Introduction to the Vedas

[@mfv2024]

I teach comparative religion to 11th grade. Through this I have come to accept the vedas as the root of all knowledge. Thank you for this overview of Hinduism. It is very informative.

[@Leon-pn6rb]

This video is a gem! Thank you - from a 20 yo Indian Engineer I am going to make vedas essential in India

[@tukisam2624]

Good luck! We youngsters with you.

[@aayush9983]

only if Sanskrit is made mandatory in Indian school, people will be able to read the Hindu scriptures. ancient universities like taxila ,Nalanda need to be rebuilt again in order to bring the ancient wisdom and serenity back.

[@tukisam2624]

For that we must make sure so called secularism is dead.

[@aayush9983]

tuki sam yes certainly!

[@pjkkumar]

Oh Krishna.......Our Sanathana Dharma is sooooooooooooo rich and unfathomable..........

[@dremartous]

Perfect!!!! Concentration of the person narrating the terms is so clear and focus. "One who loves his will can do it with all mean of action by not just a words" Thanks to this video. Am proud to be born as a Hindu!!!

[@andrewstang-green3107]

Thank you, this was very helpful, I have recently learned my Nakshatra to be Uttara Bhadrapada , this life seems to be shifting towards a new dimension...

[@rangeslider]

+Andrew Stang-Green Absolutely, Andrew. We are entering a new level of consciousness.

[@sanjaysheikh1301]

hinduism does not believe in conversion.......but hinduism accept any one as it a way of life

[@sagarmehar7951]

after hearing this I have Goosebumps thank you so much I am feeling very proud of being The Hindu

[@moirangthemvishalsingh]

i am a hindu...but unfortunately i know nothing about the vedas or upanishads. my neighbours also know very less now a days even adults( hindu) know very less about vedas. i tried read max muller version.. it was absurd. i want to learn and understand it badly...plz suggest

[@IndianVedas]

+vishal singh Pls get hold of Swami Dayanand's Light of Truth at an Arya Samaj close to you. Follow it up with his bood Rgveda-adi-bhashya-bhoomika. Very good for beginners.

[@muralikaruna]

definitely..........highly worthy......hearty thanks

[@Vikas_Kumar007]

Thanks a lot for this video,we need more of these now a days.

[@rayerricson3368]

Please take me as your student. I feel the utmost urge to learn and spread the vedic knowledge

[@IndianVedas]

Please make a beginning as I have replied in your other post. We will see after that..

[@xyz9558]

Really such a wonderful effort. Clear and Concise. You have a gift. Thank you for making and sharing. Soo happy to have bumped into it. I am Hindu by birth but have a lot to learn.

[@IndianVedas]

Thank you. Pls do share the video to your friends and family as well, so that we can cover as many people as possible!

[@kaitsurugi9571]

Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, you have help me a lot in understanding the Vedas. Great introduction! :)

[@silveryrealm]

what a marvelous way of putting the vedas in a understandable terms...i loved it thans a lot all of u

[@sandeepbhan8146]

awsome presentation, plz come with more videos explaining scientific facts present in every vedas.....

[@vikeshvasudevan]

well narrated............ Thanks for the video.

[@sreenivasanbalasubramanian7972]

Really great.Hats off to you.look forward to more videos like this.

[@mithunbiswas15]

wooaooo...!!!!!!!!!!! nice video... although i am not spiritually or otherwise very much connected with this type of presentations.. i somehow came across this video... and truly amidst the tension and hustle of my daily life... i truly found something that i will definitely call close to "SOLACE"....

[@sanjayks00]

I am so happy to have stumbled upon this video. Dhanyavad. I would love to see many more such enlightening videos as not sure if I can ever get to reading the Veds themselves.

[@snigdhadevbose538]

Mind-blowing!!!

[@wowdeep7]

thanks. there is a gap between the language of ours and our ancient knowledge. yours videos do fill the gap and generate spark. looking forward for more videos.

[@IndianVedas]

Good news for all who are looking for a commentary on the Vedas in English - the commentary by Swami Dayanand Saraswati has now been translated in English by Dr. Tulsi Ram. You can order by post here - elibrary.thearyasamaj.org/browse_by/view_more_books/18/Arsh-Sahitya-Prachar-Trust/publisher

[@rmkpharma]

Very good introduction. Thank you for sharing.

[@srmelmango]

Excellent idea and effort, Ma'am!! May the Lord of Lakshmi bless you with the best!!

[@prasnnakona434]

Very nice. I loved it.

[@srinic6770]

Nice introduction presented in a very concise manner. Nice work Uttara!

[@VamshiKrishnaDasarraj]

Good attempt,it helped.Thank u!!

[@RishavSahi]

thank you for sharing this knowledge......!

[@raviraushankumar5536]

Thanks a lot! I can say you a real guru for me to make it clear verse-by-verse (even a few verses you take for example, but all explanations are beyond the level of praise). In journey of life I would like to meet you somewhere for getting & propagating knowledge in such a qualitative manner

[@IndianVedas]

+Ravi Raushan Kumar God willing we shall meet one day! Please do see my other videos, too, on my channel kzbin.info

[@surmil]

Thank you very much for a very good and enlightening explanation.

[@colsharma]

very nice very brief,the essence of vedas .Keep it up Uttarajee.

[@10ssr]

Thank you for this information.

[@yuvarudra6602]

Truely wonderfull thanks for sharing the video

[@prakash2you]

Very Nice...! I am interested in learning and spreading the vedic knowledge, Please suggest which books i should start with. I am comfortable in Kannada and English.

[@IndianVedas]

Please read 'The Light of Truth' by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj, translated into English by Gangaprasad Upadhyaya. You can get at the Arya Samajs in your neighbourhood, or order it online.

[@jayaprakashpanicker3624]

Indian Vedas How do we order on-line? Is there a web address? I live in the u.k. Will you post it to UK if I am willing to pay postal charges?

[@IndianVedas]

Jayaprakash Panicker You can contact any Arya Samaj in your vicinity. Here's one I found on the Net which is in West Midlands - www.arya-samaj.org/ Any of them will carry this book.

[@ht7461]

Om Tat Sat... Very nice lecture...

[@sirishwark]

Thank you so much.

[@ArvindandSwamy]

Thank you for your excellent presentation. I am a senior citizen. I practice vedic chanting. I am a Yajur Veda Research Scholar. My area of Research is Mathematics in Yajur Veda and Vishistadvaitha purana. Could you please give me any useful study material on my research topic. I tried to download Dr. Tulsi's translation of Yajur Veda. I could not do it. I will be happy if you could give me your mail id. Regards M. Alagarswamy

[@IndianVedas]

Great you are doing research in these areas. No, the commentary cannot be downloaded. You need to order by post from Arsh Sahitya Prachar Trust. The link I gave in another comment takes you to the site. Otherwise you can Google them and order. Its better to talk to them first on the contact number given there.

[@ArvindandSwamy]

Thank you for your reply. I have spoken to Arya Samaj Bangalore officials and I am planning to buy the book. In the mean time could you please suggest some other reading material/book on Yajurveda and Mathematics.

[@IndianVedas]

I would recommend Rgveda-adi-bhaashya-bhoomika written by Swami Dayanand Saraswati of the Arya Samaj. He has given many pointers to Science in the Vedas, incl. Mathematics. His commentary on the Yajurveda is also amazing. Both can be obtained from ASPT mentioned earlier.

[@ArvindandSwamy]

Thank you

[@nareshsharma-ue3tf]

Indian Vedas

[@987348211]

thnxxx a lot for a long time i want to get knowledge about vedas

[@rajibdas2011]

If you know were I can find this book plz text me

[@IndianVedas]

Sure those words are not used directly, just like Sanskrit is not called 'Sanskrit' in the Vedas. These are words that have been given later, just like 'Nirvana' came after 'Sanyaas', during Buddhist times. This does not mean that the concept does not exist in the Vedas. Moksha is called 'Amrtam', and Sanyasis are called 'Indo', among other names.

[@megakeenbeen]

very nice video thanks for explaining articulately

[@krishtheindian]

thanks much for the video! it inspires me!

[@vishalsuryavanshi6271]

thank you for the knowledge

[@karan200590]

hello indian vedas , i am very eager to learn sanskrit. can you tell me where can i start to learn sanskit at home?

[@IndianVedas]

You can contact Sanskrit Bharati and join their correspondence course at home. Google their website.

[@IndianVedas]

Pls do view my latest video - An Introduction to the Upanishads.

[@Sandeeprudram]

Hi very nice video. can you show me how to find the verse in rig Veda talking about electricity? thank you

[@IndianVedas]

Spartan Aryan Thanks. You will need to refer to the verse number given by me in the video in the Rgveda book. Alternatively, you can read Swami Dayanand Saraswati's book Rgveda-adi-bhaashya-bhoomika (in Hindi).

[@srinivasn4450]

can you please suggest me few books to understand all four vedas which is in English.

[@IndianVedas]

***** The Vedas are not easy books to read. It is like wanting to read a book on Higher Mathematics without any grounding in the basics... That said, I have not come across any good translations of them in English. In fact, I would strongly dissuade you from reading those by Western authors, like Max Mueller, Griffith, etc.In my view, the best place to start is to read Swami Dayanand Saraswati's 'Light of Truth'. This starts by giving the basics of the philosophy covered in the Vedas. Some of the best Vedic verses are given along with their meanings. The book should be available at an Arya Samaj near you. Otherwise you can order by post.

[@srinivasn4450]

Indian Vedas this light of truth give all 4 vedas details or what are the best books for each veda

[@IndianVedas]

***** In Hindi, Swami Dayanand Saraswati's is good. In Kannada, Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi's volumes are available. In English, I have not come across any good one.

[@IndianVedas]

***** Just came across a good commentary in English by Pandit Tulsi Ram. Pls contact Shri Dinesh Shastri at Arsh Sahitya Prachar Trust, [phone].

[@Aditya_V_R]

awesome thank you Maam

[@kartkarthikrao]

Nice beginning. All the best.

[@AnujValmiki]

Very clear and crisp indeed. Good work!

[@PrashanthOlekar]

Very nice..

[@rajivesethia436]

Good one... Lots of clarity and nice rendering.../

[@JoyPina]

Hello! I have a question about the origen of Vedas. I didn't quite understand why they are not man made? Can you please further explain what it the "Sage" to which the vedas were turn into poems? Thank you for your presentation. Overall it has been very helpfull

[@IndianVedas]

+Joy Pina Your question is not very clear. It would be helpful if your rephrased it.In general, comprehending the divine nature of Vedas can be difficult in the beginning. So, its OK - you can take them as written by sages in the hoary past. But that is not the truth...

[@lookoi9363]

Vedas were divine revelations revealed in very deep state of meditation to advanced adepts and sages.not product of logic.but ultimate reality beyond ordinary thinking process.many modern physicist s like Einstein were impressed.

[@lennysmileyface]

+Joy Pina Obviously the person talking about this is a Hindu. It's just like every other religious text, written by humans but the followers believe it's divine.

[@lookoi9363]

dear joy,you can see some sages of modern Times if you search for Sri ramakrishna paramahamsa,Sri Aurobindo,Ramana maharishi,Sri Nisargadutta Maharaj,Ramesh Balsekar and Mata Amruthanandamayi.

[@Nikhil1986u]

Great explanation..

[@Consciousplanetorg]

Subscribed! u guys are doing incredible job ...keep expanding the vedanta knowledge Namastey _/\_

[@nikelike2008]

In today's modern world how it is possible to learn vedic mantras and more importantly its accurate pronunciation. I am 26 year old boy but i can see the mantras and its meaning on website, but how can i speak them correctly? Please reply

[@IndianVedas]

nikelike2008 You can join some Vedic Chanting classes in your neighbourhood. To learn from scratch, you will need to join some ashram/gurukul.

[@nikelike2008]

thanks a lot for the reply. Can you give any examples of such gurukuls

[@IndianVedas]

Depends where you are staying... You can start with a Sanskrit Dept in a Univ if u r in a city. Otherwise Google it!

[@nikelike2008]

+Indian Vedas---Thanks for the work you are doing. Will you in future do a video on "YOG". I got initiated into Kriya Yog and it has led my journey to beyond physical world. The reason I am asking is that the Vedas and Yog are related (I am not a scholar or realized being but i hope you get my point.)

[@vineetabbi]

Hi Uttara, thanks. Good one!

[@moirangthemvishalsingh]

i want to be a student a vedanta..plz refer me a book,course or institute to learn it

[@IndianVedas]

+vishal singh As replied in your other comment.

[@sanjiivvbbatish2463]

Awesome...

[@BCistaan]

brilliant !!!!

[@nbnyaynit]

Is vedas are different with every human or its standard for all. If it was made for some special community then haw can every one follow that. i am still confuse with that concept. do you think today all cast and community should read vedas.

[@IndianVedas]

Yes, the Vedas are for everybody on Earth, as well as on any other planet where humans may be there. The essential Dharma propounded in them is Saarvabhauma (for the whole planet), Saarvajanika (for every person irrespective of their position in society, etc.) and Saarvakaalika (for all times). This is because they do not contain rules for when to pray, how many times to pray, etc. Just like the Theory of Relativity is the same for all, all generic truths are common to all, without distinction for caste, creed and religion. However, there is another type of Dharma which is specific, e.g., the duties of a parent, that of a child, that of a king, etc. Here, also the dictums that are given in the Vedas are timeless, and define generic duties and responsibilities, also known as Dharma.

[@mukmama]

Sorry but what was the meaning of last sutra? 17m35s Indian Vedas??

[@IndianVedas]

The verse says that to attain God we have to sit alone in meditation. That involves retracting one's senses into one's mind which itself ponders over the greatness of God and His creation. Slowly, even the mind is silenced and the Soul connects directly with God.

[@mukmama]

can God can be attained only by Meditation?

[@IndianVedas]

Mahesh Rajmane No, it is a long road. This is the last step...

[@mukmama]

YES

[@bhartithakkar100]

Thank you

[@atmabodha5415]

Wonderful.

[@tukisam2624]

Agni in the Vedas not only mean Fire it means energy.

[@surmil]

Excellent presentation. There is just one small question. There is no mention of Sanyas Ashram in Vedas. The word Moksha is also not found in Vedas.

[@MR-dy1ey]

thank u for imparting such a huge source of knowledge. for quite sometime i've been in psychological crisis about the misrepresentation of scared text like vedas in unethical manner. i started learning sanskrit a month ago but couldn't make my way through as i started with the shrimad bagvad geeta . can u plz suggest me some basic books which can help me in understanding n learning sanskrit from basic lvl. after reading "THE BATTLE FOR SANSKRIT-by rajiv malhotra" there been a passion inside me to learn n know more about it. I'LL be happy to hear from u. once again thank u

[@IndianVedas]

+MR 1 Please try courses from Sanskrit Bharati samskritabharati.org/ There correspondence course in 4 parts, each of 6 month duration will give you a good grounding in Sanskrit.All the best! Keep the passion going!

[@PrianshuBhat]

Thank you mam

[@newhandle222]

Its awesome how simply you have explained the path to know more about Vedas. Will you guide me in knowing which book I should start reading to start my journey . I am comfortable in Hindi and English for a starter. Sanskrit would be difficult for me in the beginning. Appreciate the mentor-ship.

[@IndianVedas]

Thanks for your kind comments, Sushil. To start your journey, I would highly recommend two books by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj, in Hindi - Satyartha Prakash and Rigvedaadi-bhaashya-bhoomika. You can get these from Arsh Sahitya Prachar Trust, Delhi; Paropkaarini Sabha, Ajmer; or an Arya Samaj close to you.

[@newhandle222]

Indian Vedas Thanks a lot for the quick reply. i will surely go for these books and share my experience about the same.

[@rambhakthanuman6585]

very simply explained..thank you very much

[@rameshnaidum]

Nice work

[@naturesvoice1631]

thank you

[@ashishmandlik7056]

How can I learn Vedic Sanskrit.? I have purchased Sanskrit learning book, but after watching this video I am able to understand that only this much not enough. I want to study Vedas., Will You Please guide me. Thank you.

[@IndianVedas]

It is indeed true that you have to do lot more to study the Vedas by yourself. However, you can make a beginning by studying Swami Dayanand Saraswati's Satyarth Prakash (available in both the original Hindi and an English translation). Then Swamiji's Rgvedaadi-bhaashya-bhoomikaa will give you a good grounding and introduction for further study.For studying Vaidika Sanskrit, it is important to learn Laukika Sanskrit first. So, go ahead and study that anyway.

[@सहायताचैनल]

धन्यवाद

[@aghaashfaq8050]

is there concept of idol worship in vedas?

[@IndianVedas]

The Vedas are categorically against idol-worship.

[@sidztravelblog2968]

I don't not understand Sanskrit so can I find the Vedas in English with all the details as given in the origin Sanskrit text...if yes can you advice me the names of such books with authors...thankyou

[@IndianVedas]

+Siddharth Sunar Please obtain a copy of an English translation of all four Vedas with all the mantras given in Sanskrit, authored by Swami Dayanand Saraswati and translated by Dr. Tulsi Ram, published by Arsh Sahitya Prachar Trust, Delhi. You can order by post from them - elibrary.thearyasamaj.org/browse_by/view_more_books/18/Arsh-Sahitya-Prachar-Trust/publisher.

[@helianthussuryakanti650]

you can read shri aurobindo n shri ramana maharishi.may be helpful to understand the essence.

[@karan200590]

hello indian vedas , i am very eager to learn sanskrit. can you tell me where can i start to learn sanskit at home?

[@rajibdas2011]

Thanks

[@SuperBooboohaha]

interesting...................

[@kannano3652]

nice

[@IndianVedas]

Please do see my other videos at - kzbin.info

[@bikramkalsi1]

+Indian Vedas DUDE! You kick ass!

[@kishorraval5682]

Veryfine this explain perfect ved GNAN

[@rajibdas2011]

I want know all vedas but I don't understand in English I want to know my own language in bangla

[@IndianVedas]

+Rajib Das Yes, it is better to read the Vedas in regional languages, as English authors are influenced by Western thinkers. I am sorry, I do not know about commentaries on the Vedas in Bangla! Maybe you can Google online...

[@IndianVedas]

Thx!

[@roy09ism]

first ved sanskrit mein hah 2nd koi bolta bi hah translation karke toh English me ab jinko sirf hindi aati hah wo kidder ja kar sune

[@IndianVedas]

Hindi-bhaasheeyon ke liye to bahut aasaanee hai. Krpayaa Swaami Dayaanand Saraswati kaa Satyaartha Prakaasha padhein.

[@nikhilkumarsingh5933]

ise ap hindi m bolo na..

[@IndianVedas]

avashya ji, parantu kya apne mera Hindi video dekha - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ_FnJ9ups-iqpo Tamil mein bhi maine video banaya hai, lekin in bhaashaaon mein koi dekhata nahin hai...