73,000-Year-Old Hashtag

 Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the world's oldest example of the ubitquitous cross-hatched pattern drawn on a silcrete flake in the Blombos Cave in South Africa.

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Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the oldest example of abstract art in the world. Photo by peng song/Getty Images

 

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The Muktika Upanishad (Exploring the Path to Liberation)

The Muktika Upanishad  (Exploring the Path to Liberation) The Muktika Upanishad, one of the 22 Samanya Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda, highlights various paths to liberation. It elucidates four main paths: Karma Yoga (the path of selfless action), Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion), Dhyana Yoga (the path of meditation), and Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge) that lead to the realization of the ultimate truth. Its exact origins and dating of are uncertain however it is likely to have been composed between the 13th and 16th centuries AD. This Upanishad is composed of 108 verses, each representing a different Upanishad. It serves as a comprehensive anthology, encapsulating the essence of various Upanishadic teachings. The verses are presented in the form of a dialogue between Rama and Hanuman, where Rama seeks guidance on the path to liberation. The Upanishad explores the concepts of Brahman (the supreme reality) and Atman (the individual self). It teaches that Brahman is the
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The Tara Sara Upanishad (The Supreme Goddess and Her Cosmic Essence)

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  The Tara Sara Upanishad  (The Supreme Goddess and Her Cosmic Essence) That which is Om is the indestructible, the supreme, and the Brahman. That alone should be worshipped. It is this that is of the eight subtle syllables. The Tara Sara Upanishad is classified as one of 14 Vaishnava Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda. This Upanishad delves into the worship, symbolism, and spiritual significance of Goddess Tara Sara, guiding seekers on the path of spiritual awakening and liberation. Rooted in the ancient Vedic tradition, this Upanishad continues to hold enduring significance as it unveils the divine mysteries of the cosmic feminine principle. Goddess Tara Sara is revered as the Supreme Goddess, transcending the dualities of existence and representing the ultimate reality. The origins of this Upanishad can be traced back to the ancient Vedic period which dates back to approximately 1500-500 BC. The text is notable for its discussion of Om for yogic meditation as Taraka or that
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