The study of Mahabharata, the only surviving historical document, enables one to know about the scientific and cultural legacy of great India. This paper tries to unravel the scientific and technological advancement of India at the age of Mahabharata, i.e. 5000 years ago when Indian civilization was at its pinnacle. This study would help proper portrayal of India's past scientific achievements thereby recognition of India's contribution to the world civilization in science and technology.

The present book makes an humble attempt to analyze the various conflicting and contradictory views about the person of Jesus. Most of the scholarly findings were relating the legends associated with Jesus the Christ with Lord Krishna of India, others were finding Buddhist element in his teachings and character. Yet another type of studies were negating the historicity of Jesus the Christ. In view of all these conflicting and contradictory findings one gets confused and face a volley of questions as to whether Jesus really lived in India. Whether there was any person known as Jesus in first century. Was he born to a virgin or not? Was he born on Dec. 25th or some other date? Did he really start preaching at the age of 30? Was he reincarnated from Baptist John? Was he a good shepherd or cowherd? Whether he was born in Bethlehem or Nazareth. This compelling book tries to solve the Jesus riddle in the presence of the plethora of stories woven around the Jesus.

The present translation depicts the Vedic scientific aspect of Srimad Bhagvad Gitaakeeping its spiritual, ethical and philosophical aspect intact without giving any religious colouring which is not at all intended by its narrator, author of script writer. It has been attempted that the basic tenets of Srimad Bhagvad Gita are presented in the most modern suitable terms both for learned and laity. The philosophical concepts like the concept of life, death, rebirth etc. have been elaborated scientifically for the benefit of our readers. Hope the learned readers will find this compendium of Vedic philosophy and science most interesting and useful to determine the future curse of their life to reach their cherished goal on material or spiritual plane.

The origin of humanity on the globe is very hotly debated issue today. Now with the emergence of many branches of science, this issue is investigated from different angles and aspects. Earlier archaeology was only the tool to ascertain the antiquity and origin of human beings on the various parts of globe. In the light of new researches into various sciences, the present authors attempt to revisit and re-examine the available data of confronting views put forth by different scholars and historians. This attempt may help ascertain the origin and expansion of human beings on the globe without any prejudices and pre-conceived notions. The data mainly consists of the studies pursued in archaeology, history, literary references, linguistics, Populaton studies and genetics.

The present work makes a humble reappraisal of the observations of Vedic seers on the origin and evolution of first speech on this planet. Findings here set aside conventional notion regarding the origin of speech and tries to present the actual picture behind the caption ‘Divine Origin of Speech.’ This work also attempts to discover the sequence of origin of various phonemic sounds. The first ever origin of action sounds and their development into attributives and final culmination into agent sounds. It also underlies those rules that determine the origin of other languages of Indo-European stock from their original source directly or indirectly. The present work also takes into account various phonetic theories evolved by various linguists from time to time in the light of new findings of the present study.

This monograph examines the nature, scope, and foundational principles of Vedic science and technology in ancient India. It aims to provide a systematic framework for understanding how scientific knowledge and technological practices were conceptualized, developed, and transmitted within the Vedic intellectual tradition. Unlike earlier discussions that treat Vedic knowledge either purely as religious literature or as scattered references to practical knowledge, this study attempts to define Vedic science and technology as a coherent domain of inquiry rooted in the philosophical, cosmological, and empirical traditions of ancient India.

Satyarth Prakash’ (Light of Truth) is the Magnum opus of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the living embodiment of Vedic life and thought and the illustrious son of India who founded the Arya Samaj movement. It occupies a prominent place in the Classical, Religious and Philosophical literature of the world. Its main objective is to depict the true face of Hinduism and to set an agenda for reformation of world religions in the larger of interest of humanity. The present English translation is conspicuous for its richness of thought and plucking out the actual and factual intention of the original author in the most modern English terms. This edition is beneficial to both learned and laity, as it brings home the main theme in a very simple and lucid language and all technical aspects dealing with grammar and etymology have been cited under footnotes to serve the purpose of the reference to the scholars.

The present work is an humble attempt to gather together different views of western scholars expressed by them from time to time in the form of research works, research papers, writings, contribution into Encyclopaedia, Journals, Magazines and invited papers/articles that appeared from time to time in different Arya Magazines . Through these views we discover in Dayananda a great nationalist, great socialist, great democrat, great humanist, great animist, great egalitarian, great utilitarian, great liberator even before the birth of these ideas in the Indian state. He was a staunch supporter of human rights, social justice and equality irrespective of gender, caste, class, race, religion and region. At the same time he was a great philosopher, great thinker, great Vedic scholar and what not. This book should not be taken as merely a compilation of western scholars' views about Rishi Dayananda, but a compendium of live telecast of the Dayananda's movement in India in 19th century and his domination of Indian scenario enslaved then politically and economically by Christians, religiously by Muslims and culturally by Hindu Pundits. One will find how Rishi Dayananda frustrated the political motives of British rulers, evangelical agenda of Christian missionaries and Muslim Maulvis and exposed the dogmatic Hindu Priesthood by virtue of his sharp intellect, indomitable oratory, brave and bold attacks and formidable spiritual power. The readers of this book should not expect always a phraseology of praise from the western scholars and thinkers in respect of Dayanand. They have their own understanding of Dayanand. Sometimes they are led by their own misconstrued notions and prejudices. Sometimes they try to understand Dayanand in the light of their own philosophical, cultural and religious background which stands in sharp contrast to that of the East. Their disputed observations have been duly answered by the author of the present lines in the footnotes. The footnotes supplied by the by the author of present lines contains author's name. The footnotes that do not contain any mention of a name have been contributed by the original reviewers of Dayanand. Through the observations of western scholars, one thing is clear that the western scholarship could not afford analysis of India without analysing Dayanand's role. Dayanand was hailed as a seer and Rishi. This shows the importance Dayanand had in the eyes of western scholarship not only for the making of modern India but for the entire humanity in the 19th century.

The present work is a compilation of 231 letters written by Swami Dayanand Sarasvati in 19th Century to his followers, opponents and other scholars contemporary to him. These letters from Swami Dayanand Sarasvati will give you an idea of Dayanand’s life style. His way of working and dealing with his subordinates and treatment meted out by him to his rivals and other persons coming into his contact. It is earnestly hopped that the readers and researchers both will find this compilation very significant from the point of view of the history of 19th century India in general and Arya Samaj movement in particular.

This book is a collection of tributes given to Swami Dayanand by various News papers and magazines across India and Pakistan at his sudden demise.

Vedic Science is the only Journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in different areas of Vedic Sciences and scientific Interpretation of Vedas and allied literature. Vedic Science Journal was founded in 1999 by eminent Vedic Scholars Dr. Ravi Prakash Arya and Late Ram Narain Arya as the mouth piece of Indian Foundation for Vedic Science. Since then Dr. Ravi Prakash Arya is serving as the Editor-in-Chief of this Journal and Ram Narain Arya served as the Patron between 1999 and 2010. Vedic Science was published by International Vedic Vision New York between 2000 to 2009. Now it is being published by Amazon books USA, so that it may become accessible to all on the globe.

Vedic Science is the only Journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in different areas of Vedic Sciences and scientific Interpretation of Vedas and allied literature. Vedic Science Journal was founded in 1999 by eminent Vedic Scholars Dr. Ravi Prakash Arya and Late Ram Narain Arya as the mouth piece of Indian Foundation for Vedic Science. Since then Dr. Ravi Prakash Arya is serving as the Editor-in-Chief of this Journal and Ram Narain Arya served as the Patron between 1999 and 2010. Vedic Science was published by International Vedic Vision New York between 2000 to 2009. Now it is being published by Amazon books USA, so that it may become accessible to all on the globe.

Vedic Science is the only Journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in different areas of Vedic Sciences and scientific Interpretation of Vedas and allied literature. Vedic Science Journal was founded in 1999 by eminent Vedic Scholars Dr. Ravi Prakash Arya and Late Ram Narain Arya as the mouth piece of Indian Foundation for Vedic Science. Since then Dr. Ravi Prakash Arya is serving as the Editor-in-Chief of this Journal and Ram Narain Arya served as the Patron between 1999 and 2010. Vedic Science was published by International Vedic Vision New York between 2000 to 2009. Now it is being published by Amazon books USA, so that it may become accessible to all on the globe.

he present work makes a humble reappraisal of the observations of Vedic seers on the origin and evolution of first speech on this planet. Findings here set aside conventional notion regarding the origin of speech and tries to present the actual picture behind the caption ‘Divine Origin of Speech.’ This work also attempts to discover the sequence of origin of various phonemic sounds. The first ever origin of action sounds and their development into attributives and final culmination into agent sounds. It also underlies those rules that determine the origin of other languages of Indo-European stock from their original source directly or indirectly. The present work also takes into account various phonetic theories evolved by various linguists from time to time in the light of new findings of the present study.

Dhanurveda, the standard work on Vedic military science being lost, the dissertations on the science found in the Mahabharata, the Agni Purana, Akasha Bhairava Tantra, Kautilya Arthashastra, Manusmriti, Matsya Purana, Mahabharata, Manasollasa, Yukti Kalpa Taru, Vishnudharmottara Purana, Veeramitrodaya, Samarangana Sootradhara, Shukraneeti, and other small works on Dhanurveda like Aushanas Dhanurveda, Vasishtha Dhanurveda, Sadashiva Dhanurveda and Neeti Prakashika are the only source of information on the subject left to us.The present work takes into account all the data available to the present author in fragment form or manuscript form or the published form of various treatises of Dhanurveda, so that a factual and actual picture of military science or the science of warfare in ancient India may be drawn for the modern day readers and researchers.The present work also contains the English Translation of the Vasishtha and Sadashiva Dhanurvedas as Appendix 1 & 2 with illustrations wherever necessary.

The present treatise deals with the concept of energy held in Vedas. It sheds ample good light on mass energy of universe, solar energy, geothermal energy, field energy, bio-energy of earth and the Vedic method of harnessing various energy forms human use.

The present book is the re-edited and revised form of the English Translation of Loius Jaacolliot's original masterpiece in French titled as "La Bible Dans L'Inde". The book was published in 1876 in Paris by Librairie Internaionale, A Lacroix Et Cie Editeurs. Later its English translation was also published by G.W. Dillingham Publishers New York titled as "Bible in India : Hindu Origin of Hebrews and Christian Revelations." The present book projects India as the cradle of world civilisations. The original author wants to prove that India's contribution to the west was underestimated due to prejudiced views of the European scholars. The author successfully proves with shreds of evidence that roots of Judeo-Christianity are located in India.

We are pleased to bring out the fourth edition of 'New Discoveries About Vedic Sarasvati'. This edition has many new features. It has been supplied with maps depicting various flows of Sarasvati in various phases right from the Vedic period down to the Mahabharata period as described in the vast Vedic and post Vedic literature. This edition will help readers and researchers to understand the various misconceptions about Vedic Sarasvati. This work would also help the archaeologists, historians and other scholars interested in the study of Vedic Sarasvati to formulate their views and theories on the origin and evolution of Vedic Sarasvati as per the description of Sarasvati available in the Vedic and post Vedic Sanskrit literature. Since Sarasvati is purely a Vedic concept and as such no one has the moral right to make surmises and postulate imaginary theories without their assumptions being supported by the relevant Vedic and Puranic records. It is also fervently hoped that the publication of this edition would help the readers and scholars to develop a view of Vedic Sarasvati in right and proper perspective.

Origin of calendars is a subject that may interest one and all. Throughout the world, different calendars have been in vogue from time to time. Now everybody is following the Gregorian calendar. Before reaching the present stage, we had to pass through many stages to bring out the calendar to this perfect state. Here we shall take into account all facts underlying the origin and development of calendars in the world.

Yoga is the science of Psycho-engineering. Just as physical sciences and technologies involve kinetic and potential energies for their operation, similarly science of psycho-engineering and maantrika technology developed in ancient India was based on Bhaavanaa Sanskaara or psychic energy. Yogadarshan teaches us as to how to pool the psychic energy and utilize it in achieving various siddhis or divine powers. Yoga enables one to command over one’s mental functions or processes. It helps us to develop a particular type of feeling suited to one’s life. The present book is a humble attempt to delve deep into the various psychological concepts dealt with in Yogadarshan and to find out the relevance of psychotherapy available in Yogadarshan in the treatment of present-day psychological disorders distressing the humanity at large.

This treatise discusses in detail the scientific significance of Indian Festivals. It proves that festivals in India are not meant for worship, offering for deities etc. but they have a scientific basis and coincide with seasonal changes.

Concordance of Vedic Mantras as per Devata and Rishi' has been prepared to enable the readers and the researchers to carry out comparative studies regarding the seers and their respective visualizations. This concordance is a ready reference to all the deities, and the seers who worked on them along with the mantras revealed to them deity-wise as compiled in the four major SaŠhitÈs of the Vedas. This concordance has listed 951 Devatas underlying great laws of the spiritual, astronomical and physical nature visualized by various high spirited Rishis in the beginning of the origin of the human civilization on this globe. The various names of seers enlisted under a particular Devata head also reveal the extensive interest of various seers for the particular field of the research in the beginning of humanity on the Globe. The publication of this concordance also marks the beginning of the rational, scientific and factual translation of ancient-most scientific literature of the world.

The Vedas cannot be comprehended well until and unless the Rishi (seer) and Devata (subject matter) is properly understood. In the Vedas, we find that a particular subject was visualized and encoded in the form of Mantras by more than one seer. Under the circumstances, it would be interesting to conduct a comparative and critical study of the nature and types of the various subject matters visualized by various seers from their various subjective angles. This comparative analysis would provide a clear-cut picture as to what extent the various seers have differed or agreed in their visualization of a particular phenomenon (subject matter). This study would also provide a great help in deducing the actual intention of the original seer while interpreting the Vedic texts. In addition, the comparative picture of the various seers and deities would also help solve the various riddles impregnating the actual names of the seers, their surnames and the deities visualized by them. To enable the readers and the researchers to carry out such comparative studies regarding the seers and their respective visualizations, 'Concordance of Vedic Mantras as per Rishi and Devata' has been prepared. This concordance is a ready reference to all the seers and who worked on various subjects along with the mantras revealed to them deity-wise as compiled in the four major Samhitas of the Vedas. This concordance has listed 796 seers and the Deities visualised by them. in the beginning of the origin of the human civilization on this globe.

The present concordance is a revised, updated, improved (technique-wise and otherwise) and enlarged DevanÈgrÏ version of Bloomfield’s famous Vedic Concordance. It is a great reference work on the Vedas comprising of an alphabetic pÈda (quarter part) index of Vedic Mantras involving 120 Vedic texts. Following salient features have made the present edition more significant and valuable : The present concordance being in Devanagari script would give the readers the taste of the actual Mantra-pÈdas of the Vedic texts. It would also help the readers to understand the Vedic Mantras in a more easy and lucid manner. It contains the correct alphabetical order of various entries from the point of Devanagari orthographic system wherever Bloomfield failed to maintain. Though Bloomfield tried his best to represent the Vedic lores in a most perfect manner through Roman letters by applying diacritical marks, still nasal sounds, supra segmental sounds like jihvamooleeya and upadhmaneeya sounds could not be represented as perfectly as they should have been. Bloomfield could not distinguish between many Sanskrit sounds represented in devanagari script through his diacritical system. Moreover the diacritical system adopted by him has become outdated these days. Under the circumstances, a new student trained in the current system will find lot of difficulties to make out the century’s old system adopted and applied by him. So, the present author thought it appropriate and justified to present the Vedic concordance in the Devanagari script in an updated, revised and improved manner. We are pleased to announce that the much awaited fourth vol. has finally seen the light of the day. It is hoped that this complete four vol. work will be of great significance to all serious researchers of the Vedas. The author had to toil hard to make it palatable and as perfect as possible, still the mistakes of proof here and there cannot be ruled out.

This is the first type of work in the history of Sanskrit linguistics. Though a number of studies on the grammatical and linguistic aspects of Vedic and Classical Sanskrit have been carried out, yet a comprehensive study taking into account various aspects of Sanskrit language from the point of modern linguistics, has remained a desideratum. The few efforts made in this direction are neither comprehensive nor systematic in their treatment. Thus a need for an exhaustive and comprehensive study of the two stages of the development of Sanskrit language from the point of view of modern linguistics, was felt since long. Keeping in view of the necessity of such a study, this work dealing with the phonology of the two stages has been carried out. The contrastive study of phonology of Vedic and Classical Sanskrit will cater to the need of Sanskrit scholars and students interested in a contrastive and comparative analysis of Vedic and Classical Sanskrit.

India is credited with highly advance knowledge system since ancient times. Vedas and post-Vedic literature composed in Sanskrit has been the storehouse of various branches of knowledge on science, spirituality, philosophy, culture, civilization, economy, polity, law and management, ayurveda, yoga, pharmacy. This knowledge was documented from time to time and carried forward for future generations until the mass-scale destruction of Sanskrit manuscripts to plunder and loot and devastation of libraries of Nalanda, Takshshila, Vikramshila and Ujjain. It is also a fact that intellectual tradition of India has been subjected to utter neglect and stagnation and so there is an absence of Indian accounts in academic texts of India. As such, there is an ardent need to initiate a process to unlock these systems of knowledge currently atrophied due to centuries of neglect and stagnation. In view of the above, the present study was undertaken. This work is a humble attempt to apprise the readers about the advancement of Engineering and Technology in Ancient India in various fields. Hope the students and scholars will find this books equally interesting and useful in their academics pursuits in Anceint Indian Civilizational Knowledge System.

The present work is the first ever attempt to present all Sandhya and Havana mantras with a scientific significance both in Hindi and English for the Hindi and English speaking readers to understand the scientific import of the Vedic mantras involved in the ritual of Sandhya and Havana. Hope the readers of Vedic prayers will welcome this new edition and immensely benefit themselves with the scientific import of the mantras involved in Vedic Sandhya and Havana to be performed by followers of Vedas and Arya Samaj regularly.

This commentary is going to be the first-ever systematic exhaustive and extensive attempt in the history of Vedic interpretation. The present work deals with the first four Suktas comprising of 50 mantras. The Saṁhitā pātha of the Ṛgveda, is supplied with padapātha; each vocable has been rendered with grammatical, accentuation, lexicon and exegetical notes, so as to present a full exposition of each and every vocable. In the present work a humble attempt has been made to render scientific (adhidaivika), spiritual (adhyatamika) and Socio-political (adhibhautika) translation of Vedic lores following Padapāthakāras, Brāhmanas, Nairuktas, Aitihāsikas, Naidānas, ancient commentators like Skandhswami and Sayana and modern interpreters of the Veda like Swami Dayananda Saraswati and Sri Aurobindo.

So far as the chronology of Indian history is concerned, Indian writers were well versed in astronomy. They have given astronomical dateline everywhere whether it is literary sources or epigraphic records. So, the need is to formulate an ancient calendar so that the dateline given into literature and epigraphic records may be verified and a true chronology of Indian history may be constructed. The present author has made an humble attempt to construct the 7000 years old calendar and has successfully verified the astronomical dateline quoted in epigraphic records, Puranas and other Sanskrit texts to fix the epochs of various events of Indian history and personalities. Hope the present work will be helpful to learn and laity alike for understanding the actual and factual dateline of Indian history.

The present work deals with the Vedic Science of Weather Modification. It lays down the theory and principles of Vedic operation for inducing rain and anti-rain. It also briefs up the readers with methods of rainmaking attempted in India from time to time right from the Vedic period down to the present day. It also highlights the methods of weather forecast (from short range to long range) applied by the ancient Indians. This is the second revised, updated and enlarged edition. It features new chapters on Somayaga (Vedic Science of Rain-formation) and Agnisomiya Pasuyaga (The Process of Rain-formation as defined in the Vedas). In this new edition, some of the chapters forming the part of the first edition were found not so relevant as to be dealt with in the domain of Vedic Meteorology, so they have been deleted. For instance, Appendix III on ‘Nature of Science and Technology in the Vedic Age’ and Chapter 2 on ‘Origin and Evolution of Universe’ have been deleted from this edition as separate books have been demanded by our worthy readers on these two subjects

In India, philosophy has never been an intellectual pursuit of knowledge of Ultimate Reality. The task of a philosopher here is not over with the construction of a metaphysical system which satisfies the intellect. The chief concern of human life is permanent abolition of suffering and restlessness which is common characteristics of human beings.

All the languages of the world have an interesting and long history of their origin and development. All of them have stemmed from their original source, Sanskrit (Vedic Sanskrit) just like various off-shoots of a tree. Some of them are directly associated with their origin and so they are easily cognizable and decipherable. Some of them, having passed through labyrinthine process of their development, indirectly and traditionally find their association with the novel inhabitants and having influenced by their new physiological, geographical and sociological backgrounds lost their originality and assumed altogether a new distinct form thus giving rise to a new family or class of languages. Nevertheless, in a way or other they have also evolved from one common source i.e. Sanskrit (Vedic Sanskrit).

The fact is that ItihÈsa, in ancient times, was studied as a science and was classified into 25 branches. It was given the status of the fifth Veda. The present treatise sets aside all such accusations against India and Indian history as are unfounded and suggests some ways and means for the revival of the age-old historical tradition of BhÈrata incorporated and preserved safely in Puranas, in the records of Panjikaras existing at all the famous Tirtha sthalas of India and in the traditions of Magadhas and Sutas, who were given the liability of teaching and preaching the history of our country.

Rainmaking with the help of Yajna is a very old Vedic technique to induce rain by forming clouds and thereby seeding them with particular type of herbs. This paper briefs up the readers with methods of rainmaking attempted in India from time to time right from the Vedic period down to the present day. It also highlights the methods of weather forecast (from short range to long range) applied by the ancient Indians.

When the earth moves around the sun, Sun’s position in relation to Earth changes with the change of every solar month (represented by a Sankranti). The sun describes seven great circles of latitude on the earth during 12 months of a year. These seven great circles of latitude described by the sun are known as the seven major chhandas. In this monograph, a humble effort has been made to reveal that not only the Vedas deal with the science of cosmology but their composition has also a scientific background. Through this monograph, readers will find that how do the syllable count of Vedic Metres and Musical notes used for chanting metres have a scientific basis.

Bharat, the cradle of the world civilisations on the earth, is the place of origin of Vedas and through them the place of origin of all other sciences of the world. It is proved by the fact that from Vedic period till the time of Mahabharata war, science and technology were at its pinnacle. The seers of this land discovered all the laws underlying cosmic and physical creation and thereby developed a vast study material (literature) covering both the aspects of science, i.e. spiritual (metaphysical) and material (Astrophysical & physical) sciences. Who affords to forget those dark events of the human history and civilisation, when libraries at Nalanda, Vikramshila and Ujjain were set ablaze? Alexandrian library in the west too met the same fate at the hands of the enemies of civilisation. Had all the literature been preserved today intact, there would have been a different world in terms of history and sciences. Here we present a list of such scientific titles with or without their authors as are referred to in various Sanskrit texts and commentaries. Some of this literature has been located and documented, rest of the books have not been traced. With the help of this list scholars and readers working on ancient Indian sciences or interested in the scientific literature of the Bharat will be able to have an estimate of the numbers and types of the books written dealing with the various aspects of science and technology prevalent from ancient period till 18th century AD. They will also be obliged to trace more and more literature of this kind.

The present compilation, a humble attempt has been made to introduce readers to the Vedas and their various components. Hope it will enable our readers to understand the Vedas and Indian Intellectual tradition in right earnest. This treatise will also help you to understand various aspects and terms pertaining to the Vedas, the Vedic life and thought correctly and open up new vistas of research. It will also help you enhance your interest in this oldest literature of humankind on the globe. Hope our readers will find this work very helpful to brush up their knowledge on the ancient most literature of the world.

Thus Europeans developed their own subjective bias, dogmas and postulations in the name of ‘scientific objectivity’ to interpret the culture and history of the colonial people as per their suitability. They developed their own Eurocentric ideology and a historical framework based on their own history which was applied by them and is still applied by their followers to Indian and other cultures inappropriately. This distorted hermeneutic exercise of occidental scholars presented a flawed view of Indian culture and history. They were obsessed with fitting the data to their postulated and pre-conceived model. In this effort they first doubted and then completely negated and ignored Indian hermeneutics while interpreting Sanskrit literature, philosophy, culture and history. This resulted in the misleading interpretations of Sanskrit literature, philosophy, culture and Vedas. In this monograph, a humble attempt will be made to assess the viability of the western model of hermeneutics with respect to Indic Studies.

The book is colossal in content and classic in treatment. It refers to 550 authentic works in different languages besides inscriptions. This itself speaks volumes of the industry put in by the author in writing the book. The book contains eight chapters subdivided into 52 subchapters on various aspects of Indian culture and civilisation. The first chapter deals with Indian Constitution, Antiquity of Indian civilisation, Government, Indian Social system, Positions of women in Indian society, Foreign relations, the cause of India’s downfall. The second chapter deals with the questions of Indian colonisation of the ancient world. Third Chapter devoted to literature, Sanskrit language, Art of writing, Vedic literature, Poetry, Drama, Purȇas. Chapter four discusses the six systems of Indian philosophy and Bhagavad GÏtÈ. Chapter fifth takes into account ancient Indian sciences of Medicine, Mathematics, Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Astronomy, Military Science, Music and other sciences. The sixth chapter covers various arts like architecture and sculpture, weaving, and other arts. The seventh chapter deals with commerce and wealth. The eighth chapter deals with religion and tells how the various religions and mythologies of the world were derived from India. The book is a compendium of information on Incredible India.

7000 years calendar of lunar months is a rare contribution towards Indian calendar system. This calendar will be helpful to know Purnimas and Amavasya occurred during the 7000 years. It may also help one to determine and verify the dateline of ancient Indian history, as Indian historical records like inscriptions, grants etc. speak about the lunar phases.

World Vedic Calendar 2026 C.E. is a Lunisolar Saayana Panchanga (updated with respect to the precession of earth). First time in the history of Indian calendars, the details of Vedic solar months and lunar months have been given. This calendar cites Indian Festivals as astronomical according to Saayana Panchanga and as historical according to Niryana Panchanga (irrespective of the precession of earth). It provides information about several other eras of the world, Vedic health calendar, and Vedic Agricultural calendar. It also gives information about planetary transits for the year 2020 along with solar and lunar eclipses

Present book is an Autobiography dictated by Swami Dayanand Saraswati for the theosophists along with chronology to his life events. It also presents several important events of the great Swami

Unravel the profound wisdom of Brahman in this timeless work, “Vivekacūḍāmaṇi” (The Supreme Text of Discrimination), translated into English by Prof. Ravi Prakash Arya. This comprehensive translation includes the original Sanskrit text, Roman transliteration, and word-by-word meanings, facilitating an accessible understanding of the intricate philosophical concepts presented within the text. Rooted in the teachings of Śaṅkara, this book delves deep into the pursuit of truth, self-realization, and ultimate liberation. Exploring the eternal nature of the soul (Ātman) and its oneness with the Supreme Soul (Paramātman), it guides readers through the dissolution of ignorance (avidyā) and the transcendence of worldly attachments. Through meticulous exposition on concepts such as samādhi, dispassion, and the nature of pure consciousness, the text reveals the path to eternal bliss and equanimity. The teachings emphasize renunciation, right discrimination, and the realization that the soul is distinct from the body, mind, and senses. This journey leads to the state of jīvanmukti—liberation while living—where one abides in the bliss of self-awareness, untouched by external circumstances. Aimed at sincere seekers, this book is both a guide and an inspiration, offering profound insights into the essence of existence and the ultimate triumph of self-realization.

Ask yourself when you want to be happy. All the time how do you want to be happy? You expect unlimited results from limited actions. Following this very mantra, which is very common in the west, our society is consuming day by day more and more, to squeeze a little bit more happiness. Think for a moment, instead of having values for things, we just consume them blindly and rather get an emotional reply in the form of kleśas like avidyā, asmitā, rāga, dveśa and abhiniveśa, avidyā, of course, being breeding ground of all kleśas. Rāga is an experience of pleasure gained through those material objects or creatures that we love. Dveśa is an experience of pain gained through hatred of those that we don't love. On this basis, we decide our course of action. Sanskāras are built upon what brings us personal pain and pleasure. But if we want to see the bigger picture as to what really a value is, we can rely on the Vedas. We even find here traces of democracy and more importantly, how to reach everlasting bliss. But how to understand the Vedas? For this, there are various help books. The most well-known are the Ṣaḍ-darśanas, Sāṅkhya, Yoga, Mīmānsā, Vedanta, Nyāya, and Vaiśeṣika. Yoga teaches us how to get rid of the body, viz. a right understanding of the relationship between Prakṛti and Puruṣa. But why is this important? How does this help us in our daily lives to be truly happy and get rid of all obstacles in life? Can this be all experienced through the Vedas? Let us have a closer look here at how the mind works in more detail.

This compilation of lectures is not merely an academic exercise in historical analysis; it is an invitation to reimagine economic and governance models through the lens of timeless wisdom. By integrating ancient insights with modern challenges, we aim to inspire a more balanced, ethical, and sustainable approach to development, leadership, and public policy. It is our hope that scholars, policymakers, corporate leaders, students, and curious readers alike will find in these pages both intellectual enrichment and practical guidance. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the enduring relevance of Vedic economic thought and Kauṭilya's vision reminds us that true prosperity transcends material accumulation—it is about building societies grounded in justice, harmony, and human flourishing.

The present edition constitutes the first comprehensive commentary on the Atharvaveda Saṁhitā of the Paippalāda recension. It offers the original Sanskrit text, Roman transliteration, an English translation, detailed word-by-word meanings, and a systematic phrase-by-phrase scientific interpretation. This edition restores the Paippalāda Atharvaveda to its rightful position as a manual of applied life-science, rather than merely a text of rituals or charms. Through its detailed methodology, it demonstrates how the Veda articulates principles of: regulation of bodily systems strengthening of immunity and vitality management of emotions and mental states restoration of harmony in interpersonal and cosmic relationships reinforcement of ethical self-discipline protection from internal and external perturbations Integrating philology, Vedic symbolism, experiential psychology, and scientific reasoning, this book offers a unique bridge between ancient Vedic insight and modern human understanding. Whether you are a scholar, a student of Vedic thought, a practitioner of holistic sciences, or a seeker of inner clarity, this translation will open a new window into the Atharvaveda—revealing its brilliance as a profound and timeless science of life.

The present edition of 2nd Vol. constitutes the first comprehensive commentary on the Atharvaveda Saṁhitā of the Paippalāda recension. It offers the original Sanskrit text, Roman transliteration, an English translation, detailed word-by-word meanings, and a systematic phrase-by-phrase scientific interpretation. This edition restores the Paippalāda Atharvaveda to its rightful position as a manual of applied life-science, rather than merely a text of rituals or charms. Through its detailed methodology, it demonstrates how the Veda articulates principles of: regulation of bodily systems strengthening of immunity and vitality management of emotions and mental states restoration of harmony in interpersonal and cosmic relationships reinforcement of ethical self-discipline protection from internal and external perturbations Integrating philology, Vedic symbolism, experiential psychology, and scientific reasoning, this book offers a unique bridge between ancient Vedic insight and modern human understanding. Whether you are a scholar, a student of Vedic thought, a practitioner of holistic sciences, or a seeker of inner clarity, this translation will open a new window into the Atharvaveda—revealing its brilliance as a profound and timeless science of life.

The present edition of Yogadarśana of Patañjali is the first ever work that includes Sanskrit Text of Patanjali, Vyāsa Bhāṣya, Bhoja Vṛtti, Roman Transliteration, and Scientific translation in English language according to Vyāsa Bhāṣya and Bhoja Vṛtti. In this work, it can be observed that in a brilliant, concise, and descriptive way, Patañjali used words to express one of the legacies of Yoga. After millennia, his singular work is still reverberating majestically. The term engineering can be understood as a set of technical and scientific knowledge that aims at its application and implementation so that a certain function or objective can be realized. Patañjali's work is a "Science of Psycho-engineering", because it is a methodology that leads to human liberation. Another fundamental factor of his work is perpetuity; only the Truth has this power of survival over time and space, as it sustains itself. The genius of Patañjali and his commentators lies in profoundly experienced wisdom, that is, not only words from intellectuality, but also by the real verification of the proposed path

Vedic science is observer-centric. There are five senses in a human being. These five senses are the receptors of the five elements of prakṛti (nature). Since the entire creation is a play of five elements, so God has provided only five senses or receptors to a human being who is the highest developed species in the universe. Had there been six elements God would have provided six receptors to human beings. Vaiśeṣika is the physics and metaphysics of the existing universe. It not only defines and describes the material entities but the spiritual entities, i.e. observer and his mind. It also defines, gravity, 4 laws of motion involving solid and liquid substances long before the birth of Newton. It talks about the adṛṣṭa or the ultimate unified force that explains all phenomena involving mind and matter. This is a novelty in all Indian philosophies which try to explain the entire gamut of experiences, not restricting themselves to only the physical part of it as it is done in western science. The present translation is the most authentic translation of the entire Vaiśeṣika Darśana explaining all physical and metaphysical concepts in their true sense.

Sāṅkhya Darśana is the oldest of the six philosophies of Bharat that follow the Vedas as their authority. The present edition of Sāṅkhya Sūtras comprises Sanskrit text, Roman Transliteration, and the first authentic English commentary. Sāṅkhya deals with the theoretical knowledge of embodiment (bondage) and disembodiment (liberation) of the soul. The study of this original text discards hypothetical theories claiming that Sāṅkhya does not believe in the existence of God. Readers and researchers will find that Sāṅkhya believes in God as the efficient cause of creation, but it does not believe in Him as the material cause, as is believed by most of neo-Vedāntists and neo-Sāṅkhyas. According to Sāṅkhya, prakṛti is the material cause. The readers will also discover that Sāṅkhya does not deal with the creation of the universe but with the creation of the physical bodies of the souls. To sum up, Sāṅkhya Darśana is the right key to understanding Vedānta, Upaniṣads, Vedas and other Śāstras. If one wants to delve deep into Brahma Sūtras and Upaniṣads, he/she should meticulously go through Sāṅkhya. Hope all readers will find this text most interesting given the present most authentic commentary in English in a simple and easily understandable language.

In the present thesis, Pococke has reached startling conclusions that the history of Greece and the ancient world is the history of Indian past. He titled his thesis 'India in Greece' which was published the first time in 1851. India in Greece, though it seems to deal with the Indian Origin of Greece, in fact, deal with hard evidence the Indian Origin of Greece in particular and Indian Origin of the rest of the World in general. This thesis tells in explicit and implicit terms that various regions, cultures, mythologies and religions of the world speak of their roots in India. This great work, as a matter of fact, has no parallels in the history of humankind. Most of the scholars who have favoured Indo-centric world view of writing history have been guided by the lighthouse erected by E. Pococke. This great work was laying buried under the corpse of worthless reading material on the history of the world, so it was thought that this work should be re-edited in an updated and revised form. The names of Indian heroes and regions spelt by Pococke in 1851 have been presented in this new edition with updated spellings along with their 150-year-old versions. Let us hope that with the republication of this type of books, the curtain from of world history will be raised and the true picture will be revealed to the gaze of all.

The Manusmṛti stands as the first constitution of humanity, wielding an influence that surpasses even that of the Bhagavad Gītā and the Bible. Friedrich Nietzsche famously declared, "Close the Bible and open the Manusmṛti," emphasizing its profound significance. He further asserted, "To prepare a book of law in the style of Manu means to empower a people to become masters one day, to achieve perfection, and to aspire to the highest art of life." This statement challenges us to prioritize the Manusmṛti above all other texts. This edition has been meticulously revised and updated to provide contemporary interpretations of ancient terms in English, ensuring its relevance to today's social, economic, and political contexts. I wholeheartedly believe that both readers and researchers will find this work an indispensable resource for understanding the timeless wisdom and foundational principles it offers.

The present edition of the Ramāyaṇa is based upon the critical study of the text and its contents. Through this critically edited and interpreted edition, it has been attempted to present Bharat’s true history and culture at the age of the Rāmāyaṇa. Many symbolic legends have been decoded, and their scientific import has been given to benefit both laity and learned scholars interested in the study and research on Bharat at the age of the Rāmāyaṇa. For instance, the legends of Samudra-Manthan [ocean churning], Gotam and Ahalyā, and Aśvamedha yāga have been presented with their scientific imports. It is to be noted that Bharatiya's history has a hoary past, and during this long period, astronomical and historical characters have mixed up. Scholars are confusing the astronomical characters with those of historical ones on account of the similariy of names. This edition of the Rāmāyaṇa is the most authentic, presenting the truth of astronomical and historical characters. Here, it is also informed that one of the Rāmāyaṇa’s editions by the name of the present author has also been published and sold by Parimal Publications, which is replete with numerous typographical and factual errors, depicting Rāmāyaṇa as a mythology. The publisher was hurrying to publish the erroneous edition to make money, so the present author never endorsed that edition. Given the same, it was thought to bring out a factual edition of the Rāmāyaṇa so that readers benefit from the actual and factual history of Bharat at the age of the Rāmāyaṇa.

When Cambridge University awarded a PhD degree on the thesis submitted on Pāṇini to Atul Rishi Raj Popat titled "In Pāṇini We Trust- Discovering the Algorithm for Rule Conflict Resolution in the Aṣṭādhyāyī," it was publicized by Atul Rishi Raj and his supervisor in social, print and mainstream media that 2500-year-old algorithm of Pāṇini has been cracked. This thesis submitted to the University of Cambridge on Pāṇini is a miserable fiasco. It cannot be deemed a work by PhD student but rather by a perplexed Sidhhantkaumudi’s sophomore in the guise of Pāṇinian Disciple. This false propaganda cajoled us into deflating the exuberance rife in the media about an ostensible claim of cracking the 2500-year-old algorithm of Pāṇini. So we attempted this rebuttal in detail with evidence to bust the falsehood of the new mechanism conjectured in Cambridge University PhD thesis and bring the truth to light. Hope this detailed explanation with evidence will help readers and scholars to understand the greatness of Pāṇini from Pāṇini's perspective and the importance of ancient Ārṣa-vidhi (method) to learn Sanskrit and Vedic grammar invented by ancient Indian scholars of Pāṇinian tradition.

The Ṛgvedādibhāṣya Bhūmikā composed by Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati (1824-1883) as an introduction to his commentary on the Vedas works as a lighthouse for the study of the Vedas. If one tries to enter the domain of the Vedas without going through this great work, he can never understand the importance and real import of the Vedas. This work is the foundation of the Vedas which clarifies many misconceptions, misgivings and several other issues connected with the study of the Vedas. A reader or a scholar who has devoted his valuable time to studying these books will find himself rewarded while pursuing the study of the Vedas. The current English Translation is the first-ever attempt to present Maharshi Dayanand's view of the Vedas and his Veda Bhāṣya from a proper perspective. This work is recommended for all those who study the Vedas or those who want to initiate Vedic studies.

The modern age is the age of Science. Science has played a vital role in creating modern society by developing technological know-how. In other words, the main thrust of modern science has been toward the sanskārasof material things. Here, there is a basic difference between Vedic Science and modern science. Vedic science also gave thrust to the saṁskāras of human beings in addition to material things. According to Vedic science, a human being who has not undergone a particular process of saṁskāras remains in his crude form and is recognized as no better than an animal. In Vedic culture, 16 Sanskāras have been laid down as a process for transforming human beings. The present book contains a scientific explanation and detailed description of the 16 sanskāras as explained and elucidated by Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati in his Sanskāra Vidhi. All mantras quoted by Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati in his Sanskāra Vidhi have been rendered with Sanskrit text, Roman transliteration and Engish translation for the first time for easy understanding of readers, researchers and chaplains.

Yajurveda Demystified, Vol. 1 (Chapter-1) For the first time in the history of Vedic exegesis, this commentary provides: A scientific lens to interpret ancient hymns Parallel insights from physics, ecology, cosmology, and consciousness studies Bilingual presentation (English and Hindi) to reach a wider global audience This commentary is not a return to ritualism, but a revival of Vedic wisdom as a holistic science of existence, grounded in rationality, observation, and inner experience. It is hoped that Vedic scholars, spiritual seekers, scientists, and environmentalists alike will recognize this work as a milestone in the contemporary revival of Vedic science. The Yajurveda, through Ravi-Bhāṣya, stands revealed as a universal scientific manual for sustainable living, cosmic alignment, and evolutionary consciousness.

There is no shortage of books on various aspects of Bharatiya culture and Bharat itself. Yet, many of these works, instead of clarifying, tend to misinform—often creating the impression that the diverse sects of Bharat are in constant conflict or that they arose in opposition to the foundational principles of Vedic culture and civilization. In reality, Vedic culture is among the most scientific, rational, and timeless in the world. Its traditions, festivals, and rituals are not mere customs but are grounded in deep scientific principles. At its core lies dharma—a universal framework of knowledge, ethics, and spirituality—expressed through the rich language of symbols, similes, and allegories. This treatise seeks to unveil the true essence of Vedic culture and civilization. It offers a rational and scientific interpretation of concepts that have too often been misunderstood or misrepresented. Through it, participants will discover the profound wisdom and inherent harmony of Vedic heritage, and understand its relevance for both personal growth and global well-being.

There are many types of yajñas. Śrauta yajña, Gṛhya yajña, Pañchamahāyañja, etc. etc. Here the term Śrauta yajña is of great interest for us. The concept of Śrauta yajña can be understood only in the context of Vedas and allied literature. The Vedas are the science of creation that takes place at three parallel levels, i.e. metaphysical, astrophysical and physical levels in the universe. The Śrauta yajña denotes nothing but the process of this creation. Nothing can be noblest and most excellent work than this act of creation. In the present book, a scientific explanation has been given to the fire-altars and Śrauta-yajñas like Agnisomīya Paśuyāga, Somayāga, Puruṣamedha, Aśvamedha, Gomedha, Avimedha, and Ajāmedha.

The invention of zero has proved a game changer in the human history of science and technology. No scientific advancement would have been possible without the invention of zero. Although the presence of zero has been traced to many ancient civilizations including India, the question of its origin is still a moot point among historians and mathematicians. As such, in the present paper, a humble attempt will be made to gather data from the Vedic and Post Vedic Sanskrit literature to understand the origin of zero; the philosophy behind its origin; various denominations of zero used in various phases of Indian civilization; and the philosophy and epistemology behind the symbolic representation of zero (0) in India.

This compilation of lectures is not merely an academic exercise in historical analysis; it is an invitation to reimagine economic and governance models through the lens of timeless wisdom. By integrating ancient insights with modern challenges, we aim to inspire a more balanced, ethical, and sustainable approach to development, leadership, and public policy. It is our hope that scholars, policymakers, corporate leaders, students, and curious readers alike will find in these pages both intellectual enrichment and practical guidance. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the enduring relevance of Vedic economic thought and Kauṭilya's vision reminds us that true prosperity transcends material accumulation—it is about building societies grounded in justice, harmony, and human flourishing.

Vedic Science is DOI Indexed Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed research journal dedicated to publishing original research papers and review articles in diverse areas of Vedic sciences, including the scientific interpretation of the Vedas and allied literature. The Vedic Science Journal was established in 1999 by eminent Vedic scholars Prof. Dr. Ravi Prakash Arya and Late Sh. Ram Narain Arya as the official publication of the Indian Foundation for Vedic Science. Since its inception, Prof. Ravi Prakash Arya has been serving as the Editor-in-Chief, while Late Sh. Ram Narain Arya served as the Patron from 1999 to 2010. Between 2000 and 2009, the journal was published from New York by International Vedic Vision. It was also published by the Indian Foundation for Vedic Science, in collaboration with the Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Chair (UGC), Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, and the Vedic Science Virtual Vishva Vidyapeeth, USA, with the aim of making Vedic knowledge accessible to scholars and readers across the globe. Now it is being published by Indian Foundation for Vedic Science in academic collaboration with Vedic Science Virtual Vishva Vidyapeeth USA

The Yajurveda Bhāṣya of Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati stands as a landmark in modern Vedic scholarship, presenting the timeless wisdom of the Vedas in its purest form. Composed in Sanskrit, the commentary employs rigorous grammatical, etymological, and logical analysis to restore the Vedas’ original essence—free from ritualistic exaggeration, sectarian interpretations, and mythological distortions. This English translation brings Maharshi Dayananda’s profound insights to a global audience, bridging the linguistic divide while preserving the depth and nuance of the original Sanskrit. Each verse is rendered with careful attention to: • Padārtha – word-by-word explanation, • Anvaya – syntactical integration of words for precise comprehension, and • Bhāvārtha – philosophical and practical purport, reflecting the timeless guidance of the Vedas. Designed for scholars, practitioners, and spiritual seekers alike, this work illuminates the interconnectedness of human actions, the natural world, and spiritual well-being. It invites readers to understand life in harmony with the universe, offering practical and philosophical guidance for leading a balanced, purposeful, and enlightened life. For the first time in the history of Vedic exegesis, Maharshi Dayananda’s Yajurveda Bhāṣya has been meticulously translated into English, preserving the integrity, clarity, and transformative power of the original Sanskrit commentary.

The Mahābhāṣya’s Paspaśāhnika is not merely a technical treatise on grammar; it is a gateway to understanding the essence of language itself. Patañjali begins by exploring the very definition of a "word" (śabda), dissecting its relationship with meaning (artha), sound (dhvani), and cognition. His analysis traverses metaphysical debates—whether words are eternal (nitya) or created (kārya), whether language arises from divine revelation or human convention, and how the authority of spoken words aligns with the sacredness of the Vedic corpus. This translation strives to preserve the depth and precision of Patañjali's thought while rendering his complex arguments accessible to modern readers. Each section is carefully annotated to highlight not only the grammatical rules but also the philosophical insights that emerge from the text. The reader will encounter discussions on the preservation of Vedic accuracy, the socio-linguistic boundaries between correct and incorrect speech, and the ethical dimensions of language use. By engaging with the Paspaśāhnika, readers embark on a journey through the intellectual rigor of ancient Indian linguistic philosophy. It is a journey that reveals how grammar, far from being a mechanical system of rules, serves as a bridge between sound and meaning, ritual and speech, the temporal and the eternal. This translation hopes to guide readers through that journey, illuminating the enduring relevance of Patañjali’s insights in both traditional and contemporary contexts.

The Nītiprakāśikā: A Text on Rājadharma and Dhanurveda is a rare and illuminating Sanskrit treatise that brings together the twin disciplines of statecraft and military science within the classical Indian intellectual tradition. Rooted in the principles of Rājadharma (governance) and Dhanurveda (warfare), the text offers a structured vision of Head of the state where ethical responsibility, strategic organization, and administrative order function in close harmony. This edition presents the original Sanskrit text along with Roman transliteration and English translation, making it accessible to scholars, students, and general readers interested in India’s classical knowledge systems. The work explores themes such as the classification of military formations, the organization of armies, the duties of rulers and commanders, and the ethical boundaries that govern the use of force. It is hoped that this edition will serve as a useful resource for students of Indology, Sanskrit literature, political philosophy, and ancient military traditions, as well as for general readers interested in India’s intellectual heritage

"Vedic Model of Universe — Brahman to Gross Matter," is a groundbreaking exploration that bridges ancient Vedic wisdom with the frontiers of modern physics. This compelling work reinterprets core Vedic concepts—Brahman, Puruṣa, Prakṛti, Kāla, Ṛta, Saṅkalpa, and Ākāśa—through rigorous conceptual and mathematical frameworks, interfacing with quantum gravity, spacetime physics, and cosmology. At its core lies the proposal of Kāla (Time) as a dynamic ontological field, extending beyond its conventional role as a mere coordinate. Through the development of Vedic Scalar-Field Cosmology (VSF), the work integrates Einsteinian spacetime geometry with the Vedic principle of Ṛta, offering a unified vision of cosmic order, evolution, and cyclicity. Spanning from metaphysical foundations to advanced mathematical formulations, this work navigates cyclic cosmology, quantum phenomena, cosmology, and the observer problem. It emphasizes empirical relevance with numerical analyses, inflationary models, and dark energy implications, rooted in observational data. The book explores the emergence of the universe from the unmanifest to gross matter while addressing fundamental questions of time, consciousness, and reality. More than a scholarly fusion, this book is an intellectual voyage connecting contemplative Vedic cosmology with the analytical rigor of modern physics. It invites readers to reimagine the universe's ontology through a truly interdisciplinary lens that honors both ancient insight and scientific inquiry.

Complete Yogavasistha in 12 Volumes of the 8th edition of Yogavasistha is a thoroughly revised edition with respect to English translation and notes. This time a humble attempt is made to make this new edition free from all grammatical and typographical errors that were visible in the editions published by Parimal publications. Since an objective and the updated translation free from flaws is awaited since long and earlier editions could not fill up the gap, this new edition is presented with revised translation, illustrations and notes. Hope the readers and seekers will be benefited alike with the deep philosophical insights of the Yogavasistha