Science and Vedas

This article presents a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework for understanding and actively engaging with meaningful coincidences—often termed "synchronicities." Drawing from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, Vedic numerology, and systems theory, we examine the mechanisms underlying pattern recognition in human perception. The centerpiece of this guide is The Universal Decoding Protocol, a step-by-step actionable system for logging, analyzing, and intentionally triggering synchronicities in daily life. By integrating the SAMD Scale (Synchronicity Awareness and Meaning-Detecting), Vedic numerical coding (Katapayadi system), and principles of inter-brain synchronization, practitioners can transform random occurrences into a structured language for self-awareness and decision-making.

Introduction: The Science of Meaningful Coincidence

Well before the scientific method was created in the last couple of centuries, there existed a much older method of investigation. The Vedic method of investigation of reality was built around a robust method of Samsara, Yoga, Sadhana and Siddhis. These terms are translated as observations of the world, a worldview of how things work, experiments with reality and experimentally verifiable results. The Indians never bothered to apply this framework to study the external objective universe because it was assumed that the objective universe is a subset of the subjective universe. Studying the subjective universe was more important, hence the Indians used this method to investigate the motivation of the self. The Europeans merely turned the focus of this investigations from the subjective to the external world. They labelled this approach as modern experimental science. There is nothing new, original or remarkable about this scientific method. If some model has existed for five to eight thousand years before the advent of modern science, the least one would expect is that scientists would give at least some credit to the original source.

(यह लेख करीब 25 साल पहले लिखा गया था। लेख का संपादित अंश पहले ‘जनसत्ता’ और उसके बाद पूरा लेख ‘सामयिक वार्ता’ और ‘वसुधा’ पत्रिकाओं में प्रकाशित हुआ। ‘स्त्री: मुक्ति का सपना’, अतिथि संपादक अरविंद जैन, लीलाधार मंडलोई; संपादक/सहायक संपादक कमला प्रसाद, राजेंद्र शर्मा, वाणी प्रकाशन, नई दिल्ली, 2009) में भी यह लेख संकलित है। नवउदारवादी अथवा कारपोरेट पॉलिटिक्स के दौर में भारतीय स्त्री की स्थिति को लोहिया के साहसिक विचारों के सन्निधान में रख कर देखें तो गहरी निराशा होती है। वह एक ऐसा वोट बना दी गई है जिसे चुनाव से पहले कुछ रुपये देकर जैसे चाहो मोड़ा या खरीदा जा सकता है! आकाशदीप ने कुछ दिनों पहले यह लेख कंपोज कर दिया। सोचा डॉ लोहिया की जयंती 23 मार्च के अवसर पर नए पाठकों के लिए इसे यथारूप फिर से जारी कर दिया जाए।)

This will be an interdisciplinary paper with an experiment to investigate the effect of reciting Sanskrit sounds on the cognitive centres of the brain using a non-invasive Electroencephalogram, which records the electrical activity of the brain. The literature review will involve several Sanskrit texts on language, such as Bhartṛhari's Vākyapadīya, and other texts that describe the connection between the Sanskrit language and cognition. The Sanskrit language has evolved as an expressive articulation of the holistic, inclusive Vedic cosmology based on a complete theory of sound production, movement of breath, and life force. The texts highlight the significance of the Sanskrit language as a medium for resonating with the universe through its principles of morphology, syntax, semantics, and grammatical aspects. Bhartṛhari describes the cognition of language as Śabda-Brahman, that which helps resonate with the cosmic principle, and the Vedas declare that the ultimate reality first manifests as sound. This is called the mantra-śakti, which is performative resonance. Uttering certain phonemes with precision is said to tune consciousness to the underlying cosmic rhythm ṛta. It reflects the pluralism through śabda-samṛddhi-abundant synonyms, where the synonyms reflect different aspects of the same reality. This is reflected in the structure of the language through the role of Kartṛ-the agent of any action, which is not absolute but dictated by the context. The Sanskrit word formation or Kārakas has one form as the essence, and it goes through declension to define the same as an action agent, an instrument, a locative, or all other forms. This has evolved from the central principle of the Vedic cosmology of one essence or cosmic principle manifesting as the entire Universe. The Sanskrit language is not only a tool for communication, but also that which bridges cognition to reality. It has a networked structure where morphological markers carry meaning, and syntax can be rearranged without loss of relational clarity. This gives a non-hierarchical lattice of meaning, much like Vedic cosmology's many-paths model. The language emerges from an intention of action through the coordination of self-awareness, the mind, and the activation of the physiological process using the breath through an inner force. This is summarised in Pāṇinīya Śikṣā as; Ātmā buddhyā sametyarthān mano yuṅkte vivakṣayā, Mana: kāyāgnimāhanti sa prerayati mārutam, Mārutastūrasi caranmandaṃ janayati svaram

Agnihotra, the basic healing fire of HOMA Therapy, is a small fire prepared in a copper pyramid exactly at sunrise and sunset each day Agnihotra can neutralize the effects of pollution on plants, animals and human beings and at the same time give nourishment As this is about Covid-19, a threat to all of humanity, and Agnihotra may be a means to alleviate the ramifications Keywords: Agnihotra, copper pyramid, Mantra, Rice, Dried cow dung, Ghee

Modern programs searching for extraterrestrial life, most notably SETI, are based on an implicit ontological assumption: Life is treated as a rare, localized, and externally detectable phenomenon, identifiable through technological signals. This article proposes a radically different — ontological — perspective, in which Life is understood not as an object of search but as a fundamental principle of Being, preceding matter, signal, and technology.
It is argued that the core error of SETI lies not in its instruments or observational ranges, but in the very vector of its inquiry — directed toward the external, the distant, and the alienated. In contrast, the principle of the most obvious is introduced: the deepest mysteries of Being are concealed not in what is remote, but in what is nearest and constantly present.
Special attention is given to the Moon as an ontological sign and as a mirror structure in relation to the human being. The Moon is interpreted not as a mere physical object of study, but as a symbolic resonator of Life, pointing to an alternative mode of presence and recognition. Elements of Vedic knowledge are employed to conceptualize the Moon as a threshold and gateway between dimensions of Being.
The article concludes that outer space, in an ontological sense, is devoid of Life as a principle, while the authentic search for Life is possible only through inner vision, the recognition of the obvious, and the restoration of lost ontological hearing.

Современные программы поиска внеземной жизни, прежде всего SETI, исходят из скрытой онтологической предпосылки: Жизнь рассматривается как редкий, локализованный и внешне обнаружимый феномен, проявляющий себя через технологические сигналы. В данной статье предлагается радикально иная — онтологическая — перспектива, в которой Жизнь понимается не как объект поиска, а как фундаментальный принцип Бытия, предшествующий материи, сигналу и технологии.
Показывается, что методологическая ошибка SETI заключается не в технических средствах или выбранных диапазонах наблюдения, а в самом векторе поиска — во внешнем, дальнем и отчуждённом. В противовес этому вводится принцип наиочевиднейшего: ключевые тайны Бытия сокрыты не в труднодоступном, а в ближайшем и постоянно присутствующем.
Особое внимание уделяется Луне как онтологическому знаку и зеркальной структуре по отношению к человеку. Луна рассматривается не как физический объект исследования, а как символ и резонатор Жизни, указывающий на иной способ присутствия и узнавания. В статье привлекаются элементы ведического знания, позволяющие интерпретировать Луну как порог и вход между измерениями Бытия.
В заключение утверждается, что внешний космос в онтологическом смысле лишён Жизни как принципа, тогда как истинный поиск Жизни возможен лишь через внутреннее зрение, распознавание очевидного и восстановление утраченного онтологического слуха.

The symbolism of justice deeply shapes societal perceptions of law and governance. While India has reformed colonial-era laws such as the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act into the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the symbolic representation of justice remains Western, embodied in the Roman goddess Justitia. This paper analyzes the historical, cultural, and legal dimensions of Justitia and compares it with indigenous Indian symbols such as Shani and Yama, who represent moral and dharmic justice. It argues for the adoption of culturally resonant, secular, and constitutionally compliant Indian justice symbols to strengthen national identity and public trust. While Indians are neither familiar with nor emotionally connected to Justitia, her symbol continues to persist formally in the country despite India having liberated itself from colonial rule.
Keywords: Justitia, Shani, Yama, Indian Justice, Symbol of Justice, Indian Constitution

ഋഗ്വേദസംഹിത മുതൽ ഗൃഹ്യസൂത്രങ്ങൾ അടങ്ങുന്ന ബൃഹത്തായ വൈദികസാഹിത്യത്തിൽ പരാമർശിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന സസ്യങ്ങൾ, ഓഷധികൾ, വൃക്ഷങ്ങൾ (ഇവ, പ്രകൃതിചിത്രണത്തിൻറെ ഭാഗമായും, ആചാരാനുഷ്ഠാനങ്ങളുടെ ഭാഗമായും ആലങ്കാരിക-കല്പനകളുടെ ഭാഗമായും പല തരത്തിലുണ്ടു്) എന്നിവയുടെ ഒരു വിഹഗവീക്ഷണവും തരം തിരിച്ചുള്ള വിശകലനവും ഉള്ളടങ്ങുന്നു.

यह लेख पृथ्वी की पर्यावरणीय, भौतिक और नैतिक पीड़ा को दर्शाते हुए हमें यह बताता है कि जलवायु परिवर्तन प्राकृतिक आपदाएं जैव विविधता का विनाशऔर वैज्ञानिक चेतावनिया  एक सामूहिक चेतावनी हैl इसमें न केवल संकट का वर्णन है बल्कि उसके लिए जिम्मेदार मानव भूमिका और समाधान की संभावनाएं भी प्रस्तुत की गई है लेख भारत की सांस्कृतिक चेतना सह अस्तित्व के विचार और युवाओं की भूमिका को रेखांकित करते हुए एक हरित भविष्य की आशा जगाता हैl अंत में यह हमें याद दिलाता है कि पृथ्वी की दर्दनाक चीज केवल विनाश का संकेत नहीं बल्कि जागरण का अवसर है l

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi pengaruh kecerdasan buatan atau yang dikenal Artificial Intelligence (AI) terhadap penafsiran teks suci dan praktik keagamaan, dalam mengidentifikasi potensi serta tantangan etis yang muncul pada konteks keagamaan. AI menawarkan akses yang lebih luas dan kemampuan analisis objektif terhadap teks suci, namun menghadirkan dilema terkait otoritas penafsiran tradisional, keaslian interpretasi, serta risiko komodifikasi ajaran agama. Penelitian ini juga mengkaji bias dan fragmentasi interpretasi yang mungkin timbul dari sistem berbasis data, yang dapat melemahkan peran pemimpin agama dan otoritas spiritual. Meskipun AI berpotensi memperkaya wacana teologis dan meningkatkan dialog antaragama, keterbatasan teknologi ini dalam memahami dimensi spiritual dan emosional agama tetap menjadi tantangan signifikan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pendekatan etis yang hati-hati agar penggunaan AI dalam agama tetap menghormati nilai-nilai spiritual dan integritas teks suci.

Śulbasūtras was the oldest mathematical text found in India. The Śulbasūtras contain rich principles of mathematics, basically of 'geometry'. The outstanding feature of Śulbasūtras is consistency and completeness of geometrical results and application of these results in actual construction shows that Śulbasūtras have deeper significance. Following statement in Śulbasūtras has great importance because it covers the idea of properties of square. Further it covers the idea of irrational number √2. prq jL=L;k{.k;kjTtq AE}Lrkorha Hkw fe dj¨fr A Meaning: -"The diagonal cord of a square makes double the area".

This article explores the geometric knowledge from the Sulba Sutra and its relevance to school geometry using historical research methods collecting historical documents and analyzing them. Key assumptions, theory, theorems and practices were taken from Vedic texts Sulba Sutra and school mathematics texts. It examines key assumptions (Postulates) of Vedic ritual geometry, such as the construction of altars using precise proportions, alongside the Jatya Tribhuj (early right-angled triangle) and the Bhoja Koti Karna Nayana (Sulba theorem on right-angled triangles). Additional topics include shape transformations, symmetry, and the use of mean proportion. The research traces the mathematical content in various Sulba Sutras and their historical development. Similarly, a correlation of contents in school mathematics was established logically. The study concludes that Vedic ritual geometry's principles align with fundamental school geometry topics. Incorporating these concepts into school curricula can enhance students' engagement and understanding by linking abstract mathematical ideas to historical and cultural practices. This approach promotes hands-on, inclusive learning, blending ancient geometric knowledge with modern education for a culturally responsive teaching framework.

The primordial cause of creation is neither time, space, mind, matter, nature, destiny, accident, the individual self or any combination of these, according to Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. All of these are derived from infinite Non-qualified Supreme Consciousness through its infinite Operative Power. This Non-qualified Supreme Consciousness is the primordial cause of creation, and the goal of creation as well.

समाज में विविध मत-मतान्तरों द्वारा ईश्वर के विविध स्वरूपों की चर्चा और संकल्पना की जाती है। इन विविध संकल्पनाओं के कारण जहां विविध सम्प्रदायों में कटुता एवं वैमनस्य उत्पन्न होता है, वहीं दूसरी ओर उनके मानने वालों में ईश्वर के वास्तविक स्वरूप के बारे में संशय भी उत्पन्न होता है और यही कारण है कि ईश्वर के सत्य स्वरूप को समझना और उसे आमजन तक पहुँचाना मानवीय सृष्टि के सुचारु संचालन एवं उन्नयन के लिए परम आवश्यक है। आर्ष अर्थात् ऋषि-मुनियों का ईश्वर विषयक चिन्तन सार्वभौमिक, सार्वकालिक और सर्वकल्याणकारी है। ईश्वर के सत्, चित् और आनन्दमय इस स्वरूप को स्वीकारने और तदनुरूप अनुकरण करने से ही मानव इस सृष्टि को, स्वयं को और ईश्वर को सच्चे अर्थों में जान पाएगा। अतः यह आलेख एक प्रयास है ईश्वर के आर्ष प्रतिपादित चिन्तन को जानने और उसके विश्लेषणात्मक विवेचन करने का।

Yagya is an ancient Hindu Vedic ritual aimed at ablution of the body and surroundings by reinforcing the natural equilibrium in various components of the body and ambient environment. Yagya is directed with selective medicinal preparation of herbs that is forfeited in the holy fire inflamed by specific woods along with the chant of distinct Vedic Hymns (mantras). Medicinal smoke significantly removes human pathogenic microbes. The vaporization and sublimation of ingredients of havansamagri in an inverted pyramid shaped yagya-kunda deliver vast amount of therapeutic and environmental benefits. Yagya is basically a healing process. "Heal the atmosphere and the healed atmosphere will heal you.‖ Different experiment showed that, the smoke produced by burning the mixture of ghee and sugar kills the germs of certain diseases. The foul odours are automatically neutralized by various volatile oils get diffused in the surrounding atmosphere along with steam and smoke. Yagya could also be used as a powerful remedy against varieties of physical (bodily) and psychiatric diseases and psychosomatic disorders by proper selection of wood and HavanSamagri. The stress and strain of modern life, degradation of social norms and all- pervasive fall in moral values are contributing to an alarming increase in psychosomatic diseases. Psychosomatic disorders are believed to be physical diseases that have a mental component derived from the stress and strain of everyday living. Here Yagya might offer a solution to this serious problem as well. As, in performing Yagya, two energies, namely, the heat from Yagya fire and the sound of the Gayatri and other Mantras, are combined to achieve the desired physical, psychological and spiritual benefits. A lot of research has been done at bhramvarc has laboratory at Haridwar and many other places in and outside India to prove the effects of Yagya on body. So, it appears to be a God-send gift of the ancient Indian sciences for achieving good psychosomatic health. Doing Yagya was yuga dharma (Supreme prerogative and duty) of Treta yuga and people used to see the lord being satisfied by that when he used to appear in the yagyakund.

Discusses Abhiplava + Prsthya 6 Day Periods of Sacrifice

579 pages + 49 pictures and sky maps

Archaeology - Astronomy - Philosophy
Used texts:
Veda: Rig, Atharva and Sama Veda
Brahmana: Jaiminiya, Tandya, Satapatha, Sankhayana , Taittiriya, Aitareya
Samhita: Taittiriya , Kanva
Aranyaka : Aitareya, Taittiriya
Purana: Brahmanda, Visnu, Vayu, Markandeya, Skanda
Srautasutra: Latyayana, Sankhayana, Baudhayana
Mahabharata
Upanisad: Kausitaki, Isa, Prsna

New dating of the 95 generation of Kings the Mahabharata War.

It’s fascinating that you connect the white powder of gold with life extension and its deeper aspects, including the 2D nature of creation. The idea that all creation begins in a 2D form before manifesting into higher dimensions ties into many esoteric and metaphysical traditions. This concept echoes the idea that the fundamental patterns or blueprints of reality might exist in a simplified, foundational state (like 2D) before expanding into the complex, multi-dimensional reality we experience.  YUP THAT'S THE CASE

This is a brief survey of references  in Vedic literature to various trees and plants pointing to the scope and necessity of further research in the field.  The analysis, which follows this, is confined to some selected aspects such as ritualistic, religious, literary and socio-cultural. Given the remote age in which the Vedic literature evolved, the identification of these flora does pose a challenge especially due to limited descriptions of their characteristic features. However a thorough study of this literature by locating multiple references or descriptions of trees and plants across both Vedic and post-Vedic literature and analyzing facts from multifarious angles such as geographical, botanical, and cultural ones could indeed be much beneficial. It could throw up a mine of information and insight useful to researchers of Botany, Agriculture, Cultural Studies, Ecology, and Indic knowledge.

Agnihotra is an important practice of Vedic period which is performed for peace, happiness and prosperity. During ancient age, it was performed many times in a day by the Vedic people. Agnihotra was an important part of their routine life. Fumes of Yagya purify the surrounding environment by removing foul odors replaced with various volatile organic compounds. But in the modern time it is performed only on some special occasions like ceremonies, festivals and on other worships. Ancient time people were uses various medicinal plants for curing harmful diseases by performing fumigation method. Present study is focused on the medicinal plants which are applied to perform a very ancient religious practice of the Kumaun Himalaya and effect of their components when offered in Agnihotra as Havan material or their medicinal uses. A questionnairebased survey was conducted in major religious places of Almora for collecting the information on plants used in the worship on different occasions. In result a total of 34 medicinal plants are recorded from four major religious sports of Kumaun. Out of which maximum 24 plants are applied in the worship of lord Shiva at Jageshwar shrine. Apart from this, 29 such medicinal plants along with their chemical constituents have also been studied which are mentioned in the Vedic text and these are applied in Agnihotra. This study will be important in preserving this plant-based Vedic practice of Kumaun as well as these important medicinal plants and an attempt has also been made to emphasize the plants which are used in making incense and Havan material.

This Book provides a fresh perspective to look at the Upanishads and Vedic Jnana (Wisdom). Vedic and Upanishads wisdom is not only religious or Spiritual Jnana, it also includes Science and cosmology.
Though Vedas and Upanishads are system of knowledge that evolved thousands of years ago, most of modern days discoveries, inventions, theories, concepts broadly appear to be based on Vedic and Upanishadic knowledge.  For example, The Unified Field Theory and Quantum Entanglement theory both these theories have a mention in the Vedas - (1) Vibratory sound "OM" relates to Unified Field Theory , (2) interconnectedness and interdependence of everything in the universe relates to the Entanglement Theory. But the two approach it differently - Modern Science approaches the problem from "effect to cause", whereas Vedas and Upanishads first establish the Suprem Cause and then go further to explain its manifestation. The ancient Indian thinkers boldly penetrated into the world within taking the facts of awareness and the ego as the clue, as the foot prints. And when they penetrated to the depth, they discovered the one infinite and eternal reality behind the finite and the time bound, and designated that reality as "Anubhavasvarupa" (the experience of infinite), Chit Svarupa" of the nature of Pure Consciousness of which the infinite varieties of objects in the world are but passing configuration.
About the reason behind this fact not being comprehended by ordinary people except a few enlightened one, The Rig Vedas declares—"Let the Knower distinguish the Knowledge and the Ignorance". The limitation of knowledge and obscuration of knowledge by Mind-nature creates an illusion, and illusion created by mind-action is among the first facts realized by our consciousness. Thus, mind is the matrix of ignorance which makes us create or represent to ourselves a false world. Man has to work in ignorance to learn under its conditions, to reach the boundary of mind where it meets the Truth; touch its final lid of luminous obstruction and develop the faculty which enable him to overstep that powerful but really unsubstantial barrier.
Upanishadic and Vedic Jnana (wisdom) give us the direction of how to negate the mind's illusion and get oneself the enlightenment and bliss.
An attempt has been made in this book to convey some of this knowledge and help one to know his true Nature.

This is a multidisciplinary research paper. (A) It does not talk about religions; its focus is only on the books of religions. The books of religions are treated as books of science and engineering. This is also not about giving lessons on Vedas or Bible to anyone. Therefore, in addition to scholars of social science, it also addresses to physical science and engineering scholars. All interpretations and explanations are kept at their possible minimum to avoid any confusion. (B) It is found that all the major ideas of Vedas, at least ten of them, are also present in the Bible. As an example, destiny in Vedas, considered as the highestlevel law of the universe, is valid for all humans on earth, and the destiny can be found in the Bible also. Such similarities indicate that there was a time when Vedas were known all over the earth. (C) This discovery will give us a better understanding of the laws of nature; which are the only truths. More we know about the truth better will be the peace of mind for all of us, including all the nations. Truth is the most important factor, necessary for eternal global peace.

La grande Realtà, che pervade ogni cosa ed ogni dove, e che è il vostro governatore interiore, dimorante dentro di voi come il centro del vostro essere, è stata sperimentata come pura beatitudine. I nostri antenati descrissero questa sublime esperienza come: “Chi comprende quella beatitudine è Brahman. Tutto questo in verità è Brahman. Tutto è pervaso da Brahman”. E questa esperienza fu ulteriormente specificata come non duale; questo significa che oltre quella così sperimentata Realtà non esiste nessun secondo fattore. Quello soltanto esiste, assoluto, uno senza un secondo, non duale – Brahman è uno soltanto, senza un secondo. Questo significa che se Brahman è beatitudine e Brahman soltanto esiste, allora la beatitudine soltanto esiste; non esiste niente altro. Ogni Upanishad e tutti i grandi santi affermano questa verità. Nessuno l’ha mai contraddetta...."

Understanding Indian cultural and ritual perspective of India has been important aspect of the sociologists and culturists. Perspective on Indian culture can be availed through understanding of Yagya as it is the basis of Indian culture. Survey by Nielsen Corporation has shown the proud feeling of Indians towards their culture while Wiber J Scott indicated that Indian students studying in America had gone to a level of 'difficult situation' towards understanding their culture and spirituality. Hence, the present study aimed to find understanding-level of youth (18-40 years) towards contemporary scenario of Yagya. The survey-questionnaire (self-prepared, Google form) was circulated through digital platforms. 566 participants had responded from the different disciplines and professions. 96.99% participants were aware of the term 'Yagya' or 'Hawan' and indicated it as important for health, environment, and spiritual development and for attaining peace of mind too, while 86.21% believed to have Yagya as part of daily life. The study has shown that youth were aware with the general and basic understanding of Yagya used in ceremonial purposes and surprisingly they (58.83%) also felt that it does not belong to one specific community or religion. However, there is also a category of youth (35.86%) that did not agree nor did that know about it (5.3%). It is also important to note that the questionnaire was circulated through social-media platforms and sharing of link was of personal interest, the majority of participants were familiar with Yagya, hence, such cross sectional study with wider population would justify the present research attempt.

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Pātañjala Yogasūtrāṇi, Le fondamenta:Yama e Niyama. Il ‘punto di vista’ Yoga, a cura di Fabio Milioni, terza edizione,  YCP, 2020, ISBN | 979-12-20306-83-6
onŚrī Rāmakṛṣṇa Paramahaṃsa (1836 –1886) and Śrī Svāmī Vivekananda (1863–1902)

In tutto l’Occidente, ed in particolare in Italia, l’esigenza di spiritualità è largamente diffusa. Il
problema è che trova sempre meno riferimenti solidi e credibili dove esprimerla. Tale esigenza
è in controtendenza alla cultura dominante che veicola in modo quasi ossessivo i principi del
riduzionismo materialista; quasi tutti i mezzi di comunicazione sono funzionali ad una
globalizzazione che appiattisca le coscienze in una sempre più ristretta dimensione materiale,
dove è esaltato l’edonismo fine a sé stesso e quindi sempre insoddisfacente, in cambio della
rinuncia alla dimensione del Sacro. Tale inquinamento, fortemente pervasivo, cerca in vario
modo di penetrare - svilendole e sterilizzandole - in tutte le sorgenti di Sapienza che
rappresentano le radici della Tradizione Occidentale: filosofia/metafisica e Religioni. Che le
Religioni (malgrado i problemi e le contraddizioni che scaturiscono dal loro essere immerse
anche nella dimensione profana/exoterica) siano custodi della dimensione Sacra dell’esistenza
(esoterica/iniziatica) è un dato innegabile. Altrettanto innegabile il loro essere oggetto di
aggressione che, partendo dalla critica ai loro aspetti profani/exoterici, ha come vero obiettivo
la progressiva eliminazione del Sacro. I grandi Sapienti dell’Occidente trasmettevano
direttamente ai loro discepoli l’insegnamento; purtroppo, di tale insegnamento esclusivamente
orale, non veniva lasciata traccia scritta. A tale carenza, senza rinunciare alla propria identità
culturale, è possibile porre parziale rimedio facendo riferimento alla componente ‘Orientale’
dell’unica Tradizione. In particolare alla Tradizione indiana del Sanatana Dhārma (conosciuta
in occidente con il termine improprio di Induismo).Parti integranti del Sanatana Dhārma sono
sia i trattati sapienziali delle Upaniṣad, sia la Darśana Yoga che ha come testo fondamentale di
riferimento gli Yogasūtra di Patañjali. In particolare, gli Yogasūtra costituiscono un metodo
scientifico di grande rigore che consente di compiere praticamente ed operativamente il
percorso, la “Via”, che conduce agli stati superiori dell’Essere, fino all’Illuminazione. Il che
non impedisce, anzi stimola, la riappropriazione dello Yoga nella sua integrità. Quello che sino
ad oggi era assente è un testo introduttivo di reale spessore, che sintetizzasse in modo esemplare
sia il contenuto delle singole Upaniṣad, sia evidenziasse la stretta correlazione esistente tra le
stesse, con specifici rimandi alla Bhagavadgītā. Siamo grati all’Autore per averci consentito di
curarne la traduzione e darla ora alle stampe rendendola disponibile per i lettori di lingua
italiana.

A critical summary is offered of the discussions on Siddhantic and Puranic Cosmology within an Experiential Mathematical framework at Govardhan Eco Village. The discussions on positions of planets and stars, or on cosmology, have been placed by the author in the background of Vedic texts on cosmology of the universe, beyond the solar universe. Suggestions have been given for visualization of the cosmology and stellar constellations with reference to the Vedic texts. These suggestions have been reinforced by working out a practical program for spreading Krishna Consciousness, to establish ecological consciousness, and to protect humanity and the earth planet from imminent ecological disasters. The program has been spelt out as based on community collaboration.

वेदों का हमेशा सम्मान किया गया और विद्वान लोग हमेशा अगली पीढ़ी तक पहुंचे, लेकिन साथ ही उच्च और अमूर्त ज्ञान को जन-जन तक पहुंचाने के लिए ज्ञान की और भी परतें सामने आईं।
सबसे पहले, बहुत लंबे समय तक, वैदिक ज्ञान के विभिन्न पहलुओं को नहीं लिखा गया था । स्वयं वेद की तरह, वे भी मौखिक परंपराओं में पीढ़ी-दर-पीढ़ी हस्तांतरित होते रहे। जब मानवता की मानसिक क्षमता और स्मरण शक्ति कम हुई तभी उन्हें लिखा गया - पहले ताड़ के पत्तों पर और बहुत बाद में कागज पर।
कई प्राचीन पांडुलिपियाँ खो गईं, लेकिन फिर भी उनमें से हज़ारों को सुरक्षित और संरक्षित किया गया, और वे विभिन्न विश्वविद्यालयों, अनुसंधान संस्थानों और निजी संग्रहों में पाई जा सकती हैं - ज्यादातर पूरे भारत में विभिन्न स्थानों पर।
संस्कृत साहित्य का पूरा दायरा बहुत बड़ा है और इसका आसानी से वर्णन नहीं किया जा सकता है , लेकिन कम से कम ज्ञान के कुछ प्रमुख क्षेत्रों और साहित्य के पहलुओं का उल्लेख यहां किया जाना चाहिए।
वैध ज्ञान प्राप्त करने की प्रणाली, साथ ही मानवीय चेतना का विस्तार और उन्नयन, 6 " दर्शन " पर कई कार्यों में पाया जा सकता है - जिन्हें "भारत दर्शन की 6 प्रणालियों" के रूप में जाना जाता है: न्याय , वैशेषिक , सांख्य , योग, कर्म मीमांसा और वेदान्त।
इन 6 दर्शनों में से एक तेजी से लोकप्रिय दर्शन योग का क्षेत्र है। इस क्षेत्र के कुछ प्रमुख ग्रंथ हैं: " पतंजलि का योग सूत्र ", " स्वात्माराम की " हठ योग प्रदीपिका " , " घेरंडा "। संहिता ", " विज्ञानभैरव ", "शिव सूत्र", " हठ "। रत्न वली " आदि।
आयुर -वेद, "जीवन विज्ञान" के विशाल क्षेत्र का उल्लेख पहले ही किया जा चुका है । इस क्षेत्र के कुछ मुख्य ग्रंथों में शामिल हैं: " चरक। " संहिता ", " शुश्रुत-संहिता , और " अष्टांगह्रदयम "।
क्षेत्र को " स्थापत्य वेद" या " वास्तुविद्या " कहा जाता है - निर्माण संरचनाओं का विज्ञान और ज्ञान जो प्रकृति के नियमों का अनुपालन करते हैं।
ज्योतिष - या वैदिक ज्योतिष - ज्ञान का एक और बहुत महत्वपूर्ण पहलू है जो वैदिक परंपराओं में एक प्रमुख भूमिका निभाता है। अस्तित्व के सभी पहलुओं का अदृश्य अंतर्संबंध ज्ञान के इस विशाल क्षेत्र का आधार बनता है जिसका उपयोग अभी भी नकारात्मक प्रभावों की भविष्यवाणी करने और उनसे बचने और जीवन को प्रकृति के नियमों के अनुसार लाने की विभिन्न प्रक्रियाओं में व्यापक रूप से किया जाता है।
उपनिषद आध्यात्मिक और दार्शनिक ज्ञान का एक महत्वपूर्ण पहलू है जो अनंत पूर्ण वास्तविकता के विभिन्न पहलुओं से संबंधित है और यह चेतना के आंतरिक स्थान से कैसे संबंधित है।
" पुराण " और " इतिहास ", जिसमें महाभारत और रामायण की कहानियाँ हैं, प्राचीन वैदिक संस्कृति का इतिहास और पौराणिक कथाएँ हैं। इनमें जीवन के सभी पहलुओं का संपूर्ण ज्ञान विस्तृत एवं जटिल मनमोहक कहानियों में दर्शाया गया है।
"महाभारत" 100,000 श्लोकों में कहा गया एक विशाल महाकाव्य है। इस महाकाव्य में महाभारत युद्ध पर केन्द्रित अनेक पार्श्व कथाएँ शामिल हैं - जिन्हें चेतना के विकास के पथ पर अच्छाई और बुराई, प्रकाश और अंधकार के बीच शाश्वत अंतःक्रिया के प्रतीकात्मक प्रतिनिधित्व के रूप में देखा जा सकता है। रामायण के साथ-साथ महाभारत भारतीय संस्कृति के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण ग्रंथों में से एक है।
रामायण राजकुमार राम - भगवान विष्णु के अवतार - की कहानी बताती है जो युद्ध करते हैं और राक्षस रावण को मारते हैं जिसने उनकी पत्नी सीता का अपहरण कर लिया था । यह भी एक बहुत ही प्रतीकात्मक कहानी है जिसे अच्छे और बुरे, प्रकाश और अंधेरे के बीच बातचीत की गतिशीलता का प्रतिनिधित्व करने के रूप में देखा जा सकता है।
उपर्युक्त बहुत से साहित्य का अंग्रेजी तथा अन्य भाषाओं में अनुवाद किया जा चुका है। हालाँकि यह सामान्य ज्ञान है कि कोई भी अनुवाद पूर्ण नहीं हो सकता। संस्कृत में यह सत्य और भी अधिक मान्य है क्योंकि संस्कृत भाषा की समृद्धि और गहराई किसी अन्य भाषा को इसके अर्थ की पूरी गहराई पकड़ने की अनुमति नहीं देती है।
इसलिए हम किसी को भी, जो संस्कृत साहित्य के दायरे और समृद्धि से प्रेरित महसूस करते हैं, संस्कृत सीखने और मूल भाषा में ग्रंथों को पढ़ने की सलाह देते हैं - या कम से कम थोड़ा सीखें, बस पढ़ने के लिए और आने वाले किसी भी प्रश्न या संदेह से निपटने के लिए पर्याप्त है। किसी निश्चित अनुवाद की वैधता , या कुछ अभिव्यक्तियों के अर्थ के संबंध में।

The issues of inter-faith dialogue have assumed a vital significance in our contemporary world, threatened by terrorism violence in the name of religion. Today, we are facing grave challenges of communal tensions and cultural conflicts. Such conflicts often occur due to lack of understanding and mutual trust among different faiths. A contemporary thinker, Hans Küng, has rightly observed: "There will be no peace among the nations without peace

Background: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disabling mental disorder, characterized by continous flow of unwanted mental events (thoughts, urges, etc.), accompanied by repetitive physical or mental acts to allay the fear caused by those events. Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a common endocrine disorder, characterized by various symptoms such as irregular menses, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, infertility, hirsutism, etc. Although several treatment methodologies have been employed for the treatment of these disorders, side-effect free, long-term, and simultaneous management of these diseases is still a challenge. Purpose: As per the classical texts of Ayurveda, the disease that resembles the symptoms associated with OCD, is Atatvaabhinivesha; It is caused by Dhi Vibhransh, i.e. vitiation of the Dhi element of Buddhi (intellect), and is characterized by the vitiation of one or more of the three Doshas, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. As per the classical texts of Ayurveda, the disease that resembles the symptoms associated with PCOD, is characterized by the vitiation of Kapha Dosha, along with Vata Dushti (vitiation). Hence, treatments that balance these Doshas, as well as have Rasayan (provide rejuvenation and nourishment to the body tissues) properties, are recommended for the management of the symptoms associated with these diseases. Yagya Therapy provides pulmonary inhalation of medicinal smoke of multiple herbs (generated through oblation in fire along with chanting of Vedic hymns), which provide therapeutic benefits. The Vedic hymns also contribute to the positive restructuring of the psyche of the patient. Methods: A case report about a female patient, who was suffering from symptoms associated with both OCD (since past 19 years) and PCOD, as well as other associated ailments, has been presented in this article. The patient was prescribed an integrated approach including Yagya Therapy (using an appropriate herbal formulation-hawan samagri), and some other Ayurvedic treatments like decoction of medicinal herbs, Ayurvedic medicines, dietary recommendations, etc. Results: Before starting the integrated approach including the Yagya Therapy (prescribed in the present study), the patient had several complaints including irregular menses, hirsutism, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, high serum testosterone level, sleeplessness, emotional weakness, depressive and obsessive thoughts, mood swings; after taking the integrated approach including Yagya Therapy, the complaint of PCOD was completely resolved, and the menses had become regular; complaint of vomiting was completely resolved, and blood pressure remains normal now; there was about 75% relief in the complaints of sleeplessness, loss of appetite and weakness; and there was notable relief in most of the other complaints as well. Overall, there was definite improvement in the contition of the patient. Conclusion: The integrated approach including Yagya Therapy showed encouraging results with regards to the simultaneous management of the symptoms associated with OCD and PCOD, as well as other associated ailments.

Background: Crohn's disease (an inflammatory bowel disease-IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal inflammatory disorder. Common symptoms include rectal bleeding, persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, extreme fatigue, weight loss, constipation, etc. Although it is a widespread disease, its etiology and mechanism are still not properly understood. Hence, even though several treatment methodologies have been employed for the management of the symptoms associated with the Crohn's disease-side-effect free, long-term management of this disease is still not achieved.

Background: Epileptic seizure is a neurological condition in which brief to long episodes of vigorous shaking, convulsions, blackouts, fainting, unresponsiveness, jerks, etc. occur in the patients. Current treatment approaches are anti-seizure medicines, which patients are bound to take throughout life. These medications are mostly not able to reverse or eradicate the condition. Purpose: As per the classical texts of Ayurveda, Apasmara is a disease that has similar symptoms as those found in epilepsy; it is of four types wherein either one of the three Doshas, i.e. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, is predominantly vitiated, or there is an imbalance of all the three Doshas. Hence, the medicinal herbs that balance the respective doshas, are used in the Ayurvedic treatment of epileptic seizures. Various plant extracts or their derivatives have been found to be effective in the treatment of epilepsy. Yagya Therapy provides pulmonary inhalation of medicinal smoke of multiple herbs (generated through oblation in fire along with chanting of Vedic hymns), which have the potential for seizure treatment. Methods: A case report about a male patient, who was suffering from epileptic seizures since past 13 years, as well as other associated ailments has been presented in this article. The patient was prescribed an integrated approach including Yagya Therapy (using an appropriate herbal formulation-hawan samagri), and some other Ayurvedic treatments like decoction of medicinal herbs, Ayurvedic medicines, dietary restrictions, etc. Results: Before starting the integrated approach including Yagya Therapy, the patient used to experience seizure episodes, at least once every 7 to 10 days; however, after starting the integrated approach, the patient did not experience any seizure episode up to his second visit, i.e. for about 54 days. He also experienced relief in other associated ailments like vibration in the entire body. Conclusion: The integrated approach including Yagya Therapy showed encouraging results with regards to the treatment of epileptic seizures and other associated ailments.

the centre had organized a one-day national symposium for a brainstorming session and interaction among distinguished experts and researchers in different fields of medical, biological, chemical, and mathematical sciences, and engineering/technology. The symposium was held in the DSVV campus at Haridwar on December4, 2021. The present consensus paper outlines the background, purpose, and outcome of the symposium with a focus on the promising scope of advanced research on Yagya for holistic Health and a pure Environment.

Kehadiran video virtual tour 360° sebagai media dengan format baru di Indonesia memiliki potensi untuk menjadi alternatif cara berwisata maupun sebagai media promosi suatu objek wisata dengan format baru. Pengalaman unik yang ditawarkan video 360° dapat mempengaruhi respon emosional audiens yang nantinya dapat berpotensi memberikan pengaruh pada tindakan audiens. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui respon emosional audiens saat menyaksikan video virtual tour 360° mengenai Pantai Kuta. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode dokumentasi dan kuesioner. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan teori emotional design. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa responden cenderung lebih merasakan respon emosi positif daripada emosi negatif saat menonton video virtual tour 360° mengenai Pantai Kuta. Sebagian besar respon emosi positif yang dialami responden disebabkan oleh pemandangan visual yang dihasilkan berdasarkan penempatan...

the centre had organized a one-day national symposium for a brainstorming session and interaction among distinguished experts and researchers in different fields of medical, biological, chemical, and mathematical sciences, and engineering/technology. The symposium was held in the DSVV campus at Haridwar on December4, 2021. The present consensus paper outlines the background, purpose, and outcome of the symposium with a focus on the promising scope of advanced research on Yagya for holistic Health and a pure Environment.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat apakah benar desain interior berpengaruh terhadap kenyamanan dan kesehatan pengunjung serta sirkulasi yang terjadi pada studio Yoga. Apa saja yang perlu diperhatikan agar bisa menghasilkan desain dan susunan yang baik untuk sebuah perpustakaan agar pengunjung juga merasa nyaman.

Topik yang dipilih adalah, apakah desain interior yang baik dapat mempengaruhi kenyamanan pengunjung studio yoga dan dapat mengundang lebih banyak orang untuk datang. Penelitian ini dipilih karena, dapat dilihat bahwa masih banyak pemilik studio yoga yang memiliki sirkulasi dan fasilitas yang sangat minimim dan dapat berpengaruh buruk pada pengunjung studio yoga. Lalu apakah memang desain dan sirkulasi yang baik dapat mengubah pandangan pengunjung terhadap studio yoga di jakarta.

Kehadiran video virtual tour 360° sebagai media dengan format baru di Indonesia memiliki potensi untuk menjadi alternatif cara berwisata maupun sebagai media promosi suatu objek wisata dengan format baru. Pengalaman unik yang ditawarkan video 360° dapat mempengaruhi respon emosional audiens yang nantinya dapat berpotensi memberikan pengaruh pada tindakan audiens. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui respon emosional audiens saat menyaksikan video virtual tour 360° mengenai Pantai Kuta. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode dokumentasi dan kuesioner. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan teori emotional design. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa responden cenderung lebih merasakan respon emosi positif daripada emosi negatif saat menonton video virtual tour 360° mengenai Pantai Kuta. Sebagian besar respon emosi positif yang dialami responden disebabkan oleh pemandangan visual yang dihasilkan berdasarkan penempatan...

After Independence, the Government of India formed a committee called Sangeet Natak Academy in 1953, to preserve, promote and propagate Indian art forms which are the reflection of Indian culture and heritage. Initially, this committee has identified only four dance traditions-Kathak, Kathakali, Bharatanatyam and Manipuri and gave the stature of Indian Classical Dance Traditions. Later, during the 1960s, they considered Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniattam and Sattriya into the category of Indian Classical Dance Traditions. Recently they have added Chau tradition also into the category of Indian Classical Dance Traditions. Clear distinction should be marked while differentiating each style of dance. Classicism is based on the gradual development of the composite theatrical tradition towards a well-defined form governed by a set of definite rules which emerged gradually.

(मौलिक और सार्वकालिक सिद्धान्तों का आदिस्रोत वेद)

"यः कश्चित् कस्यचिद्धर्मो मनुना परिकीर्तितः।
स सर्वोSभिहितो वेदे, सर्वज्ञानमयो हि सः।।"
(मनुस्मृति 2.7)
वेदों को अखिल ज्ञान का मूल बताते हुए महर्षि मनु इन्हें समस्त ज्ञान का आगार कहते हैं और बड़ी ही सहजता, तार्किकता और दृढता के साथ वेदोक्त कार्यों को धर्म और इन वेदों में निषिद्ध किए गए कार्यों को अधर्म कहते हैं। विडम्बना है कि अपने आपको वैज्ञानिक युग के नाम से कहलाने में गौरव का अनुभव करता वर्तमान युग इसी सहजता, तार्किकता और सुदृढता को स्वीकार करने में संकोच करता है। वेदों के वैज्ञानिक ज्ञान पर संदेह करता है और यही कारण है कि अपने द्वारा निर्मित आधुनिक विज्ञान के नियमों को बार-बार बदलने पर मजबूर होता है।
पञ्च महाभूत हों या प्राणिजगत् के संरक्षण का पक्ष, मानवीय अध्यात्म हो या भौतिक विकास की अभिलाषा, पर्यावरण का संरक्षण हो या भूमि व कृषि में निहित खाद्य या खनिज तत्त्वों की प्राप्ति की चाह, जीवन जीने की कला हो या उसे त्यागने का भाव, स्वयं को नीरोगी रखने का विज्ञान हो या विश्व को नीरोग रखने की कामना, क्या हम इन कसौटियों पर खरे उतर पा रहे हैं?
वास्तविकता यही है कि हम अपने को विकसित करने की ओर जैसे-जैसे अग्रसर हो रहे हैं, वैसे-वैसे इस पृथ्वी पर जीवन के बने रहने की सम्भावना भी न्यून होती जा रही है और यदि ऐसा ही रहा तो कहीं ऐसा न हो कि दूसरे ग्रहों पर जीवन तलाशना हमारी उपलब्धि नहीं, अपितु मजबूरी बन जाए। पृथ्वी के रहस्य तो मानव की बुद्धि की परख और विकास के केन्द्र बिन्दु हैं। इन रहस्यों को जानने का प्रयास अवश्य करना चाहिए किन्तु इन प्रयासों की गति इस पृथ्वी और इसके जीवन के लिए ख़तरा बनने लगे तो हमें रुककर, थोड़ा पीछे मुड़कर, कुछ और सतर्क व सजग होकर अपने ही इतिहास को जानने का प्रयास कर ही लेना चाहिए।