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Line 1: − + − (Documentary film on oral tradition of vedic studies and examination process) + + + + − वेदोSखिलो धर्ममूलं+ − This well-known quote from Dharma Shastra, gives us an understanding that Veda is not only the source of our religion but it’s the source of all kinds of Dharmas including Vyasti Dharma and Samasti Dharma.+ − In contrary to this, academic world view or common perception of the masses considers the four vedas as the source texts of the Hindu Religion. + − In western societies there’s a conflict between religion and science, religion and Humanity, and so on. Culture, Tradition, Religion, Spirituality all these aspects are not related to each other. Sometimes they even contradict each other.+ − Therefore they clearly distinguish between religious knowledge and other forms of knowledge. Due to the domination of this western thought around the globe, Indians also consider Vedic knowledge as religious knowledge. With this label of religion, Vedas are also believed to be in conflict with scientific thought, human intelligence, rationality etc as an apple in the basket of oranges is generally known as just one more fruit in the basket+ − Apart from this tag of religion, Vedas are also considered as philosophical texts or Vedic literature. Hence naturally Vedic texts are a subject of study in many universities across the globe. But Learning about the sruti texts in an academic course as an ancient literature to understand the past and learning sruti texts in sruti Parampara with the intent of practice are completely different.+ − Therefore despite having Vedic study courses at hundreds of Universities, if we want to know how sruti is pronounced and applied in practice, we have to approach Individuals who belong to oral tradition and never think about going to Universities and perusing a degree.+ + − This sruti parampara or oral tradition is well protected even today by several individuals with the support of various private organisations.+ + − Name of Pujya sri. Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Mahaswami of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, is worth mentioning with golden letters in the history of 20<sup>th</sup> century’s vedic education because he Initiated and guided many such organisations throughout his life to protect sruti parampara.+ + − Introduction to Veda and Vedic studies.+ − ''Mantra Bramhanayoh Veda Namadheyam. '' Mantra and Bramahana are known as Veda.+ − − Another name of the veda is “''Trayee''”. Means veda or ''Trayee'' consists three ''kaandas''. That’s why it’s famously said, Kaanda trayaatmako vedah. The Samhita or Collection of Mantras is ''Upasana Kanda'', ''Bramhana'' texts are ''karma kanda'' and Upanishads are ''jnana kaanda''. These three kandas are the original texts of the veda. Hence they are collectively called ''“moola”.'' − − − After completing the “moola”, the Pada ''paatha'' and Krama ''paatha'' are to be studied along with the 8 eight viktrities. − − Afterwards, they study the six limbs or ''shandangas''. − − Shiksha, vyakarana, chanda, nirukta, jyotisha and kalpa are the six limbs − − − It takes approximately six or more years to complete the moola, three years to learn the Vikiritis and 3 years fully dedicated time to study the 6 limbs − − − − − − There are four upavedas in this stream of knowledge. Upa-vedas are generally for those, who do not learn the vedas completely in sruti tradition. + − + − + − − Apart from providing a sense of belonging, historically significant things might not be useful or productive in today’s time. Identity of heritage also removes the sacredness and turns it into a lifeless ornament which might kindle the pride in the heart of possessor. − − But Sruti is Sacred and much greater than Heritage because it produces results event today + + − + − + − ''Vid- Jnaane, laabhe, sattayaam''.+
Shruti Parampara (श्रुतिपरम्परा) (view source)
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Vedic Delight
Shruti Parampara (Samskrit: श्रुतिपरम्परा) is a write-up on the documentary film titled "Vedic Delight" (embedded on this page) that showcases the oral tradition of vedic studies and examination process.
== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
<blockquote>
वेदोऽखिलो धर्ममूलं... ।। २.६ ।।<ref>Manusmrti, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%83/%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%83 Adhyaya 2]</ref> vedo'khilo dharmamūlaṁ... ।। 2.6 ।।</blockquote>This well-known quote from Dharma Shastra, gives us an understanding that Veda is not only the source of our religion but it is the source of all kinds of Dharmas including Vyashti Dharma and Samashti Dharma.
In contrary to this, academic world view or common perception of the masses considers the four vedas as the source texts of the Hindu Religion.
In western societies there’s a conflict between religion and science, religion and Humanity, and so on. Culture, Tradition, Religion, Spirituality all these aspects are not related to each other. Sometimes, they even contradict each other.
Therefore, they clearly distinguish between religious knowledge and other forms of knowledge. Due to the domination of this western thought around the globe, Bharatiyas also consider Vedic knowledge as religious knowledge. With this label of religion, Vedas are also believed to be in conflict with scientific thought, human intelligence, rationality etc. as an apple in the basket of oranges is generally known as just one more fruit in the basket.
Apart from this tag of religion, Vedas are also considered as philosophical texts or Vedic literature. Hence, naturally Vedic texts are a subject of study in many universities across the globe. But learning about the shruti texts in an academic course as an ancient literature to understand the past and learning shruti texts in shruti parampara with the intent of practice are completely different.
Therefore, despite having Vedic study courses at hundreds of Universities, if we want to know how shruti is pronounced and applied in practice, we have to approach individuals who belong to oral tradition and never think about going to Universities and persuing a degree.
This shruti parampara or oral tradition is well protected even today by several individuals with the support of various private organisations.
Name of Pujya Sri. Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Mahaswami of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham is worth mentioning with golden letters in the history of 20<sup>th</sup> century’s vedic education because he initiated and guided many such organisations throughout his life to protect the shruti parampara.
== वेदः वेदाभ्याश्च ॥ Introduction to Veda and Vedic studies ==
<blockquote>मन्त्रब्राह्मणयोः वेदनामधेयम् । mantrabrāhmaṇayoḥ vedanāmadheyam ।</blockquote>Meaning: Mantra and Brahmana are known as Veda.
Another name of the Veda is “Trayee”. Meaning, Veda or Trayee consists three kandas. That is why it is famously said, काण्डत्रयात्मको वेदः । kāṇḍatrayātmako vedaḥ । The Samhita or collection of mantras is Upasana kanda, Bramhana texts are Karma kanda and Upanishads are Jnana kanda. These three kandas are the original texts of the Veda. Hence, they are collectively called ''“''moola''”.''
After completing the “moola”, the Pada patha and Krama patha are to be studied along with the 8 eight vikrtis.
Afterwards, they study the six limbs or shandangas.
Shiksha, Vyakarana, Chanda, Nirukta, Jyotisha and Kalpa are the six limbs.
It takes approximately six or more years to complete the moola, three years to learn the Vikrtis and 3 years fully dedicated time to study the 6 limbs.
Along with this system of study or completing the Veda, they may study Sahitya, Darshanas or Itihasa-Purana.
Along with this system of study or completing the veda, they may study Sahitya, darshanas or Itihas-purana
There are four upavedas in this stream of knowledge. Upavedas are generally for those, who do not learn the Vedas completely in shruti tradition.
Dharma Shastra with its vastness, is to be studied in addition to the Veda and to be applied throughout the life.
Dharma Shastra with its vastness, is to be studied in addition to the Veda and to be applied throughout the life.
Source of this immense knowledge system is the veda and it is be memorized and chanted in daily practices.
Source of this immense knowledge system is the Veda and it is to be memorized and chanted in daily practices.
This Vedic chanting or Veda itself is being considered as a heritage in recent times.
This Vedic chanting or Veda itself is being considered as a heritage in recent times.
Vedic Chanting is Indeed Recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage. But if we look at the Definition of ‘Heritage’, it’s mainly about Historical significance.
Vedic Chanting is indeed recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage. But if we look at the definition of ‘heritage’, it is mainly about historical significance.
Apart from providing a sense of belonging, historically significant things might not be useful or productive in today’s time. Identity of heritage also removes the sacredness and turns it into a lifeless ornament which might kindle pride in the heart of possessor.
But Shruti is sacred and much greater than heritage because it produces results event today.
To understand this, we have to check the root meaning of the word “veda”.
To understand this, we have to check the root meaning of the word "Veda".
The Sanskrit root “Vid- produces three meanings.
The Sanskrit root "Vid" produces three meanings.
विद् ज्ञाने लाभे सत्तायाम् । Vid- Jnaane, laabhe, sattayaam.
Knowledge, advantage and existence. These three aspects are universal and always relevant. Therefore not only for the Hindus, but the Veda is advantageous for the whole mankind and always Relevant.
Knowledge, advantage and existence. These three aspects are universal and always relevant. Therefore not only for the Hindus, but the Veda is advantageous for the whole mankind and always Relevant.