THE EARTH – FROM GAYATRI TO VEDAS
Gayatri, the first formulation of
the astronomical derivations of the universe in relation to the earth
address the planet from its formative period in its present state. Nomenclature of earth in
Gayatri system is Bhu , Bhuva and UrVa.
Bhu refers to the state of the
earth when it was merely a matter as it had segregated, and Bhuva is the state
where by atmosphere was formed. As the earth developed a drainage system and water
bodies were formed, it accrued stability in terms of its movement and attained
consistency in in cyclic process and hence the name urVa or Urvi was coined.
The astronomical derivations of
Gayatri thus refers to three phases of the the formation of the solar system.
Where the sun and the material bodies were in a synchronized motion to the present state of independent orbits.
The Vedas drawn in the same
format and calculations too have its dimensions distributed along the statges
of the formation of the universe to the advanced statges of the earth from Bhu to prithvi and Vasudha.
Bhu refers to the period of the
formation of earth without any subtending life, as a matter.
Bhuva is the state of the earth
with its defined atmosphere.
Urvi, earth after separation of water bodies, drainages
and oceans.
Prithvi- matter to formation of
living system, systematized form of earth into living , non living, atmosphere,
hydrosphere and lithosphere
Kshoni refers to the state of the
earth with various races, without defined territories.
Kshiti refers to the land mass
that remerged after the destruction of the great flood, following which the
land became divided along different territories occupied by different races.
Kshiti indicates the earth after the administration of such races forming
different Kingdoms.
Vasudha refers to the land that
was identified as producing wealth, and the land divided according to wealth.
Vasundhara- refers to kingdoms
that realized the wealth and found value for the land in terms of its
resources.
