Mahabharata - Myth or History?

Chakrapani Das is a disciple of HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami Maharaja and was introduced to ISKCON in the year 2007 and got initiation in 2013. He did his Bachelors in Computer Science & Engineering and worked as a software Engineer in HCL Technologies. After giving up his job, he served as a Brahmachari in Iskcon for nearly 6 years, especially in the war affected zones of eastern Sri Lanka - preaching and distributing books in various parts of the country. He eventually entered into the Grihastha ashram in the year 2018. He has also assisted in translation projects of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.

His primary area of research is Indology, focussing mainly on the Mahabharata. He also researches on Science in ancient India. He has researched on these topics for several years and has presented his research in various temples, universities, corporates etc. in countries like India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. With the blessings of HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami Maharaj, he has also presented his research in the 2020 Sravan Kirtan camp organized by Maharaj. 

Some of the popular courses that he has organized so far are as follows:

Historicity of Sri Krishna

Chronology of ancient India 

Science in Vedas

Studies on the Indus Valley Civilization

Aryan Invasion theory - fact or fantasy? 

Historical geography of India 

Ethnology of ancient india

Vedic imprints on ancient European cultures etc. 

Each of his courses can be done in several parts and in proper detail. So far, thousands of people have attended his courses/seminars and have greatly benefited by hearing his in-depth research on ancient Indian History. He attempts to reconcile historical accounts in shastras with the modern findings, backed up with academic and scientific data. Therefore, such courses will be an eye opener for many, providing the “Real history of ancient India”.