Flying Cars In India: Gods and their flying conveyances have been the objects of human fascination for long. Ravan's Pushpak Vimana from the Ramayana has captivated people and made them wonder about the technical capabilities of that time. While humanity has succeeded in creating its own versions of Vimaanas in the form of aircraft, there's still an unfulfilled dream― something that can take it distances on the road as well as fly. Something that almost sounded mythological until Elon Musk-led Tesla unveiled the Tesla Roadster equipped with SpaceX thrusters.
The Ramayan & Pushpak Viman
The Ramayan describes Pushpak Viman as a flower-shaped chariot with flying capabilities. Additionally, the Ramayan describes that Pushpak moved at the speed of thought. As per the Ramayan, the Pushpak was created by the divine architect of the gods, Vishwakarma, for lord Brahma. It was then gifted by Lord Brahma to Kuber, who lost it to Ravan in a battle. After defeating Ravana, the Pushpak was used by Lord Ram, along with Sita and Lakshman, to return to Ayodhya.
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Tesla Roadster: Modern Day Pushpak?
Ramayana suggests that Pushpak Viman could travel at the speed of thought. Well, the Tesla Roadster promises to cross the 100 km/h mark in 0.6 seconds. Before most people can choose between a mocha and a latte! Additionally, the Roadster can also perform aerial maneuvers, matching the description of Pushpak from the Ramayana significantly.
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Flying Cars: Still Myth Or New Reality?
From reading/listening about the mythological Pushpak Viman to the flying Tesla Roadster, we have surely come a long way. The number of eVTOL air taxis is also increasing in the world. Despite the advanced technology and increasing investment in the industry, the mass-market adoption of flying cars/vehicles remains distant due to regulatory conflicts, infrastructure, and safety-related issues.