Thursday, June 18, 2009

Suryakshetra 100 Borra Caves


SURYAKSHETRA –100
Dr P V Sesha Sai
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27th May 2005

What this little man speaks…

BORRA CAVES IN VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT.

We have seen many caves in this country particularly in Himalayan ranges and some caves in US too. The cave in Dallas –Texas thrilled us when we saw a board “Assembly of Indian Gods” in the cave. No where on the earth Gods of other religions can be seen in the forms in which Indian Gods can be seen. Some are shaped as SHIV LINGAS and some in the shape of Lord Hanuman. Some resemble Rama Lakshamana and some in the shape of Goddess Lakshmi, and some in the shape of the five-headed serpents and so on. Interestingly only Indian Gods can be seen in different shapes in different caves all through the Globe. The name of mother of the most famous Lord – Sri Venkateswara might not be known to many Indians but surely known to people of US when they refer to Florida State and look at the places of tourist importance. VAKULLA SPRINGS is most famous there. It is not known as to why the spring is named after the mother of Lord Venkateswara. By and large, any one can see or hear the names of Indian Lords all thro the Globe.

In the instant case, some time ago – may be few thousands of years ago – Gostani River was said to have flown through the biggest cave of the Asia. It is still a matter of investigation for the science to know the genesis of human being and some say the human beings migrated from African Country. All that may be for the past 10000 years or so. But the Archeological Department found the human remains in this cave, which are said to be dated back to a million years. Does that mean the human inhabitants are from India originally – probably the universal scientists do not prefer to agree? For any reason world is not in a position to accept the ancient culture of India. The NASA Satellite program declared that the ancient bridge between Dhanushkoti and Srilanka was dated back to 17,50,000 years and they said that this was the likely period of Lord Rama ruling the continent and fought the demon by name Ravana then. Indirectly all that means, the Indian culture and civilization is quite unique and quite ancient one. For the simple matter, The Buddhist caves of Ajantha and Ellora dated back to 3000 BC is present in India today. Several facts appear before us when once we look at the facts unbiased and fairly. It does not matter where from civilization commenced, but surely it matters to accept the facts of Life.

Borra Caves are situated 92 kilometers from Vizag and RIVER GOSTANI SAID TO have flown through this biggest cave. We can see the joint of two hills in the cave. The length of the cave is still not known but as it stands it is spread to a kilometer. The height of the cave is more than 50 ft, and in three floors. Several Indian Lords can be seen in the cave through the STALACTITE AND STALAGMITE formations. Several secrets appear to have hidden in the cave. The caves are in the midst of Dandakaranya Forests. Though William King said to have first invented this cave in 1807 AD, but it is an established fact that human remains were found dated back to a million years.

The strength of the cave is visible when the iron ore contents in wagonloads are taken to Visakhapatnam from the top of this cave. It is surely a heavy load and several trains pass thro the spot every day. Logically it speaks of its strength. The Tourist department made special arrangements to pump oxygen etc into the cave to safeguard the tourist. The natural SHIVA LINGA is really a rich place for an Indian Spiritual personality. Goddess Sita appear to have taken bath here and in token of it EVEN TODAY the turmeric colored water flows from the Stone bed area. It is not Sulphor water, but really something unique. One can enjoy a total of a day in the cave observing lot many things – things of natural interest; things formed for the past million years.

I shall be back again soon…
HARA HARA MAHADEVA DR P V SESHA SAI

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