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1999: Vimanas

The Vedic traditions of India tell us that we are now in the Fourth Age of mankind. The Vedas call them the “The Golden Age”, “The Silver Age”, and “The Bronze Age” and we are now, according to their scriptures in the “The Iron Age”. As we approach the end of the 20th century both Native Americans, Mayans, and Incans, prophecies claim that we are coming to the end of an age. The Vimanas – The Ramayana describes a Vimana as a double-deck, circular (cylindrical) aircraft with portholes and a dome. It flew with the speed of the wind and gave forth a melodious sound (a humming noise?). Ancient Indian texts on Vimanas are so numerous it would take several books to relate what […] Read More

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1999: UFOs and Vimanas

By Stephen Knapp Summary: In supplying information about the advancements of Vedic science, the subject of Vedic airplanes, vimanas, is almost in a classification of its own. Some of this information is so amazing that for some people it may border science fiction. Nonetheless, as we uncover and explain it, it provides serious food for thought. In supplying information about the advancements of Vedic science, the subject of Vedic airplanes, vimanas, is almost in a classification of its own. Some of this information is so amazing that for some people it may border science fiction. Nonetheless, as we uncover and explain it, it provides serious food for thought. First of all we need to understand that the Vedic conception of universal time is divided […] Read More

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1999: Vimanas: The Ancient Indian Astronaut Connection

Colin Mulligan Summary: I first remember reading about vimanas, i.e. highly advanced ancient Indian flying machines, in Chariots Of The Gods, the first international best-seller of the controversial author Erich Von Daniken. Down the years I have come across several other interesting references to vimanas elsewhere, too. It wasn’t , however, until I recently received an e mail from an Indian reader of my article Ancient Astronauts, that I recalled just how very intriguing these vimanas and, indeed, many other references to space travel and fantastically advanced technology in ancient Indian texts are. To this end, the following piece is intended to take a fresh look at vimanas and, moreover, explore the Indian ancient astronaut connection in general. I first remember reading about vimanas, […] Read More

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1999: Vimanas in Sanskrit: Descriptions of Ancient Aircraft

R. Cedric Leonard, Quest for Atlantis Summary: The following quotations from classical Sanskrit literature are chosen specifically to illustrate the appearance, nature, and capabilities generally ascribed to the ancient aerial vehicles known as vimanas (pronounced “vimans”) in the writings of ancient India. The following quotations from classical Sanskrit literature are chosen specifically to illustrate the appearance, nature and capabilities generally ascribed to the ancient aerial vehicles known as vimanas (pronounced “vimans”) in the writings of ancient India. The quotation from the Siva Purana below seems to be a reference to the engineering and building of Triple City (Tripura) mentioned in the Mahabharatan account of the War of the Gods and Asuras. Having spoken thus, Maharaja Nirga made a complete circle around Lord Krishna and […] Read More