Updated March 24th 2025, 12:21 IST
The 62nd Akhil Bharatiya Shastrotsav held at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar was a grand celebration that infused a new awareness and reverence for Indian culture and the Vedas. The event created a remarkable atmosphere with the flowing Ganga, the golden hue of sunset, and the twinkling lights of lamps, where thousands of scholars and devotees collectively recited scriptures.
The main objective of this event was to establish the Indian knowledge tradition on a global platform. Scholars recited verses from the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga Sutras, creating a divine symphony. During the Ganga Aarti, the atmosphere resonated with devotion, providing a unique spiritual experience illuminated by the light of lamps.
Swami Ramdev emphasized the significance of the Vedas and scriptures, stating that they are not merely religious texts but the art of living. He stressed the need to embrace Indian culture and eternal traditions. Acharya Balakrishna, the Vice-Chancellor of Patanjali University, also highlighted the Vedas and scriptures as the supreme elements of life, filled with knowledge capable of guiding the world.
Professor Srinivas Varkhedi, Vice-Chancellor of the Central Sanskrit University, described the event as a world record and underscored the importance of reviving the Sanskrit language and Indian knowledge tradition.
Thus, this event in Haridwar was not just a spiritual festival but a symbol of a new wave of renaissance in Indian culture. It will serve as a source of inspiration for future generations and promote the dissemination of the Vedas, Upanishads, Ayurveda, and Yoga. The 62nd Akhil Bharatiya Shastrotsav held at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar was a grand celebration that infused a new awareness and reverence for Indian culture and the Vedas. The event created a remarkable atmosphere with the flowing Ganga, the golden hue of sunset, and the twinkling lights of lamps, where thousands of scholars and devotees collectively recited scriptures.
The main objective of this event was to establish the Indian knowledge tradition on a global platform. Scholars recited verses from the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga Sutras, creating a divine symphony. During the Ganga Aarti, the atmosphere resonated with devotion, providing a unique spiritual experience illuminated by the light of lamps.
Swami Ramdev emphasized the significance of the Vedas and scriptures, stating that they are not merely religious texts but the art of living. He stressed the need to embrace Indian culture and eternal traditions. Acharya Balakrishna, the Vice-Chancellor of Patanjali University, also highlighted the Vedas and scriptures as the supreme elements of life, filled with knowledge capable of guiding the world.
Professor Srinivas Varkhedi, Vice-Chancellor of the Central Sanskrit University, described the event as a world record and underscored the importance of reviving the Sanskrit language and Indian knowledge tradition.
Thus, this event in Haridwar was not just a spiritual festival but a symbol of a new wave of renaissance in Indian culture. It will serve as a source of inspiration for future generations and promote the dissemination of the Vedas, Upanishads, Ayurveda, and Yoga.
Published March 24th 2025, 12:21 IST