Vedic Metaphysics

First time in the history of India, in 1958, a Sankaracarya visited West. The author, His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracarya Sri Bharati Krsna Tirtha of Puri, went to America at the invitation of the Self Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, to spread the message of Vedanta. This book is a compilation of some of his discourses delivered there. These discourses by a saint-yogi and master of ancient Indian scriptures, also well-versed in modern sciences, give the essentials of Vedanta. They combine authenticity of thought with simplicity of language. Being couched in the contemporary idiom they will be found to be particularly suited to the modern mind. Though addressed to American audiences, the discourses carry a message of eternal truth and of universal application. The steps of spiritual inquiry and the paths of God-realisation outlined in them will be of immense practical use to the readers in their quest for the Supreme.

The ?Vedas? are considered ?divine? in origin and are assumed to be revelations from God. In traditional Hinduism, the Vedas were to be learnt only by the ?upper? caste Hindus. The ?lower castes? (Sudras) and so-called ?untouchables? (who were outside the Hindu social order) were forbidden from even hearing to its recitation. In recent years, there have been claims that the Vedas contain the cure to AIDS and the production of electricity.Here the authors probe into Vedic Mathematics (that gained renown during the revivalist Hindutva rule in India and was introduced into school syllabus in several states); and explore if it is really ?Vedic? in origin or ?Mathematics? in content. To gain a better understanding of its imposition, we interviewed students, teachers, parents, educationists and activists. We analyze this problem using models like Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM), Fuzzy Relational Maps (FRM) and newly constructed Fuzzy Dynamical System (and their Neutrosophic Analogues). The issue of imposition of Vedic Mathematics into the school curriculum involves religious politics, caste supremacy, apart from elementary arithmetic ? so we use fuzzy and neutrosophic techniques to gain acute insight into how students have been affected because of this politically motivated syllabus revision.

All of us have heard about the Vedas, but how many of us know what is there in them?In fact, scriptures and classics of any nation are its true heritage, laying a firm foundation for its people to follow.The Vedas are India s and the world s oldest scriptures, believed to have been directly revealed by God.This book gives a clear and concise account on select aspects of the Vedas, which help dispel ignorance, superstition and false beliefs. the Vedas are replete with guidelines to solve varied problems social, economic, political, scientific, mental or any other.The message of the Vedas holds relevance for anybody and everybody - whether a scientist, politician, or educationist,a parent or a pofessional. Understanding and following the essence of the Vedas ensures a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous life.Some Glimpses:*Birth and essence of Vedas, Vedic Principles:-The Rig Veda contains hymns in praise of all devatas.It also describes the better way of living.-Yajur spells ritualistic procedure of Yagna.-Sama Veda demonstrates how to conquer the enemy with love and conciliatory words.-Atharva Veda contains many hymns to ward of evil and hardship, and to destroy the enemy.*Scientific knowledge and outlook as demonstred by Vedas.The Sun never sets or rises and it is the earth that rotates.(Sama Veda-121)*Vedic Mathematics *Art of Warfare*Prayers and their Rewards in Vedas*Vedic Religion and Indian Society.

This book aims to ensure students not only overcome their fear of numbers but befriend them. The book provides ample opportunities to play with numbers as it teaches how to solve a problem in multiple ways, in contrast to the rigid conventional system where students have to rely only on one method. With the flexibility of the Vedic system, the learners have a choice and they can choose the appropriate method to solve a problem more quickly and efficiently, rendering them to be innovative and self-confident. Overall, they find it fun. Vedic methods are very simple yet extremely powerful. They teach us how to solve difficult problems mentally with ease. This book contains 120 lessons on topics from Arithmetic and Algebra, 300+ examples for conceptual clarity and 4000+ questions for practice. Each lesson comes with superfast mental calculation techniques. Written in simple language, it is a self-learning book for teachers and students of grades 6 to 12.

There is renewed interest all over the country in the famous book Vedic Mathematics written by the late Shankaracharya of Puri Bharati Krishna Tirthji (1884-1960). Considering the importance of the contents of the book the Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan has undertaken a programme of Seminars and Workshops on various issues connected with that book. The first major workshop was organised by the Pratishthan at Jaipur in association with Rajasthan University. As it was felt that the papers presented at this workshop as also the discussion that followed would be of interest to larger sections of teachers, students and the general public it was decided to bring out a publication containing useful material duly edited by Dr H.C. Khare Chairman of the expert group constituted by the Pratishthan. It is hoped that this publication will provide stimulation for further research.