Vedic Knowledge
The Vedas are a vast set of spiritual teachings dating from the dawn of history. They consist of the mantras of numerous great Yogis and Seers, who were said to have founded the spiritual paths for humanity at the beginning of this world age centuries ago. The Vedas are the origin of Hindu Dharma and have influenced religions and philosophies all over the world. The Vedas contain the basis for the spiritual traditions of Bharat that arose in the Himalayan region, including those of Yoga, Vedanta, Puranas, Tantra, Ayurveda and Vedic astrology. The Vedas also contain keys to the pagan traditions of all Indo-European people – the Greeks, Romans, Celts, Germans and Slavs – whose ancient languages and cultures resemble the Vedic tradition. The Vedas reflect the ancient solar religions and enlightenment traditions that once dominated the world from Mexico to China.
As such, the Vedas represent the ancient global spiritual culture and yogic approach to life behind our deepest spiritual heritage as a species. The Vedas are centred in the deepest yogic and Self-knowledge – the unity of the individual reincarnating soul (Jiva) with the Divine. They teach us that there is only One Self (Atman, Purusha) in the universe, which is bliss and liberation from the cycle of karma and rebirth. Vedic knowledge expands from this central point to help us understand the meaning of our existence on all levels including the physical body and the world of nature.
It provides both knowledge of our True Self and the Conscious universe, revealing all the secrets of nature and its laws.
The Four Vedas
- The Rugveda is the oldest of the four Vedas and presents the key wisdom of the ancient Rishis. It reflects the power of the Divine Word or universal mantra. It is the most important Vedic text that all the others derive from. We have produced extensive translations of the Rugveda in several books
- The Yajur Veda presents the Vedic ritual, which inwardly is a practice of Yoga involving speech, breath and mind
- The Samaveda is the Veda of chanting, music and song showing the ecstasy of Self-realization
- The Atharva Veda provides additional special mantric insights for issues including healing
Vedangas and Vedic Astrology
There are six limbs of the Vedas of which the most important is Jyotish or Astrology. The others are Chhandas (Meter), Nirukta (Etymology), Shiksha (Pronunciation), Vyakarana (Grammar) and Kalpa (Ritual). Most of these deal with sound and mantra. Vedic astrology unfolds the science of time and karma, making it essential for our right living individually and collectively. Our Vedic birth chart shows our karmic DNA, the subtle patterns of our karmas and their likely manifestation through time, so we can manage it optimally. We teach Vedic astrology in harmony with Yoga, Vedanta and Ayurveda.
The Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita
The Upanishads are the clearest and most understandable portion of the mysterious Vedas. They present the spiritual secret of the Vedas, the knowledge of the Supreme Self or Divine I-am. They contain many yogic secrets as well. The Bhagavad Gita teaches the essence of the Upanishads, the great teaching of Vedanta, through the figure of Sri Krushna, the Yogavatara or avatar of Yoga.