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The state of things in this country for the past 100 years or so is such that the Vedas are being brought to the notice of the people of this country, the land of the Vedas, through the published works of Western Orientalists. While we should acknowledge with gratitude the invaluable contributions made by these research-scholars of the West in classifying, printing and preserving the Vedas, so far as we in India are concerned, the primary purpose the Vedas, namely to memorise and recite correctly, with proper accents, or adhyayana, cannot be served by these publications. The Vedas printed and preserved in libraries will (in the absence of regular study and recitation) eventually acquire only a museum value, and the future generations reading these published works may marvel at the wonderful things contained in them.

The Vedas are intended to serve a different purpose. They have to be learnt by heart, understanding the correct way of pronouncing the mantras by listening to the rendering of the mantras by the guru (teacher). The Veda mantras so learnt should become the guide in our daily life, in our Karmaanushtaana, Tapas, Isvara aaradhana, etc. If, in India, the Vedas retain their original vitality even today, it is because these hyms are being continuously repeated by students and teachers of the Vedas, and the purity of the sounds and accents of the words are retained in that process. It is only by practising the Vedic injunctions that we can obtain the grace of God, both for our individual welfare and for the welfare of the whole world. That is why the mere preservation of the Vedas in well-bound volumes cannot secure us the benefits for which they are intended.

The Vedas are the roots of our religion. All other Paraphernalia, like feast and festivals, are like the leaves and fruits of that tree, depending for their sustenance on the Vedic roots. Though imbedded in mud, the internal core of the roots is as fresh and fragnant as the fruits and flowers on the top. It is no use feeling gratified that the Vedas have been written down, printed and published by Western Scholars. To us, Veda adhyayana and their employment in the sacraments of our daily life are important.

Courses Offered by Arya Samajam Kerala through Veda Gurukulam

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  • Sanskrit Classes
  • Arsha Padtana Sarani
  • Veda Pravesha
  • Vedic Chanting
  • Yoga Darshana
  • Know your Itihasa
  • Arya Purohit

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