A national seminar on Atharva Veda was inaugurated here at the campus of the Tribal Research Institute at the CRPF Square here with scholars highlighting the relevance of the Atharva Veda in present time.
Prof AC Sadangi and Prof Nilakantha Pati maintained that the Atharva Veda is at par with the other three Vedas.
The seminar is being organised by the Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies (AYOS). In her welcome address, AYOS Director Dr Indulata Das observed that the Atharva Veda is part of the “Veda Trayee” and opined that it is an indispensable and integral part to be read at par with Rig, Sam and Yajur Vedas.
Prof Pramod Chandra Mishra of Jagannath Sanskrit University observed that while the results of the other three Vedas are to be availed after mortal life that of Atharva can be realised in this life there by proving it as more pragmatic and practical.
The inaugural session witnessed presentation of two papers by Prof Pramod Chandra Mishra and Prof lalit Kumar Sahu.
later, Prof VB Sastri and Prof Rajkishore Mishra delivered their short but valuable speeches. The concluding session of the opening day had two speakers, Prof Arul Upadhaya and Prof Siddheswar Jena.
Scholars from across the country are participating in the seminar to cross their swords of wit and wisdom on the Vedas and how to make it relevant to save the present Indian culture which seems to be at cross roads.