishna a real historical individual, or … Read More “Was Krishna a Historical Figure?” »
I remember speaking to a Jesus Mythicist who told me that he had become more and more convinced about the connection between Jesus and Krishna. I had been meaning to look more into this and so I finally read The Bhagavad Gita. This is one of the classics of Hinduism and perhaps the most popular … Read More “Jesus and Krishna” »
