Book: Veidic Dharma

Author: Shivaraj Acharya Kaudinyayan

Publisher:

Swadhayashala

Price: Rs 500

Pages: 800

Kathmandu :

Shivaraj Acharya Kaudinyayan has authored Veidic Dharma, a book in Nepali that contains the Vedic teachings that our ancestors have left for us in Sanskrit. The book is a summary of all the four Veda, six Vedanga, 56 Smriti and 18 Purana.

One might feel uncomfortable to believe in the existence of god, but Dharma does not only mean worshipping of an idol, it is rather a way to lead a harmonious life, be dutiful and responsible towards oneself, one’s family, society, nation and the humanity, according to the book. Veidic Dharma has introductions to each tradition and school of thoughts — from Vedic era till date — in a readable style with the original Sanskrit reference. It also provides comprehensive information about the festivals.

Religion gives us an identity and a belonging to a society to which we relate. It is rather sad that today it has become a cause to more problems than solutions. The book forces the readers to seriously think on scientific bases of Vedic religion.

From the study of various religions and advances in modern science, one can come to a logical conclusion that it is science that can bring emancipation to humanity from the ravages of famine and starvation, deadly diseases, and will provide people with food, clothing and shelter. “And it is the Veda that guides us to live a responsible, healthy and harmonious life. If we follow the Vedic lifestyle, we will be free of all the worldly woes,” claims the book.

In this age of science, we must think in terms of scientific and verifiable evidence and not in terms of dogma. And this book will certainly help people to clearly differentiate between the religious dogma and the scientific Vedic life.

The book is useful to researchers and students alike. It can be used as a means of education, reference or inspiration, as the author — an avid follower of Vedic life-style himself — has penned down his years of experience in rather simple words to the benefit of mankind.