International Veda Conference: Scientific understanding of vedas deliberated
ANANTAPUR: The proceedings on Day-2 at the International Veda Conference at the Sai Kulwant Hall had a unique theme, “Scientific Understanding Of Vedas.” Six distinguished speakers from various religions shared their insights on the theme at the two-day conference at Prasanthi Nilayam as part of 92nd birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Saibaba.
The speakers were Data Jega Jagadeesan of the SSSSO, Malaysia, Dr N. Gopalakrishnan, Director of Indian Institute Of Scientific Heritage, Kerala, Dr Narendranatha Reddy, Chairman, SSIO, Dr Anuradha Choudry, Asst Prof IIT, Kharagpur, Mr George Bebedelis, National Council president of Greece, Director of ISSE, South Europe and Prof Mohammad Hanif Khan Shastri, Professor Of Sanskrit, Rashtriya Sanskrit varsity, Delhi.
Commencing the second day session, Dato Jega Jagadeesan deliberated on the theme Sai Baba’s call for inter faith unity. From conference halls to community. Identifying the major challenges the world is facing today, that being interfaith conflict and decline of respect for parents and family. “Interfaith unity is living reality not confined to AC rooms of deliberations and the best way to effect interfaith unity is to translate our talks into actions. You take a march into a global scale to make greater impact in the area of interfaith unity,” he called on devotees.
Dr N. Gopalakrishnan, director of Indian Institue of Scientific Heritage, Kerala, delivered his profound Scriptural, Vedic Wisdom deliberating on the topic 'Discovery of Vedas as the source of wisdom and great relevance in modern times with its scientific understanding for the benefit of mankind. Lucidly flowing with his profound wisdom, he delved on the quintessence of the Vedas, that being goodness in all areas of life, living a useful, fruitful and meaningful life practising the dictum, ‘Asatoma Sadga-maya...Mrutyorma Amritamgamaya’.
Dr Anuradha Chaudry then spoke on the quintessential human puzzle, of journey from ‘being to becoming’ and reverse. Her topic being 'Transformative Power Of Vedic Sounds; An Aid To More Peaceful And Healthier Individual And Collective Living', she took the audience through a practical 'classroom' demonstration involving sounds and movements, giving the audience a glimpse of the answer to the eternal human question, Who Am I?
George Bebedelis, on the topic, 'Importance Of Vedic Ideals And Their Connection With Ancient Greek Wisdom', shared with the audience of the most priceless wisdom that he learnt directly from Bhagawan, in the confines of His interview room, that 'He Is God'. Narrating his beautiful learning experiences with Bhagawan, he also spoke on the Vedic Wisdom, tracing its connectivity with the ancient Greek Wisdom as promoted by Plato and Socrates. Detailing on the greater glory of Sri Rudram, the first verse, George spoke as to how Rudra Prasna becomes Rudropanishad with sincere practice.
Prof Mohammad Hanif Khan Shastri identified Vedas as the root principle of entire universal wisdom. Speaking with great relish, he deliberated on the topic Essence Of Sanathana Dharma and Qaran, with greater conviction. Quoting the sacred Bhagavad Gita verses at ease, the scholarly speaker stated that with reference to the quintessence, The Bhagavad Gita and the Holy Quran were the same.
