History & Culture

Who is an Aryan and What is the Swastika? To learn the facts one must go to the source. In this episode, unlike other researchers, we go to the ancient source material that actually mentions these terms. Learn how anyone and everyone can become an Aryan! Vrndavan Brannon Parker and Nilamani Kalia Robinson Reveal the Authentic meaning of the Vedic Term Aryan and the Vedic Symbol of the Swastika. By turning to the original sources of these ancient words and symbols its authentic connotations and meanings become clear. This episode of Vedic Empire Presents reveals how these ancient and positive connotations were corrupted and how the corruptions remain today. Ironically the world's leading academic institutions and so-called experts continue to promote and share a view in common with the racist ideologies of Adolf Hitler. The civilization and people from whom the terms Aryan and Swastika originated must be allowed to own their past. According to the Vedic View, the origin of the term Aryan, Lord Buddha, Lord Jesus Christ and the Prophet Mohammed were all Aryans. While few are born Aryans the goal of life for every human being regardless of race is to die as an Aryan. Thus the goal of Vedic Civilization is and has always been to make the whole world Aryan.

This episode of 'Vedic Empire Presents' takes the viewer into the Scholarly world of the annual WAVES conferences. WAVES the World Association of Vedic Studies, a multidisciplinary academic society founded in 1996 in Atlanta, GA USA has grown into an International Organization with regular Conferences held in various locations around the world. In the year 2000 a WAVES conference took place in Hoboken, NJ at Stevens Technical Institute. Attended by Scholars, Authors, Academics, Community Leaders and other luminaries it was a historic gathering. Attendees participated from around the world and many groundbreaking studies were shared and appreciated by all involved. Among others this documentary features a rare public presentation by Bhakti Ananda Goswami aka David Sherman, the world's leading scholar and expert on the history of religion and the cross-cultural expressions and practices of the ancient world's faith traditions. In his well-received dynamic presentation he highlighted the undeniable links between the Vedic Vaishnava Hari and Radha-Krishna tradition and the Ancient Mediterranean world's Helios and Kouros-Kore Worship traditions. Raghu Guiffre, the world's leading expert and author on the modern application of the Vedic Varnashram based economic model highlighted the value and foundational role of positive action upon society. Raghu Guiffre's research provides an alternate template for the restructuring of our entire economic system. Sound economic policy and prosperity is attainable when it is based upon the natural social equity that is inherent in the Vedic and Indigenous social systems. Vedic Empire Productions founder Vrndavan Brannon Parker gave a well received presentation on the evidence confirming the Vedic nature of Greek society at the time of Alexander the Great and the Vedic foundations of Egyptian Atenism, the ancient Religion of Akhnaten, the father of King Tutankhamun. Topic such as the Laws of Manu, Varna vs the Caste system, Deity worship vs Idolatry, Vedic views on the Jewish Holocaust, the True meaning of Aryan, the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh and elsewhere and the future of modern India were all addressed. Anyone interested in these topics and in WAVES or any other such Vedic conferences is invited to watch WAVES 2000 - "International Conference on Contemporary Views on Indian Civilization". WAVES is a non-religious society with no ideology. It is open for membership and for participation to all persons irrespective of their color, creed, ethnicity, country of origin or any other kind of persuasion. It is universally acknowledged that Vedas are among the oldest existing records of human thoughts. Vedic traditions have continued without interruption for many millennium of years and remain a living and formative source of Hindu culture and tradition. Today Vedic traditions are not confined to Indian subcontinent but have spread virtually to all parts of the globe, through persons of Indian origin and through scholars and admirers of these traditions. For several centuries Vedic people in India made significant contributions in various academic fields in science, literature, culture, technology, etc. The historical records of the Greeks, the Romans, and the Islamic authors as well as the accounts of the early European explorers confirm that India was one of the wealthiest and most technologically advanced nations of the world. She attracted people from different parts of the world - some for search of knowledge others for goods and trade. For most of the world these contributions are often unknown, unrecognized, and sometimes rather distorted. There is a need, particularly among scholars to work for the proper understanding and appreciation of such religious, cultural and other contributions. In fact there are various notions and views current about Vedic traditions, Vedic people and their contributions. Moreover, the debates about these various notions are not confined to the academic sphere, but also have other serious repercussions. There is thus great need for a forum in which varying, often diametrically opposed notions and views can be discussed and deliberated in an atmosphere of mutual respect and tolerance. WAVES is an organization of academics, and of those interested in academics, in all different areas of Indian/Vedic studies in past, present and future. Special thanks to Nilamani Kalia Robinson https://www.facebook.com/nilamani.kalia for his Editing Work in this production. x

'A Nation that Forgets its Past has No Future' Winston Churchill Thus the British Powers did their best to Cloud the True History of Modern India A presentation by Vedic Empire Production's Vrndavan Parker, Kalia Robinson and Dr. Pavan Kamlesh of the documentary 'Netaji and India's Freedom'.Discover the facts regarding world history and the role of Subash Candra Bose's impact on India's Freedom struggle. Known as 'Netaji' or the 'Leader' by the people of India he remains one of India's most popular historical figures. Unlike Gandhi or Nehru, Netaji successfully harnessed the loyalty of a majority of Indians regardless of caste, class, ethnicity or religion. During WWII he created a Free India Government and developed a functioning political body that encompassed all branches of society. He was a visionary who recognized the atrophied aspects of Indian society yet was able to bring about a Modern ideal that preserved and respected India's ancient traditions. His political vision was one of humane social ideals that encompassed all members of Indian society.His efforts to free India by allying with the Axis powers of WWII have at times been misrepresented and portrayed as quasi-fascist.He only allied with the Germans and Japanese as a means to dislodge the British from India. He escaped British India disguised as a Muslim, he carried in his pocket a picture of Mother Kali, his holy beads and a copy of the Bhagavad Gita. Netaji's plan was to bring about a massive uprising in his home-state of Bengal. However this was thwarted by the British government's Intentional policy of 'famine-creation'. This led to the death of approx. 3 million Bengalis. Devastated by starvation and death the people had very little time or strength for anything but survival. Churchill's only response to a telegram from the government in Delhi about people perishing in the famine was to ask why Gandhi hadn't died yet. Although refusing to meet India's need for food, Churchill insisted that India continue to export rice."I hate Indians," he told the Secretary of State for India, Leopold Amery."They are a beastly people with a beastly religion."Churchill knew that his policies would result in mass death. He ignored an offer of 100,000 tons of Burmese rice from Netaji, discouraged a gift of wheat from Canada, and turned down rice and wheat volunteered by the United States.Churchill would tell his secretary that Hindus were a foul race protected by their rapid breeding from "the doom that is their due." He wished Arthur Harris, the head of British bomber command, could "send some of his surplus bombers to destroy them." Netaji was also betrayed by a close associate, Bhagat Ram Talwar who's MI6 codename was 'Silver'. Thru him the Soviets and MI6 knew at all times what Netaji was upto. The end result was an eventual dismantlement of all Netaji's efforts. In fact Prabhupada stated that the atomic bombing of Nagasaki was in order to try to kill 'my college mate' Netaji. And Prabhupada also said,"Japanese planned:'We shall enter India and then kill Subash Bose.' That was their trick." In the end Netaji was indeed betrayed by his Japanese allies who were given a choice of their Emperor or Netaji. After WW-II, Japan revived their old connection with UK via spies. Japanese and British Intel were linked long before WWII. Japanese agents agreed to eliminate Netaji. Motive was to appease the British and purchase security for Japan's royal family.This partially explains the mystery of why the Emperor escaped the War Crime's Tribunal. Netaji had also amassed a huge fortune of gold and jewels and cash in the cause of India's Freedom. He boarded a Japanese plane in Taiwan carrying this treasure with him and planned to use this wealth to fund a Free India Govt in Exile. This treasure was never found after his alleged death in that very plane. It is believed he was handed over to Stalin who had been luring Netaji to Russia with promises of support against the 'Imperialist' powers. P.V. Chuckraborty wrote, 'When I was Governor of West Bengal in 1956, Lord Clement Attlee, who as the British Prime Minister in post war years oversaw India's freedom, visited India. I put it straight to him: "The Quit India Movement of Gandhi practically died out long before 1947 and there was nothing in the Indian situation at that time which made it necessary for the British to leave India in a hurry. Why then did they do so?' In reply Attlee cited several reasons, the most important of which were the INA activities of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, which weakened the very foundation of the British Empire in India, and the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny which made the British realize that the Indian armed forces could no longer be trusted to prop up the British. When asked about the extent to which the British decision to quit India was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's 1942 movement, Attlee's lips widened in a smile of disdain and he uttered, slowly, "Minimal'."

NOTE; AT 1:34 SECONDS THE SCREEN SHOULD READ Krishna Baladeva Paramatma RATHER THAN Bhagavan Paramatma and Brahman Bhakti Ananda Goswami aka David M. Sherman Speaks on the Holy Trinity as the Vaishnava Krishna - Baladeva - Paramatma - Akhnaten's Origin - Manifested - Omnipresent and Pure Land Buddhism's Tri-Kaya. These are the Three aspects of the One Supreme Godhead at the foundation of all God Centered forms of Religion. Thus this Holy Trinity is found in ancient Judaism, Mediterranean Heliopolitanism and Zorarastrianism among many others. He also identifies the Holy Cross and the Ankh with the Vedic Yupa Dhwaj or Sacrificial Stake and the Self Sacrifice of Purusha or God The True Identity of the original Sattvic Dionysus as both Lord Shiva and Lord Balarama, the Common Theme of the Great Flood and God's Greek Dolphinus or Vedic Matsya Avatar, Amunism, Atenism, Ancient Judaic Religion, Heliopolis as the City of On or Aun - OM, Ancient Mediterranean Vaishnavism centered upon Rhoda-Kouros or Radha Krishna and the ongoing struggle between the doctrines of Voidist - Godless Impersonalism and Fully Personalized Devotional Traditions combined with Paramatma Worship are also discussed. Bhakti Ananda Goswami also reveals that there is more evidence for Ancient Radha Krishna and Balarama Worship outside of India then there is to be found in India. The earliest examples of such Indian Vaishnavism are dated to approx 300 BC. Whereas the ancient Levant, Mediterranean and African regions have preserved thousands of Vaishnava artifacts dating back to prehistory. Thus though lacking archaeological evidence India has preserved the tradition whereas the non-Indic evidences of Vaishnavism, though profuse, remain virtually unidentifiable. Thus by comparing the Indic Vaishnava Template with the non-Indic archaeological evidence, Bhakti Ananda Goswami has provided the missing link in our understanding of the history of religion and civilization. The Divine Goddess, the Eternal Companion of God is ever present. Be it Radha, Lakshmi, Durga the Shakti or Shekinah was once at the Center of all religion. Even today her presence can be found in Christianity in the form of Mother Mary and in the 'Rose Window' found in every Catholic Church. The Shaiva Tradition is also discussed and the authentic origins of both Buddhism and Shaivism rooted in Balarama worship are revealed. Also revealed are the many misrepresentations of the original religion in their devolved states. Ironically the devolved and negative forms of God-centered Religion allow for the verification of the positive truths confirming the single devotional foundation of all God centered Religion. Ketu, Setu and Satan Worship are also discussed. The artificial development of the flawed Aryan Racial theory has created a major gap in our ability to understand the once multi-racial God centered religious traditions. Long held views that separated the Semitic, Kemetic and African traditions from the Sanskrit Aryan so-called Indo-European cultures have now been exposed as false. Aryans were the people of Hari and all the people of the world were at one time worshipers of Hari/Eli/Helios,HR,Heru/Hara. Despite his immense physical health challenges, Bhakti Ananda Goswami has dedicated his life to revealing these truths. There is only One religion and One Divine God and Goddess. The various forms of religion simply represent different moods of worship of the same Divinities.

In this Episode of Vedic Empire Presents Professor N. Kalia speaks on the Indigenous American traditions of the Hero Twins, Kokopele, the Corn Maidens and other related topics. The Sacred Hero Twins tradition is not an isolated belief, but rather, is found throughout both North and South America, from Alaska to Tiera Del Fuego. In an exact parallel to the Vedic Vaishnava tradition of Krishna and Balarama, the Hero Twins are often represented as a dark complexioned flute player younger brother with an elder light complexioned elder brother who is also a Serpent deity. Lord Krishna is also a dark complexioned flute player and the younger brother of Balarama. Lord Balarama is light complexioned and is also a Serpent Deity. All these divinities are intimately associated with Maidens with whom they dance and are at the foundation of agriculture and bountiful prosperity. The Divine Mother Goddess is also at the root of these traditions and parallels the Vedic Supreme Goddess, Lord Krishna's beloved Srimati Radharani and her Avatar the Goddess of Wealth Sri Lakshmi. Other topics include the Sacredness of the Serpent within the Judeo-Christian tradition as the Staff of Healing, the Black Christ and the Catholic Church's synchronized recognition of Native American deity Hunahpu as Christ, Quetzalcoatl of the Ancient Americas, Church Father Sahagun's guided and Native written 'Florentine Codex, Olukun & Damballa of West Africa's Indigenous cultures and their connectivity with Ancient Egyptian Religion, Chibiabos, the Flute Playing deity and younger brother of Manabozho highlighted within the famous 'Song of Hiawatha' and the flute playing deities of the Hopi, Pueblo, Meso-America and more…

"A true renaissance man, the late 82 year old Swami Lakshmananda taught the Tribals organic farming and proper animal care. He opened free day & night schools for children and adults. He opened free clinics and accompanied frightened Tribals fighting for their lands to court hearings and Govt offices. He turned the people from alcoholism towards productivity. However he was assassinated as he prepared to celebrate Krishna's Birthday at one of the many free schools he had built. Kandhamal exploded into violence as the Kandha people reeled under the shock and terror of the assault. After my first investigation into the Kandhamal crisis I wrote a 450 page report entitled 'Orissa in the Crossfire-Kandhamal Burning' Read online here http://www.scribd.com/doc/34732553/ORISSA-in-the-CROSSFIRE-Kandhamal-Burning I went back for a follow up investigation in 2011. What follows is Part 1 of over 13 HOURS OF INTERVIEWS, unedited and raw. These are not interviews with merely the experts alone but are first-hand accounts from the native tribal people themselves. Hear them share their direct testimony and recollections of events as they actually happened. Learn of the ongoing efforts to dis-inherent them from their lands, their cultures and in many cases their very lives. This investigation includes a 3 hr interview with the late Justice S C Mohapatra, who headed the Commission probing the 2008 Kandhamal violence, interviews with Orissa Govt Minister and KandhaTribal Manoj Pradhan and Kandha Tribal Chief Lambodar Kanhar among other community leaders. Odisha, Commonly known as Orissa,has a history going back thousands of years, Odisha was once an ancient maritime power that conducted trade from Rome to Japan. To this day festivals like Bali Yatra and Japan's Ulumbana Festival remain as testaments to Odisha's Ancient and Broad Cultural Influence. Odisha is home to a majority of India's Tribal people. The Kandha people of Odisha are one of India's major tribal groups and they are centered in the Kandhamal District. This region of Kandhamal was once home to some of the most ancient Shiva and Buddhist temples and monasteries in the world. The famous Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Huen Tsang traversed the Kandhamal trail on his way to the Buddhist sites of Bihar in the year 436 AD. Regrettably Orissa's Indigenous cultures have long been the target of various vested interests. In recent times foreign funded Maoists terror groups and foreign religious groups have ravaged the social fabric of the region. Recognizing the ongoing threats to the tribal people various Hindu groups and leaders have dedicated their resources towards the upliftment of India's Tribal communities. One such Hindu leader was Swami Lakshmananda Saraswati. He Created an Indigenous Cultural Renaissance in Orissa's Kandhamal District. He restored many ancient tribal holy places and schools. Swamiji established Radha Krishna temples throughout the region along with over 380 Kirtan groups. Swami Lakshmananda stated in a 2008 interview. "I was attacked on January 26, 1970. I had to hide myself in a school for over three hours. Nobody came to my rescue. Then I thought that so many Hindus were there as I was attacked but no one came forward at the time of the attack. It was then that I vowed to reignite the light of conviction in the hearts of the Hindus. I established Srimad Bhagavat classes, Radha Krishna deities and opened evening prayer and choir centers. I taught the people how to farm properly, how to worship Mother Cow and how to protect the forests." He was later Assassinated as he prepared for Janmashtami celebrations in August 2008 by Maoists and Christian Terrorists at a Girl's School he founded.The day chosen for his assassination was also seen as an intentional provocation. The day was Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna; a day celebrated across India. The location of the assassination also caused great anguish to the tribes people. A group of armed men had descended upon the girls school, lobbing grenades and firing machine guns into the air. The headmistress of the school was gunned down as she attempted to shield the life of her mentor, the 82 year old monk and founder of the school, Swami Lakshmananda . A visiting parent along with two junior monks were also killed as the young students fled for their lives. Orissa was stunned and the entire State went into mourning. The World Remained Silent and instead focused on the predictable response of his enraged followers-The Kandha Tribals-the most warlike tribe in Indian history. I was able to expose the false narrative that had been developed by the media. The US State Dept revised its take on the crisis in conjunction with my report stating, 'The underlying causes that led to the violence have complex ethnic, economic, religious, and political roots related to land ownership and government-reserved employment and educational benefits.'

Vedic Empire Presents' a documentary/synopsis on the world's first International Vedic Academic conference. The 'International Conference on Indus Sarasvati Age and Ancient India', that was held in Atlanta (Georgia, USA), October 4-6, 1996 with over 300 participants from all over the world - U.S.A., India, Nepal, Caribbean, Belgium, U. K., Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Mauritius, Mexico, Austria, and Surinam, including Former Director General Archaeological Survey of India Dr B.B Lal, Dr Richard Thompson (Sadaputa), Subhash C. Kak, Ph.D, Dr David Frawley and others. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, Mr. Basdeo Panday, and participants included leading archaeologists, historians, philosophers, political-scientists, linguists, religionists, Sanskritists, Vedic-scholars, scientists, engineers and persons of medicine. The participants, being greatly impressed by the quality of presentations and organization, in the concluding session, decided to form an academic organization to hold similar conferences and to build other academic activities for Vedic studies.WAVES the World Association of Vedic Studies, a multidisciplinary academic society founded in 1996 in Atlanta, GA USA has grown into an International Organization with regular Conferences held in various locations around the world. Some Abstracts here http://www.hindunet.org/hindu_history/ancient/indus/abstracts.html Minutes of the Concluding Session (Session # 20) held on Sunday, October 6, 1996 http://www.hindunet.org/hindu_history/ancient/indus/minutes.html Note: This video was made (with analog equipment back in 1997) from footage gathered from various private sources. Rather than entertainment value, the value of these and other Vedic Empire Documentaries is in the rare and uncommon knowledge provided. These shows were also made without any budget and are presented as a service to the preservation and establishment of the truth.

HO HO HO! Merry Christmas & Hare Krishna! Welcome to Vedic Empire Presents! Have you ever wondered why Santa looks and behaves the way he does? Why do culture's all over the World seemingly have different Santa origin stories? Did you know that the prototype for Santa was based on the ‘Dog-Headed’ St. Christopher among several other ancient personalities? In this episode, N. Kalia presents a startling premise; Santa Claus, his elves, gift bags/seasonal gift giving, naughty or nice lists and many other aspects of the Western Christmas tradition have ancient connections with India’s Vedic Ramayana tradition. In this discussion many clues are shared regarding the many mysteries at the root of the Christmas traditions. N. Kalia has dedicated decades of research in pursuit of Vedic motifs and their transmigrations, such as comparing St. Christopher as the proto-Santa Claus with Hanuman of the Ramayana. He also specializes in Native American and Polynesian theology by way of etymology. In this very special Christmas episode, join our hosts Kalia, Vrin and Elijah in uncovering the hidden origins of St. Christopher's dog-headed antics in his transformation into the beloved Holiday figure we know today! Also please visit our additional references and companion resources for your own independent study of this very fascinating topic: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17LOKkDTd1asi5lcc4khfaNcl_tw-lJHT?usp=sharing Royalty-free music source: https://uppbeat.io/track/all-good-folks/lo-fi-christmas

This episode of Vedic Empire features Vrndavan Brannon Parker's first Public presentation on Vedic History. 'Vedic Empire Presents' a documentary/synopsis on the world's first International Vedic Academic conference. The 'International Conference on Indus Sarasvati Age and Ancient India', that was held in Atlanta (Georgia, USA), October 4-6, 1996 with over 300 participants from all over the world - U.S.A., India, Nepal, Caribbean, Belgium, U. K., Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Mauritius, Mexico, Austria, and Surinam, including Former Director General Archaeological Survey of India Dr B.B Lal, Vrndavan Parker, Subhash C. Kak, Ph.D, Dr David Frawley and others. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, Mr. Basdeo Panday, and participants included leading archaeologists, historians, philosophers, political-scientists, linguists, religionists, Sanskritists, Vedic-scholars, scientists, engineers and persons of medicine. The participants, being greatly impressed by the quality of presentations and organization, in the concluding session, decided to form an academic organization to hold similar conferences and to build other academic activities for Vedic studies.WAVES the World Association of Vedic Studies, a multidisciplinary academic society founded in 1996 in Atlanta, GA USA has grown into an International Organization with regular Conferences held in various locations around the world. Note: This video was made from footage gathered from various private sources. Rather than entertainment value, the value of these and other Vedic Empire Documentaries is in the rare and uncommon knowledge provided. These shows were also made without any budget and are presented as a service to the preservation and establishment of the truth.

From Director Peter Sellars' 2011 NY Metropolitan Opera production of John Adams' "Nixon in China" (conducted by the composer)--featuring: "The People are the Heroes Now" Why I love this song… Throughout history great civilizations, leaders, religions and movements have arisen. Yet, as Elites clothe themselves in glory, the role of the everyday person is minimized. Yet it is in fact the People at the foundation of it all! Thus every amazing wonder and development throughout history came about because the People are, and have always been, the True Heroes and actualizers of Civilization. Lyrics: The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow When we look up the fields are white the fields are white with harvest in the morning light And mountain ranges one by one rise red beneath our harvest moon And mountain ranges one by one Rise red beneath our harvest moon Rise red beneath our harvest moon When we look up the mountain ranges rise beneath, the moon and fields are white The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow The people are heroes now, the behemoth pulls the peasants' plow

A half hour feature on past Vedic Empire Events. Vedic Empire Events were one of the most popular productions in Honolulu, Hawaii. With the help of Atmarama Diaz, N. Kalia and Sri Mckee, Vedic Empire Events took Hawaii by storm. Bringing Culture Back to Life by bringing it out of the Temples and Museums. Vedic Empire also introduced many artists such as the Shakti Dance Troupe and popular local Djs (Faisal Patel, son of India's late Ahmed Patel, often Djd at our events as well). Through these events, Vedic Empire highlighted many cross cultural connections such as between the Hawaiian God Kane and Lord Krishna. Also the talents of Willow Chang and Kunti Devi are presented.

After Watching several RFK Junior’s recent speeches and reading up on the various hit pieces against him from both the left and the right and the so-called main stream media, trying to portray him as a man with ‘too much baggage,’ etc., I find myself inspired.

An Exposition of the Dances and songs of several Tribes of NE India. Performed in Guwahati, Assam, India as a presentation of the living cultures of the region, in tandem with a three day conference organized by the Janajati Faith and Culture Protection Forum. The theme was 'Our Culture - A Way of Worship' to remind the World that their Ancient Indigenous Religious faiths and customs are inseparable from their Culture. This region of the world has often been the target of foreign religious groups that attempt to convert people away from their ancestral faith while urging them to maintain their dress, music, art and dances yet in a watered down version that is stripped of its original spiritual context. During the British rule of South Asia Native preachers of both Hinduism and Islam were forbidden from the promotion of their faiths within North East India. However many foreign missionaries specifically of the Baptist faith were allowed to flood the region and thus today a majority of the Native people no longer practice or have an interest in their ancestral traditions. Today the efforts to support the Indigenous people's traditional heritage are met with hostility however a strong commitment remains among a minority of the people. Thus today despite being a minority within their own homelands the Traditionalist Natives of the region have continued to practice their ancestral ways. Organizations such as the VKA or Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram (Tribal Well Being Society) are at the forefront of the ongoing promotion and protection of NE India's Vibrant Heritage.

In a Wide Ranging Interview Brannon Speaks with Atheist-Secular Activists on the Contributions of Vedic Civilization to World Religions, his role in Saving the Yezidis of Iraq from ISIL Terrorists and about his own research and books Orissa in the Crossfire & The Serpent, Eagle, Lion & Disk.

A brief snapshot of my first day visiting with Bhakti Ananda Goswami at his Spiritual Retreat in Coquille, Oregon, USA

Visiting with Orphans in Nepal, sharing Wisdom and Gifts

Thank you to University of Hawaii Journalist-Researcher Balaram Fergusson of BalaBlog(Twitter.com/BalaBlog) for this interview. Here I detail evidence of the ancient global presence of Vishnu worship and the symbols and icons that reflect this presence. I also talk about my book 'The Serpent, The Eagle, The Lion and The Disk'.

Brannon gave this short speech in opposition to a resolution to be voted on Feb 3rd by the Seattle City Council is the culprit. Council member Kshama Sawant’s cold hearted politically calculated bill, while speaking high sounding words of concern and humanitarianism is in fact a cynical weaponized tool that dehumanizes an entire people. Beyond that it enables mass rape, ethnic cleansing and genocide for it attacks the final positive resolution that has finally brought hope into the lives of the victims involved. By totally ignoring the Bangladeshi Refugees, Sawant’s resolution dehumanizes them for it loudly proclaims that their concerns are irrelevant and their suffering unworthy of mention what to speak of mitigation. While the Indian Government was admittedly clumsy in its presentation of the CAA bill, if Progressive Seattle wants to respond, it can and must do better. As the largest US city named after an Indigenous personality, Chief Se’ahl, Seattle is currently a leader in promoting equality and justice for all and in the recognition of the tragedies experienced by indigenous people. And these Bangladeshi Refugees are as indigenous as one can get.

After Watching several RFK Junior’s recent speeches and reading up on the various hit pieces against him from both the left and the right and the so-called main stream media, trying to portray him as a man with ‘too much baggage,’ etc., I find myself inspired.

VIVEKANANDA KENDRA YOGA RESEARCH CENTER--PRASHANTI Over 4 Hours of Advanced Yogic Techniques for Dealing with the 5 Koshas/Bodies & More Control and Mastery of the Mind and Emotions with Dharana Dhyana Samadhi MSRT Mind Sound Resonance Technique PET Pranic Energization Technique CM Cyclic Meditation SMET Self-Management of Ecstasy Intention (Note:Images are from my Pictures folder and are a mix of Sacred Images and Personal/Work related Images)

Brief Footage from Vedic Empire's 'Rock like an Egyptian' Event. Held at Chinatown's Honolulu Hawaii's elegant Eleven44, the event was a show case of art, culture , music and dance. Features Bhavahari, OO-Spot's Dj G and Dj Miki Mayhem.

From Sellars' 2011 NY Metropolitan Opera production of John Adams' "Nixon in China" (conducted by the composer)--featuring: "The People are the Heroes Now"