"Decoding the Veda- Rk Veda Samhita."

 The Vedic hymns are of great significance for they contain vast and deep knowledge about the Universe and us. We have some of the most beautiful renderings like the Purusha Sukta, Nadi Sukta, Shree Sukta, that need some experts to interpret them for us. These are of great etymological and esoteric nature.  We were told by the Samskruta Pandits/ scholars that the Veda is not jut for interpretation and discourse, but need to be recited with phonetic perfection under supervision of Pandits early in the morning. The very sound of the Vedic hymns are enough to energize us. Now, the scientists have taken serious study of the secrets of the Veda. Padma Shree Late Prof.  R. L. Kashyap, formerly Professor of Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, (HO Kashyap Rule on Pattern Recognition)- "DECODING THE VEDA- Rk Veda Samhita".  

The most terse and vivid study about the Veda is that of Sri Aurobindo. He has followed the spiritual path on the lines of Sri Raghavendra Swamy and Padma Sri R. L. Kashyap is a follower of  Kapali Shastri. Sri Aurobindo's "Secret of the Veda" (first published in Arya in !914) and later in Pondicherrry,1956, 1998, 2005 eds..is very important for all those who want to know the intricacies of the Vedic hymns, the Mantra, the Vedic Gods, the ardent followers of the Vedic School, etc. One should keep a copy of this book and constantly study, repeatedly. Sri Aurobindo's scholarship and language is extraordinary! The Navaghvas, the Dashaghvas, the Hymns to Agni, the Vedic Gods, the Seven Rivers, etc. are beautiful and captivating! But the language of this British ICS scholar is not easy for us to understand. Many important verses are explained in the last part of the book. It is interesting to know how the recital of Vedic Hymns work on our brain cells and rejuvenate us! The mystic aspect of the Vedic hymns are explained in "The Secret of the Veda" by Sri Aurobindo. Pondicherry.

 The Veda has come down to us as our cultural heritage and it is our duty to see that this is further propagated in the young minds. It is essential to include some of the elementary aspects of the Veda and their importance in the curriculum at Higher Secondary School level. The Veda is an elixir, amruta, like the Bhagavad-Gita and the Upanishads. The study of these three subjects at an younger age will make our youngsters more intelligent and contribute to the world much better. Already the world looks to India, Bharata, for guidance in maintaining peace and prosperity. 

  It is important that our youngsters should study the scriptures without which they would certainly miss something very important in life.