The Vedas, the treasure-trove of Hindu religion, tradition and culture,containing codes of righteous conduct,were taught by God Himself thousands of years of ago and have been preserved carefully and handed over to us.They are absolutely essential for building moral integrity and being eternal,the norms are applicable to all persons even to this day.
Sri Sengalipuram Anantarama Dikshitar in a discourse said that their study,which was absolutely necessary for everyone,would cleanse the mind and make it pure,help mould character and aid achieve mental equanimity.The contents in the Vedas have been broadly divided into three branches,dealing with the paths of action,knowledge and devotion (Karma,Gnana and Upasana Kandams), treading which ,one can reach the ultimate goal- the Supreme.The Karmakandam prescribed the rites one should do and explains how by observing them, materialistic tendencies can be wiped out.their performance will bring prosperity not only for the individual but entire universe.The Do's and Don'ts should be strictly adhered to and works like Vidura Neethi and the answers by Sri sankara for the 181 questions put by his disciple should be mastered.The chanting of Vedic hymns would automatically make us shed bad thoughts just like a snake casting off its skin at the time of moulting itself being unaware.
Rites should be observed with interest and avidity,anticipating absolutely no reward.On sacred days like Amavasaya and Ekadasi, one should remain pure and not indulge in prohibited acts.Charity should be given liberally and without any mental reservation.Nothing dedicated to God or said in praise of His glory would go waste.
Sri Sengalipuram Anantarama Dikshitar in a discourse said that their study,which was absolutely necessary for everyone,would cleanse the mind and make it pure,help mould character and aid achieve mental equanimity.The contents in the Vedas have been broadly divided into three branches,dealing with the paths of action,knowledge and devotion (Karma,Gnana and Upasana Kandams), treading which ,one can reach the ultimate goal- the Supreme.The Karmakandam prescribed the rites one should do and explains how by observing them, materialistic tendencies can be wiped out.their performance will bring prosperity not only for the individual but entire universe.The Do's and Don'ts should be strictly adhered to and works like Vidura Neethi and the answers by Sri sankara for the 181 questions put by his disciple should be mastered.The chanting of Vedic hymns would automatically make us shed bad thoughts just like a snake casting off its skin at the time of moulting itself being unaware.
Rites should be observed with interest and avidity,anticipating absolutely no reward.On sacred days like Amavasaya and Ekadasi, one should remain pure and not indulge in prohibited acts.Charity should be given liberally and without any mental reservation.Nothing dedicated to God or said in praise of His glory would go waste.
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