Most of us are aware that the Vedas are the fundamental texts of Hinduism, just as the Bible is the fundamental scripture of Christians and the Koran is the fundamental scripture of Muslims. However, only a few of us are aware of their significance and importance in today’s society.
Veda is a Sanskrit word that meaning “to know.” The Vedas are the most important religious texts that mankind has ever produced. They are not tied to any particular religion, but are eternal, unchanging truths that transcend all religions. It is critical to understand that “by the Vedas, no writings are intended.” They refer to the collected storehouse of spiritual rules that have been found by many individuals at various eras.” Swami Vivekananda, who stated this, went on to say that, just as the gravitational law existed before Newton discovered it and would continue to exist even if we all forget about it, there are certain everlasting facts in the cosmos that cannot be changed. These laws are found from time to time in accordance with the requirements of the moment. The discoverers of these rules are referred to as Rishis, and we see them as flawless creatures who deserve our respect. There were numerous women among the Rishis who learned the realities, as well as a large number of children. Everyone has the potential to be a Rishi. The magnificent positive note of our old faith is that anybody may become a Rishi, including you, me, the streetwalker, and anyone else.
If there is just one cosmic consciousness, then why can’t we all learn the truths? All of this is due to the fact that we do not want to. We are then faced with the challenge of how to uncover the truths. That is exactly what the Vedas are composed of.
“Oh, come on,” says a contemporary person when asked about the Vedas. “Oh, come on!” says the modern person. ‘Is there anything else in the Vedas?’ Sacrifice, sacrifice, and more sacrifice are required. ‘Pour the ghee onto the heat.’ This is referred to as ‘knowledge’ and scientific’spirit’ respectively! The Vedas include both techniques of finding facts and truths that have already been found. The rumour that there is a jar of gold buried in your garden and that you will have to dig it out is based on fact. The fact that there is gravitational pull is unquestionable. There is validity in the fact that there is a heaven and that we may get there. The fact that there is a God and that you can see him is a fact. That there is an Atman or self inside us, and that we may recognise it, is a universal reality. As a result, there exist several levels of truth. And the Vedas include all of these facts, as well as many, many more. They ask, “What do you want to achieve?” and then they speak.
Consider the following scenario: you purchase a lottery ticket from a Pooja pandal during the GANESH Chatuthi festival in your neighbourhood. House, vehicle, computer, television, and bicycle are among the prizes available from the organisers. There are also hundreds of additional prizes available. You decide not to purchase a ticket since you will be awarded the last reward, which is a five-rupee note. You purchase the ticket just in order to envision yourself seated in a luxurious new home. In the same way, the Vedas include a hundred universal truths. It is up to us to decide which one we like, and we are naturally drawn to the more significant fact.
What is the most important truth? The finding of God, one’s own self, or the Atman inside oneself is the highest truth. You’ll wonder whether going to heaven is any less than going to hell. Is it less likely that you will get money? Yes, without a doubt! Heaven is relative, money is relative, and everything will come to an end one way or another at some point in time. And when do you think that day will come? The World Trade Center in New York, with its magnificent 110-story structure, is still simply a vision in the mind. So there are some diabolical individuals that live in an ephemeral universe? Even in the hereafter, we will be thinking: “Oh!” What happens next? This is going to be over shortly.’ All pleasure is followed by sadness. What could possibly be permanent in such an impermanent environment, after all? It is all up to the lord! Why, because he is the one who created everything. Rather than looking for products, we should look for the manufacturer himself. That’s the most secure and most competitive bid. As a result, the sages were able to locate him. There are an unlimited number of ways in which they have characterised him. However, they all agree that God is eternal happiness! Ananda, he is the eternal one! All of your clothes get soaked the instant you step foot in the water. In the same way, the instant you begin to pursue God with all your heart, you will be filled with joy. As a result, according to the Vedas, we would seek God. Their example demonstrates that he may be realised or manifested via prayers, selfless service to others, meditation, chanting of his names, and a variety of other means.
But, you may wonder, is any of this still relevant in present times. Throughout history, individuals have thought that their forebears were old and that they alone are contemporary, and that they are enjoying life more than previous generations. However, the reality remains that altering our exterior wants will not alleviate our misery. It is important that our inner needs be met. We, too, believe we are modern, yet our modernity is visible in the unending suffering and anguish that we are subjected to. God cannot be either ancient or contemporary: he is like the water, timeless and serene. He can’t keep changing his mind all the time. He is without beginning or end. So, what is the procedure? We should look for God inside ourselves. For us, that’s the most appropriate option. The sole aims of human birth are phantoms, such as the World Trade Center in New York City today. God alone is eternal, and by seeking him out, we will be able to experience everlasting happiness, also known as Ananda.
Let us meditate on Vivekananda’s words: “just as we know all the clay that is in the universe by the knowledge of one lump of clay, we know all the clay that is in the universe by the knowledge of one lump of clay: so what is it, knowing which we know everything else?” “just as we know all the clay that is in the universe by the knowledge of one lump of clay” This is the central principle of all human knowledge, whether articulated more or less explicitly.
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