REPORT It was a historic occasion to conduct first ever Akhila Bharata Veda Sammelanam at Avadhoota Datta Peetham. The program was organised as part of Dattatreya Jayanti Celebrations.
This also coincided with the launch of Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Veda Sastra Parishat of Datta Peetham.
The objectives were:
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To introduce various contemporary styles of Vedic Chanting prevalent across India, to students, scholars, delegates and public
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To introduce concepts detailed in Vedic texts in the spheres of society, administration, scientific aspects, spirituality, common values, life styles leading to value addition, ecology, conservation, rituals, God, devotion, virtues etc.
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To encourage students to emulate Learned Scholars by undertaking higher Vedic Studies & Sastra and acquire proficiency
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To preserve the Vedic Heritage in terms of Texts and Doctrine/ meaning/ sense/ ideas.
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To revive/ introduce/propagate ancient texts by publication/ discussion
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To encourage adaptability of technology in applicable spheres of research
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To organise Individual/ Mass Chanting for the welfare of the society
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To honour eminent scholars to recognise erudition
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To propagate the Vedic wisdom among general public by discourses/ booklets on various subjects to inculcate awareness about the heritage of the World.
With these noble intentions, it was decided to launch an annual convention of scholars under the name and style Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Veda Sastra Parishat. The first of the series was conducted in conjunction with illustrious institutions known for their excellent work in this field, Maharshi Sandeepani Rashtreeya Veda Vidya Pratishthan, Ujjaini – Madhya Pradesh and Sri Venkateswara Institute of Higher Vedic Studies of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.
For 3 days, the entire campus reverberated with powerful Vedic Chants endowed with delightful speech of Chaste Samskruta Language. To describe the uniqueness and specialty of this event, we quote Sri Swamiji, who exclaimed that God Brahma himself has descended in Datta Peetham for three days and it was the Vilaasa (feat) of Goddess Saraswati.
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