INVENTION OF RELIGIONS & FABRICATION OF SCRIPTURES

 

INVENTION OF RELIGIONS & FABRICATION OF SCRIPTURES

FACTUAL HISTORY OR FANTASY FOR POSTERITY?                  

During early human history, the technology of ink and paper did not exist; there were no books, libraries, or written records for rulers or the public. Instead, societies relied on professional storytellers. Important teachings and historical accounts were framed in the Sanskrit language as shlokas—two-line verses designed as mnemonic recitals. These verses were recited and retold hundreds of times, like modern nursery rhymes, and passed down orally across generations until the advent of writing. They fell squarely under the domain of oral tradition—listening and reciting.

When ink and paper eventually arrived, these storytellers sat down to transcribe the memorized verses in bits and pieces, blending historical truth with creative fantasy. Transitioning from an oral tradition to full reading and writing literacy was not an overnight process. Some daring scribes took calculated risks, altering history to suit their narratives, knowing that few could distinguish fact from fiction. This is how the great epics evolved: originating as oral compositions held in memory for centuries, only to be pieced together in written form by early, developing scribes.

THE BIRTH OF MULTIPLE RELIGIONS: SEEDS OF CHAOS AND MISERY

As distinct religions gradually emerged, humanity was presented with competing doctrines. This multiplicity became a root cause of human strife and conflict:

Jainism: Founded by Mahavira, introducing strict non-violence and ascetic paths.

Ayurvedic Schools: Developed to educate the masses on natural healing and lifestyle.

Buddhism: Gautama Buddha introduced the Middle Way to guide humanity toward spiritual liberation.

Christianity: Jesus Christ offered a path of healing, love, and spiritual restoration.

Islam: Delivered through the Prophet Muhammad, leading to complex systems of rules and rituals that continue to be debated and interpreted by followers today.

RELIGION AS A PROFITABLE OCCUPATION AND TRADE

In their ignorance, ordinary people began placing faith in superstitions, evil spirits, and fears of divine wrath during natural disasters or personal losses. Sensing an opportunity, middlemen positioned themselves as intermediaries between humanity and God. They performed elaborate rituals and exorcisms, attributing mental health struggles or personal tragedies to demonic possession. Over time, religion transformed from an internal spiritual pursuit into a highly lucrative enterprise. People, desperate for answers about their destiny and future lives, readily paid for spiritual assurances, turning faith into a thriving commercial trade.

THE CONSTANTINIAN FORMATION OF CHRISTIANITY

The development of institutional Christianity involved significant political intervention, most notably under Emperor Constantine and subsequent church councils:

Selection of Text: Constantine gathered scholars to compile a unified Christian text, selecting 4 key gospels from approximately 80 available scrolls and discarding or destroying the rest.

325 CE (Council of Nicaea): Standardized core Christian doctrines and established institutional church authority.

327 CE: Translation of scriptures into Latin (the Vulgate), altering Hebrew names & translating concepts into Roman terminology.

431 CE: Formalization of the veneration of the Virgin Mary.

594 CE: Formal emergence of the concept of Purgatory.

610 CE: Formal adoption of the papal title.

788 CE: Integration of regional customs into Christian practice.

995 CE: Evolution of Kadosh into the concept of sainthood.

1079 CE: Enforcement of clerical celibacy.

1090 CE: Introduction of the Rosary.

1184 CE: Establishment of the Inquisition.

1190 CE: Proliferation and sale of indulgences.

1215 CE: Mandatory auricular confession to priests.

1216 CE: Formulation of substantiation under Pope Innocent III.

1311 CE: Standardized enforcement of baptismal rites.

1439 CE: Dogmatization of Purgatory.

1854 CE: Declaration of the Immaculate Conception.

1870 CE: Dogma of Papal Infallibility established.

 

HISTORICAL & TEXTUAL TIMELINE OF BHARAT & THE MAHABHARATA

Historical Era - Dynasty of Ravana.

Regional Division - Bharat breaks into 16 Mahajan padas

Kurukshetra War - An 18-day conflict fought over territorial sovereignty.

Oral Period - Oral compositions of the war preserved through memory.

Vedic Oral Era – Vedas preserved through Oral recitation & memory.

Ayurveda – Emergence of formal schools of Ayurvedic medicine.

Jainism - Lifetime & teachings of Mahavira (Vardhamana).

Persian Conquest - Achaemenid Persian conquest of the Indus Valley.

Ramayana Written - Valmiki transcribes the Ramayana from memory.

Gandhara Conquest - Expansion of the Achaemenid Empire into Gandhara.

Jaya (Mini-Mahabharata) - Sage Vyasa pens Jaya, a core text of 8,800 verses focusing on spiritual victory.

Gautama Buddha - Life and ministry of the Buddha.

Mauryan Empire - Reign of Chandragupta Maurya.

Bharata Expansion - Vaisampayana expands the text to 24,000 verses, renaming it Bharata.

Alexander the Great - Campaign in the Punjab region near the Beas River.

Greco-Buddhist Era - Greek rule established in the Gandhara region.

Mauryan Hegemony - Mauryan conquest of Magadha.

Reign of Bindusara - Expansion of the Mauryan territories.

Ashoka the Great - Reign of Emperor Ashoka and the spread of Buddhist edicts.

Intermediate Additions - Expansion of the epic narrative by later contributors to ~50,000 verses.

Greek Conquests - Beginning of the Indo-Greek period in Northern India.

Trade Routes - Active trade of black pepper and spices with the Roman Empire.

Common Era (CE) - Era of Jesus Christ.

Kushan Empire - Kushan rule over the Gandhara region.

Prajnaparamita Texts - Transcriptions of "Perfection of Wisdom" Mahayana scriptures.

Gupta Dynasty II - Rise of the First and Second Gupta Empires in Northern India.

Mahabharata Completion - Ugrasrava adds final layers to reach 100,000+ verses (Mahabharata).

Buddhist Pilgrimages - Hiuen Tsang travels from China to map and study Indian manuscripts.

Early Medieval Dynasties - Reign of the Chalukyas (Vikramaditya I); early conquests in Northern India.

Note on the Bhagavad Gita: The Gita inserted within the Mahabharata represents a faint, partial recollection of the original divine sermon. The historical text was added into the epic long after the events took place to preserve moral and spiritual teachings for a degraded era.

THE ERA OF PARADISE ON EARTH

At the beginning of the world cycle (Kalpa), during the Golden Age (Satyug), Earth consisted of a single, pure continent known as Bharat:

The Golden Era: Prince Krishna and Princess Radhe began their reign in an environment of total harmony, peace, and abundance. Balanced magnetic poles maintained an eternal spring-like climate.

The Era of Paradise (Golden & Silver Ages)

Start of Kalpa (~5000 Years Ago)

Golden Age (Satyug): A single pure landmass (Bharat) exists under perfect magnetic and environmental balance. Prince Krishna and Princess Radhe rule across 9 dynasties as Emperor Lakshmi and Empress Narayan with complete harmony, abundance, and a single deity religion.

Silver Age (Treta Yug): The land transitions smoothly into the rule of Sita and Rama for 12 dynasties. Universal peace continues without foreign lands, competing religions, or physical conflicts. This era remains embedded in human memory as "Heaven."

The Divine Dynasties: Crowned as Emperor Lakshmi and Empress Narayan, they ruled through 9 divine dynasties in the Golden Age, followed by 12 dynasties in the Silver Age (Treta Yug) as Sita and Rama.

Universal Peace: With a single landmass, one deity religion, and complete internal purity, there were no foreign lands to conquer, no religious divisions, and no cause for conflict. This era remains embedded in human memory as "Heaven."

THE DECLINE AND INVASIONS OF BHARAT

With the transition into the Copper Age (Dwapar Yug), human consciousness began to degrade. Purity waned as ego, attachment, desire, and conflict emerged:

Disintegration: The unified continent split geographically and politically, breaking into 16 distinct kingdoms.

The Mahabharata Conflict: Tensions between rival clans culminated in the 18-day war at Kurukshetra. Both sides suffered total devastation, proving that war ultimately yields no true victors.

Degeneration of Purity: Purity wanes; ego, lust, greed, and attachments take root. The single landmass shifts and divides into 16 smaller kingdoms (Mahajan padas).

Kurukshetra War & Frame tales: The 18-day battle occurs. Oral compositions of the war, as well as the oral transmission of the Vedas and Upanishads, are committed to memory through two-line Sanskrit shlokas (mnemonic recitals).

Foreign Conquests: Drawn by Bharat's immense wealth, external powers gradually invaded the region, Persians, Greeks under Alexander, Turks, Ghaznavids, Mughals, and eventually the British East India Company, which established colonial dominance under Warren Hastings.

 

Foreign Invasions of Bharat Classical Era, 18th Century

Early Invasions: Persian conquests of the Indus Valley, followed by Alexander the Great and Greek rule in Gandhara.

Medieval Plunder: Turkish raids and Ghazni's 17 plundering expeditions, followed by the establishment of Mongol/Mughal rule.

Colonial Era: British East India Company establishes dominance in Bengal, installing Warren Hastings as the first Governor-General.

The Confluence Age & Spiritual Renewal

End of Iron Age (Kaliyug / Present)

Appearance of Shiv Baba: At the end of the Iron Age, the Supreme Soul (Shiv Baba)—a point of divine light—reveals Himself through a pure human medium (chariot/Krishna in his 84th birth).

Establishment of Spiritual University: Shiv Baba opens a Hospital cum University via the Brahma Kumaris to impart the original, true Gita knowledge (Shrimat).

The 4 Paths of Yoga: Souls engage in Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Jnana Yoga (wisdom), Karma Yoga (detached action), and Raja Yoga (soul mastery) to purify the intellect and prepare for the return to Paradise.

 

THE ESSENCE OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA

Despite historical text alterations, the philosophical core of the Gita contains timeless principles for spiritual living:

Selfless Action (Karma Yoga): Perform your duties dedicatedly and joyfully without becoming attached to the outcomes.

Detached Instrumentality: Free yourself from excessive desire, acting merely as an instrument of divine will.

Immortality of the Soul: Recognize that the physical body is a temporary costume worn by the eternal soul; navigate change with adaptability and calm.

Mastery Over Anger: Control anger, as it triggers a downward cycle: loss of reason, confusion of memory, and spiritual downfall.

Unwrapping Wisdom: Clear away layers of selfish desire to uncover the core of pure, unadulterated knowledge (Gyan).

SEEKING THE CREATOR: THE TRUE NATURE OF YOGA

Just as a common citizen cannot demand an audience with a monarch at will, a human soul cannot simply demand a direct audience with the Creator. The Supreme Soul operates beyond the physical limitations of human speech and form.

Nature of the Creator

Until the arrival of the Confluence Age (Sangam Yug), human understanding of God relies heavily on blind faith or temporary visions. True revelation occurs at the end of the Iron Age (Kali Yug), when the Supreme Being reveals His identity through an earthly medium pure soul acting as a chariot.

In this tradition, the Supreme Being, affectionately called Shiv Baba by the Brahma Kumaris, establishes a spiritual institution to impart first-hand knowledge (Gyan). Shiv Baba is not a physical deity, but a pure point of divine light and an ocean of eternal virtues. Through His teachings, souls are guided to clean their intellect and return to their original, pristine state.

PATHS OF YOGA AND SPIRITUAL UNION

Yoga means the union of the individual soul with the Supreme Soul. It provides the methodology to transcend mental restlessness and overcome spiritual ignorance.

Bhakti Yoga (Devotion): Connecting with the Divine through intense love, heart-centered devotion, and total surrender.

Jnana Yoga (Wisdom): Realizing the soul's true identity and relationship with the Supreme through deep spiritual discernment.

Karma Yoga (Action): Performing all daily duties with complete detachment from personal gain or emotional entanglement.

Raja Yoga (Soul Mastery): The highest science of the soul, taught directly by the Supreme Soul to master the mind and restore intrinsic spiritual purity.

 

ROHIT KHANNA – Industrial Engineer, Author,

AUTHOR – MAGIC OF MIND & MIRACLE OF BODY

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