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Vedic Wisdom: Selected Verses from the Vedas Material Gain and for Spiritual Happiness

By: Publication details: New Delhi: V&S Publishers, 2011Description: 144ISBN:
  • 9789381384084
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 294.5921 MEH
Summary: The Four Vedas RIG SAMA, YAJUR and ATHARVA are the fountainhead of ancient Indian philosophy, traditions and practices. It is believed that in the beginning of creation, Vedas were revealed by GOD for the benefit of mankind. The meaning of Vedas is knowledge. The Vedas are supposed to contain true knowledge in seed form. It is enjoined upon mankind to understand, develop, utilize and propagate this knowledge for individual and universal welfare. The Vedic knowledge is a key to material as well as spiritual happiness. The Vedas contain over 20, 000 verses, which make for four large volumes, quite a difficult proposition for the layman to study and fully understand. This small book includes only around 160 selected verses, which cover major aspects of human life. These are divine instructions for all mankind without any distinction and for all times.
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The Four Vedas RIG SAMA, YAJUR and ATHARVA are the fountainhead of ancient Indian philosophy, traditions and practices. It is believed that in the beginning of creation, Vedas were revealed by GOD for the benefit of mankind. The meaning of Vedas is knowledge. The Vedas are supposed to contain true knowledge in seed form. It is enjoined upon mankind to understand, develop, utilize and propagate this knowledge for individual and universal welfare. The Vedic knowledge is a key to material as well as spiritual happiness.
The Vedas contain over 20, 000 verses, which make for four large volumes, quite a difficult proposition for the layman to study and fully understand. This small book includes only around 160 selected verses, which cover major aspects of human life. These are divine instructions for all mankind without any distinction and for all times.

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