SGS Veda Sastra Parishat

Avadhoota Datta Peetham - Mysore

Invitation for Veda Nidhi Programs

May (17 - 21) 2008

Jaya Guru Datta

Respected Patrons!

Jaya Guru Datta. We are very glad to announce the conduct of Veda Nidhi series of Annual Vedic Programs in Datta Peetham from 17th to 21st May 2008 on the occasion of the 66th Birth Day Celebrations of Avadhoota Datta Peethadhipati, Jagadguru Parama Pujya Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji.

This year’s program comprises of five important events; 1) 15^th Annual Veda Examinations 2) Symposium on Standardising Vedic Character, Symbol, Accent-marking Scheme for Computational Processing 3) Veda Sadas (Convention) of Veda Teachers and Pundits 4) Srouta Ishti (Vedic Rituals) and 5) Veda Vignana Prakasa – Series of discourses for dissemination of Vedic Knowledge.

Several Dedicated Activists, Scholars, Institutions, Organisations, Donors, Patrons and Schools have either evinced interest or agreed in principle to support and participate in the organisation of these events for the preservation and propagation of Vedic Tradition. We heartily invite you to take part in the programs and make them a meaningful success. We are immensely thankful and earnestly hope that this endeavour would please the Almighty by yielding the desired results.

Proposed Schedule is sent for your perusal. Kindly revert to us, for any suggestions, corrections, intention of participation and voluntary support. With best regards & Wishes

Organising Committee

Avadhoota Datta Peetham - Mysore

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17^th May 2008 Saturday

9 AM Inauguration of Veda Examinations & Veda Nidhi Programs by Dr.Sannidhanam Sudarshana Sarma, VC Vedic University – Tirupati

 1. Veda Examinations (15th Annual Exams)

Examinations are conducted by a board of erudite scholars in the following disciplines.

• Rigveda Sakala Sakha
• Yajurveda Taittireeya, Kaanva, Madhyandina Sakha
• Samaveda Kouthuma and Ranayaneeya
• Atharvana Veda Sounaka

In addition, Jaimineeya Samaveda, Paippalaada Atharvana Veda and Maitrayaneeya Yajurveda Sakha scholars would also be invited to participate in the Veda Sadas. Thus Mantras in all the 10 available Veda Sakhas would be recited on this occasion to make this Sarva Veda Sammelanam. Certificates would be awarded to successful students along with Honorarium. However, for Students from Karnataka, these are conducted as annual examinations. All the examinees are paid Travel Fare.

Venue: Sri Datta Venkateswara Temple

2. Veda Nidhi – Symposium on Standardising Vedic Character, Symbol, Accent-marking Scheme for Computational Processing

Noted Scholars from modern and technical knowledge will be participating in the Symposium. Please refer to the separate Schedule of events for the symposium. This event would be conducted on 17^th and 18^th May 2008. Venue: SGS Veda Pathasala

3. Veda Vidwat Pravardhaka Sabha

About 70 scholars (from 6- 8 states) would be participating to chant one Varga/ Panchasat/ Sama from all the chapters of each Veda collectively in 2-4 member groups and enmasse for the welfare of the nation and society at large.

Schedule: 19th May - 21st May 2008

• Inauguration of the Sadas at 8 AM
• Daily Collective Chanting by 300 Veda Pundits & Students from 8 AM - 9 AM

• Daily 9 AM - 12.30 Noon - Chanting in Veda Sakhas by Pundits in Groups
• 2.30 - 5.30 PM - Chanting in Veda Sakhas by Pundits in Groups in Groups

Venue: Universal Prayer Hall (Sri Datta Temple) & Sri Datta Venkateswara Temple

3. Srouta Ishti -

1. Srouta Ishti being the principal purpose of Veda Adhyayana and Parampara - the conduct of the same would enlighten the Veda Students, Pundits and Public (Particularly those with hitherto no exposure to the Srouta System) 
2. The program would be conducted in Poundareeka Rangasthala, a stage named after Sri Surappa Poundareekayaji, forefather of Sri Swamiji.
3. Schedule: 9.30 to 12 Noon

• Gaanaapatyeshti (Braahmanaspateshti) May 19th (Deity: Brahmanaspati/ Ganapati; Benefit: Welfare of the State);
• Poornamaseshti - May 20th (Deity: Indra, Benefit: Amelioration of Accumulated Transgressions/ Sins)  and
• Sata Krishnaleshti 21st (Deity: Prajaapati; Benefit - Longevity of Quality Life)

On each of Ishti day, chosen group of 30- 40 students will be seated on the dias outside the Agnihotra Sala to acquaint themselves about the procedures/ program. Rest of the students will be seated in chairs and other devotees will be seated in the back. The same would be shown to the audience via LCD Projector and live commentary explaining the rituals would be conducted by experts. On different days, different aspects of the Ishti will be corroborated.

1. Day One: 19th May , Sri Vaasudeva Paranjape (Rigveda and Meemaamsa Scholar) will explain Vedi, Paatra, Ritwiks and basic procedures.  
2. On day two 20th May, Sri ST Nagaraja Sastry (Yajurveda, Vyakarana and Veda Bhashya Exponent) will exlain the process and quote Krishna Yajurveda legends - with emphasys on various processes in Ishti.
3. On day three 21st May, Sri ST Nagaraja Sastry will be joined by Sri Gangadhara Bhat, explaining the Sangati and Prayojana (Relevance and Benefits - intellectual, educational, meritorious and Daily Rituals) of the Ishti.

• The program will be conducted by Sri Ranganatha Sarma (Yajamaana) of Mysore, Sri Matturu Kesava Avadhani (Adhwaryu) of Matturu, Vaasudeva Paranjape (Brahmaa/ Hota) of Mysore and Veda Teachers/ Pundits - Satyanarayana Bhat/ Sekhar/ Hari Veerabhadra Sarma/ Rajesh/ Vishala Datta/ HSR Murty of Datta Peetham.

4. Veda Vignaana Prakaasa -

(Series of lectures in Kannada and English disseminating knowledge from Vedic Scriptures by scholars)

Session 1 18th Sunday - 7 PM

• Discourse in English -  Distinguishing Sound Effects on Listener - A Vedic Chant Analysis by Sri Manjunatha Srouti (Mysore) Dr.Ajay Kumar Sarma (Nelluru) (30 min.)
• Practicality of Sound Therapy - Perspective from Music Healing –

Presentation by Dr.PV Phanisree (20 min.)

• Interaction (10 Min)

Session 2 19th Monday 6 PM

· Discourse in Kannada Varnotpatti Vidhi (Analogy of the generation of sounds and process.) This lecture shall acquaint students/ public about aspects of Praatisakhya (1st Chapter), Paanineeya Siksha by Dr.N Radha Krishna Bhat (KSOU, Mysore) (30 min)

· Discourse in Kannada - Swarochcharana Meemamsa (Method of Kantha Swara, Hasta Swara - Distinguishing Chatusswara/ Sapta Swara System) by Sri Vijaya Raghava Ghanapathi – Chennai (30 Min)

· Inter action with Students (30 min)

· Discourse in English  Vedic Tradition - A Genesis of Ecology Preservation by Veda Nidhi R.Krishna Murty Ghanapathi, Chennai (30 Min)

Session 3 20th Tuesday 6 PM

1) Discourse in Kannada Maatraa Kaala Jignaasa (Understanding the Hrasva, Deergha, Pluta, Ranga Pluta, Kampa etc.; aspects of Swaras, Vyanjanas) by ST Nagaraja Sastry & Gangadhara Bhat (40 Min.) and Inter Action with Students/ Scholars (30 min)

2) Discourse in Telugu Reflection of Vedic Life in Literature – A view point from Abhignana Sakuntalam of Kalidasa by Dr.Rani Subbayya Deekshitulu, Mysuru (30 Min)

Note:

• All the sessions will be recorded for archival purpose and possibly for subsequent telecasting in TV Channels, in order to disseminate essential Vedic knowledge. Hence, Speakers and Audience are requested to cooperate.

• Speeches will be for 25 - 40 min duration; 15 - 30 minutes would be set aside for interaction between students/ public and speakers on select subjects.

Valedictory Session (For All programs) 21st Wednesday 2.30 PM

• Valedictory Speech by Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamy, Avadhoota Datta Peetham (30 Min)
• Address by Guests (20 min.; 10 min each)
• Blessings by Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji (15 min)
• Release of Veda Vignana Prakasa Volume 1 (Collection of speeches in Previous Conference) Edited by Dr.RS Deekshitulu and Sri Mahaballaya of Datta Peetham (2 Min)
• Honouring Examiners (8 min)
• Certificates to Students (15 min)
• Honouring 5 Distinguished Scholars with Datta Peetha Prasasti (5 min)
• Sanmaanam to 66 Pundits (25 min)

5 PM    Santi Paatha; Conclusion

This Series of Veda Nidhi Programs is organised by Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Veda Sastra Parishat, Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore with the academic support of the following illustrious institutions: 1) SV Vedic University, Tirupati; 2) Maharshi Sandeepani Rashtreeya Veda Vidya Pratishthan, Ujjain; 3)Sri Parankusam Acharyar Institute for Vedic Studies, Bangalore; 4) Sanskrit Department, KSOU, Mysore 5) Veda Parayana Pratishthanam, Bangalore

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Note:

1. For details kindly contact, Convenor – Veda Nidhi Program, Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore 570025. Email sgsvedanidhi@gmail.com Mobile: 9449804360.
2. Kindly support the organisation with your generous contribution by becoming members/ Donors/Patrons of Veda Nidhi.
3. Demand Drafts/ Cheques shall favour Veda Nidhi – ADPT, payable at Mysore. Donations are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80(G).
4. Interested persons may register their names as delegates, free of cost. This may ensure suitable seating arrangements.
5. Technocrats, Scholars and Volunteers willing to work for the projects (mentioned above), must clearly indicate their field of expertise, extent of time allocation among other details.

Jaya Guru Datta