Not merely a millennium, not a span of five millennia, bypassing even the mark of ten millennia, and leaping beyond the expanse of twenty millennia, let us direct our gaze towards the astonishing figure of 28,500 years. It is within this vast stretch of time that we find ourselves in a world where the concepts of Christianity and Islam had not yet taken root.
Well, our focus rests upon the remarkable "Kalpa Vigraha" – a robust brass representation of Lord Shiva uncovered within the borders of Nepal during the year 1959. At a weight of approximately 47.10 gms, the idol portrays a deity with a striking resemblance to the Hindu god Shiva. This depiction showcases a divine figure either in a kneeling posture or seated on a single knee. Above the idol's head, a canopy takes shape, formed by the graceful curve of a serpent's hood.
The measurements of the idol stand at approximately 5.3 centimeters in height and around 4.7 centimeters in width. Its base is oval-shaped, with a length of 2.5 centimeters and a width of 1.7 centimeters. Undoubtedly, the significance of the diminutive figurine was unquestionable, evident by the meticulous preservation it received within a chest that exuded both remarkable robustness and enduring durability. This idol is referred to as the Kalpa Vigraha, or more accurately, it has been bestowed with the appellation of Kalpa Vigraha.
Remarkably, through meticulous carbon dating undertaken at the University of California, this venerable idol unveils its antiquity, whispering of a time span that might span between 26,000 to 28,000 years in the past. This substantiates the notion that the idol's existence traces back to the era of the Mahabharata, a time when the epic battle unfolded, and the Earth bore witness to the presence of both the Pandavas and Lord Shri Krishna. During this era, neither Egypt nor Mesopotamia, nor the Indus region, harbored any form of civilization. Prior to this, the landscape lacked the presence of technology or organized societies.
However, it is a well-established belief among adherents of Sanatana Dharma that even preceding that period, a Sanatani and Hindu civilization had thrived since Satyug. The technology, amalgamation of metals, and other advancements attributed to this civilization were collective achievements of the Sanatani community.
In the annals of Hindu history, this cherished artifact claims the title of being the most ancient manifestation of Lord Shiva ever unearthed. Amongst all the idols unearthed across the world thus far, this particular idol holds the distinction of being remarkably ancient. Crafted from crude brass metal, this depiction of Lord Shiva has endured centuries without a single blemish.
It's a fascinating revelation that numerous instances of such ancient history might still lie concealed beneath the earth, not just within the borders of India but extending their reach across the globe. These buried treasures of the past continue to astonish humanity, emerging from time to time to captivate our imagination.
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