Vaidic Sammelan hammers for spread and expansion of Veda

Special Correspondent

SILCHAR, Feb 1: The three day tiol Vaidic Semir organized by Vaidic Samiti Silchar in collaboration with Maharashi Sandipani Rashtriya Vedavidya Pratisthan (MSRVP), Ujjain under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, raised in unison for spread and expansion of Sanskrit and Veda–knowledge. Delivering the key–note address at the iugural session of the semir beginning from today in the auditorium of Gandhi Bhawan, Roop Kishore Shastri, secretary of the MSRVP, said Sanskrit has to be spread not only in our country but also abroad. The concept of ‘Basudeva Kutumbakam’ has given India the status of a spiritual power and leadership.

 Among all the north–eastern states, Assam, he pointed out, has its own importance in respect of culture, history, knowledge, art and architecture and the impact has been felt on the country as a whole. Though 25 states in the country have Veda Vidyalayas, Assam has the maximum, an index of the people’s mind to keep alive the great tradition and heritage of the past, Shastri noted.

 It is regrettable that in the valley of Barak, there is not a single Veda Vidyalaya. He called upon people to establish as many Vaidic Vidyalayas as they like here. It is because of our Vaidic knowledge that “We Indians are morally on the front”. The problem however is how to spread Veda. The only way to overcome the hurdle is to go for establishment of Veda Vidyalayas. There is no constraint of funds. Any organization or group willing to set up such classic school can get on the spot sanction, he assured.

 Roop Kishore Shastri in his encouraging message said with firm determition and decisiveness, ‘We have to proceed further and students for study of Veda have to be drawn from all classes’. He made it clear everyone has the right to study Veda. There is no question of class distinction. This has been clearly mentioned in the Rig Veda. He also described as myth that women have no right to study Veda as it was in the past. Today, things have changed. Women are on the forefront in all fields.

 Kishore Shastri said presently there are six Kanya Veda Vidyalayas in the country. One cannot but be impressed by the Veda–patha of children. He reveled the Government of India is ready to provide all sorts of incentives for Veda Vidyalayas. In order to create the right ambience for Veda Vidyalayas, the message of Veda has to be taken down deep among the common people.

 The iugural session begun with introduction of scholars, saints and sages by Prof. Swap Devi, preceded by the reception of the dignitaries on the dais. It was quite refreshing to ennoble the event by lighting of lamp, Veda–mantras and recitations as well as manglacharam and Swadeshamantrah by Dr. Sukhamay Bhattacharya, president Vaidic Samiti, that concluded with welcome speech of Sushil Ranjan Das, president reception committee. Dr. Brindaban Bihari Das Kathiyababa, president, World Nimbarka Parishad, laid stress on the spread of the message and ideals of Swami Vivekanda, Vaidic–chintan and Vaidic–charcha.

 The state government has to take initiative for Veda studies. How ancient India was rich in culture and tradition could well be understood from the fact that the state library of Germany have in its treasure trove of books many manuscripts of Vaidic Age. The main thrust of the three day semir is to focus on the theme ‘Veda is the root of all Dharmas’. Others who took part in the deliberations included Swami Tattwavidanda Maharaj, Swami Satyasthanda Maharaj, Swami Mrinmayandaji Maharaj among others who spoke about the imperative need of Vedic culture in the country to bring back the lost glory and honour.