Refutation of Nilesh Oak’s Astronomical Dating of Mahabharata to 5561 BCE

The observation of Alcor (Arundhatī) moving ahead of Mizar (Vasiṣṭha) as described in Mahābhārata Bhīṣmaparva 2.31 is central part of the dating of Mahabharata to 5561 BCE by Mr. Nilesh N. Oak [1]. Oak insists that the dating of Mahabharata must fulfil this condition. However, the context of this observation clearly shows that exactly opposite is meant in Mahabharata. This becomes clear from the context in which this observation has been made. In this article the context of this observation is presented to examine the evidence. <a href="https://rajarammohanroy.medium.com/refutation-of-nilesh-oaks-astronomical-dating-of-mahabharata-to-5561-bce-fd42d459cd5d">Website</a>