Yoga Acharya highlights universal message of Vedas during 78-day Yajna Anushthan at Ved Mandir, Yol

• Return to Vedic teachings vital for India’s spiritual and cultural renaissance: Swami Ram Swarup

KATHUA: At Ved Mandir, Yol in Himachal Pradesh, the spiritual atmosphere remained deeply devotional and enlightening as the 39th day of the ongoing 78-day Yajna Anushthan dedicated to the four Vedas was observed with religious fervour and Vedic chanting. Addressing devotees, scholars and seekers gathered on the occasion, Swami Ram Swarup delivered an elaborate discourse based on Rigveda Mantra 10/68/3 and stressed the need for humanity to reconnect with the eternal wisdom of the Vedas for achieving lasting peace, prosperity and spiritual upliftment.

Explaining the essence of the mantra, Swami Ji said that at the very beginning of creation, Almighty God revealed divine Vedic knowledge directly into the hearts of ancient Rishis for the welfare of mankind. He stated that the Vedas are not man-made scriptures but eternal divine knowledge meant to guide humanity towards righteousness, truth, discipline and universal brotherhood. According to him, the Vedic teachings help remove ignorance, social evils and human suffering while leading society towards moral and spiritual excellence.

Swami Ram Swarup Ji further explained that Vedic knowledge is attained through deep meditation, yoga, self-discipline and sincere spiritual practice. The ancient Rishis, after realising this divine wisdom, preserved and propagated it for the benefit of humanity through the Guru-Shishya tradition. He added that in this sacred tradition, God first revealed the knowledge of the four Vedas to four Rishis, from whom the wisdom later reached Brahma and subsequently common people through generations of learned sages and teachers.

Describing the importance of Vedic civilisation, Swami Ji said that during Satyug, Treta and Dwapar Yugas, society remained peaceful, healthy and spiritually enlightened because people lived according to Vedic principles. Truthfulness, compassion, discipline, respect for nature and devotion to duty formed the foundation of social life in those ages. He remarked that the atmosphere of those times was filled with happiness and harmony because humanity remained connected with divine knowledge and moral values.

However, he expressed concern that from the beginning of Kaliyug, mankind gradually moved away from the Vedic path and adopted materialistic tendencies, resulting in unrest, conflict, diseases and mental stress. Swami Ji observed that abandoning the Vedas was equivalent to harming oneself, as the eternal teachings of the scriptures provide guidance for every aspect of human life. He added that great personalities such as Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and ancient sages never considered Vedic teachings difficult but instead adopted them in their practical lives and inspired society through their conduct.

Swami Ji also cautioned against forces that, according to him, distanced people from pure Vedic wisdom and created confusion by promoting various self-centred paths of worship and practices not rooted in Vedic principles. Due to ignorance and lack of true spiritual knowledge, he said, many people have accepted suffering and unrest as a normal part of life.

Calling upon people to revive the ancient spiritual heritage of India, Swami Ram Swarup Ji said that if the nation wishes to regain its identity as the “Golden Bird” and emerge once again as a “Vishwa Guru,” society must return to the timeless teachings of the Vedas. He stressed that Vedic education promotes universal welfare, healthy living, moral conduct and spiritual awakening, which are essential for building a peaceful and prosperous society.The discourse concluded with Vedic prayers, yajna rituals and devotional chanting, with devotees expressing deep interest in learning and following the eternal message of the Vedas.