Hindu Religion its Rich Cultural Heritage
Sanatana dharma, Hindu religion and culture by Author Janardhan Prasad DVS
Pages under this category of ‘Vedas and Hindu Scriptures’ comprise of articles on Jyotish Shastra, Vastu shastra, Vedas, Vedangas, Aryabhatta’s Pi, etc.
Chaturvedas Ved signifies knowledge. Vedas are typically considered the earliest collection of Knowledge texts created by ancient Indians. Vedas are valuable stores of knowledge gathered and maintained by sages throughout ancient times. The Vedas were written in the Sanskrit language and are regarded as Sacred by the Indian people. Sage Vyasa divided the Vedas into … Read more
Vastu shastra Vastu means material. And Shastra means science. Thus Vastu or Vaastu Shastra means science and engineering pertaining to dwelling housess and town planning. And Vastu Shastra is part of Indian Astrological science of Jyotish Shastra. So it deals with the science of synchronising cosmic forces into our living places. This author proved that Vastu … Read more
Hymn of Aryabhatta on Pi π: π or Pi is a mathematical constant that establishes the relationship between the Circumference and Diameter of a Circle. This factor assists in determining the circumference of a circle based on the circle’s diameter. Sage Aryabhatta proposed π or Pi in the following manner: Hymn of Aryabhatta on Pi … Read more
Vedangas are Limbs of Vedas Vedangas are commonly referred to as limbs of Vedas. The study of Vedas remains unfinished without the examination of their corresponding Appendices known as Vedangas. Vedangas assist us in reading, writing, chanting, and comprehending Vedic mantras/hymns. Shadangas Vedangas are referred to as Shadangas since there are six of them: Siksa, … Read more
Atharva veda Atharva Veda, also known as Atharvana Veda, is one of the four Vedas. It is essential to mention that the Atharvana Veda is referred to as the Brahma Veda. In Hindu mythology, Brahma is the primordial Godhead. So It is not appropriate to claim that the Atharvana Veda was created by non-Aryans while … Read more
Jyotish shastra Astrology is referred to as Jyotish shastra in the Sanskrit language. It is one of the Vedangas. Jyotish sashtra or Jyothisham is simply Indian Astrology. While Western astrology assesses cosmic effects on humans and the earth based on the Sun, Indian astrology emphasizes the significance of Lunar (moon) movements. In Indian astrology, months … Read more
Rigveda Rigveda: The etymological meaning of a Rik or Rig refers to a hymn. Thus, Rigveda or Rigved or Rig Ved signifies wisdom created in Riks or hymns. Vedic chants are regarded as extremely holy. That’s why they weren’t documented, fearing defilement of Riks in physical form. Vedic hymns were committed to memory by Sages … Read more