On a significant day in New Delhi, Governor Acharya Devvrat officially launched the monumental text ‘Veda Manjusha’. This grand work consists of 17 volumes, containing a total of 20,348 verses. It has been published by Nita Prakashan after 18 years of dedicated effort. One of the unique features of this text is that it includes translations of the Vedas in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English. This makes it easier for people to read and understand the Vedas without any difficulties. Each verse comes with its meaning and summary, further enhancing accessibility.
During the launch event at Raj Bhavan, prominent figures such as retired Professor Dr. Puran Chand Tandon from Delhi University’s Hindi department, Rakesh Gupta from Nita Prakashan, and senior secretary Ashok Sharma were present. Governor Devvrat emphasized the importance of the Vedas, stating that every person born on Indian soil should be familiar with them. He described the Vedas as scriptures without a single author, gifted to humanity as divine knowledge. According to him, there is no area of knowledge that the Vedas do not cover. They are considered the source of all knowledge.
The Governor remarked on the profound connection the Vedas have with the truth, noting that society has largely forgotten them. He acknowledged the efforts of great personalities like Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who worked to revive the Vedas in Gujarat. Without their efforts, the wisdom of the Vedas might have remained obscured for thousands of years.
Nita Prakashan has accomplished a great task in bringing forth this collection. Although the founder, the late Radheshyam Gupta, is not with us today, his commitment to spreading this invaluable knowledge through ‘Veda Manjusha’ has made him immortal. His work will serve as a blessing for future generations.
Governor Devvrat praised Dr. Puran Chand Tandon, the Hindi translator of the text, calling him a living encyclopedia of knowledge and a great scholar of Vedic literature. Tandon has simplified the vast concepts of the Vedas, ensuring that people can understand them easily in Hindi and English.
Reflecting on his reading experience, the Governor mentioned that he read the book ‘Rashtra Manjusha’ for two days, and with each page, a treasure of knowledge was revealed to him. Dr. Tandon expressed pride in contributing to the nation, culture, and Indian identity, despite the 18 years it took to complete this project. He shared that the publication was the dream of Radheshyam Gupta, who wished to create a landmark publication, and his wife, Shanti Devi, continued this vision after his passing, joining forces with their son Rakesh Gupta to finish the work.
There is no other publication or book like this in India, and Tandon expressed gratitude to Governor Devvrat for his support. The Governor also honored Rakesh Gupta and Professor Dr. Puran Chand Tandon for their contributions.
In conclusion, the Governor expressed hope that this book series would reach people all over the world, allowing international audiences to appreciate the grandeur of Indian culture. Such initiatives are vital for sharing India’s rich heritage and wisdom with the global community.