Vedas relevant even in modern days: ESL Narasimhan

ANANTAPUR: If atomic knowledge is what a man pursues as his ultimate-goal, beyond his most subtle instincts, then the Vedas are the bedrock of this Atma Vidya and thus man’s best and most reliable ally. The first-ever two day long Sri Sathya Sai International Veda Conference and multi faith symposium 2017 got underway in Prasanthi Nilayam on Monday.  The two-day event is witnessing mass recitation of Vedas by over 15,000 disciples of Sathya Sai Baba, among which 600 are those participating from 42 countries as a part of his 92nd birth anniversary. Leading scientists from India and abroad who have done extensive research on Vedas are participating in this program as speakers and will hold sessions on many aspects related to scientific understanding of the Vedas, the modern day society, its challenges, and the solutions that can be derived from the Vedas on subjects like- global challenge of water problem and its mitigation by decoding the ancient wisdom of Vedas, Vedic pre-history a precedent for holistic meta-science for sustainability.

The relevance of the Vedas in modern times, within and outside of India and   Vedic science on agriculture & environment: a remedy to overcome food shortage was also discussed. Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan was the chief guest for the inaugural session and he exhorted everyone to understand the ultimate goal, that being liberation. “One has to respect different paths and faiths and recognise them as valid as long as they do not extinguish the flame of unity,” said the Governor quoting Bhagawan, and urged the people to work towards the greater need of the day, Unity. Speaking on the essence, of 'veda ghoshanam', mass recitation of the Veda” the Governor observed that the moment of glory is with us today. The Governor's talk was a spiritual thesis based on Bhagawan's teachings and scriptual revelations, all in support of the present day's theme of the relevance of vedas and multi faiths.

A massive rally on the theme 'vasudaiva kudumbakam' ensued next, participated by different folks, namely, representatives from 20 Indian states, Balvikas, Balvikas alumni, students of Sathya Sai schools pan-India, mahilas, sevadals, students from SSSIHL campuses as well as representatives from 42 different countries.

This was followed by an introduction of the various religious leaders participating in the 2-day conference and Symposium. Dr V. Mohan, then elucidated on the theme of 'Importance Of Multi Faiths'. Being a researcher, he spoke on the difference between multi-faith and interfaith.