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Hans India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
TTD ex chairman accuses senior temple official of insulting Vedas
Tirupati: YSRCP senior leader and TTD former chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy levelled serious charges against a senior TTD official regarding Tirumala temple management. Speaking to media here on Friday, Karunakar Reddy alleged that the senior temple official in his recent temple visit speaking to some Veda pundits opined that chanting 'Om Namo Narayana' is suffice as it will be understood by all devotees instead of the Veda Parayanam (chanting ) being observed daily in the temple. It was very sad that a senior official in Tirumala slighting the chanting of the Vedas, the very foundation of Sanathana Dharma, Karunakar Reddy said, expressing fear that TTD the temple administration is likely to dilute Veda chanting in the famed Tirumala temple in the coming days. He further said there are 56 Veda pundits for chanting the four Vedas almost round-the-clock in Tirumala temple but many pundits retired and the posts remaining vacant. The YSRCP erstwhile Chittoor district president also alleged that the TTD security started frisking the chief priests of Tirumala temple at the behest of the same senior official and alleged that it is an insult of the priests respected by devotees. He also alleged that the official also instructed the heads of various Peetams functioning in Tirumala to stop annadanam in their mutts. He also saw notice served to mutts for encroaching lands. 'But later the TTD official concerned hastily withdrew his instruction and also action on mutts after the Centre's warning,' he said, adding that the aggrieved mutts approached top RSS leaders resulting in the Centre restraining the senior TTD official. Karunakar Reddy wanted all the Hindu organisations to protest against such acts of TTD. He also alleged that after 8 pm, the TTD vigilance staff are stopping the pilgrims going to Q complex to wait for darshan at several places in Tirumala. The TTD unable to provide proper darshan is resorting to such tactics to reduce the pilgrim number waiting for darshan in Q complex.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister offers prayers at Tirumala
Tirumala: Agricultural Minister Atchennaidu on Sunday offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara Swamy in Tirumala. TTD Officials welcomed him at the main entrance and after darshan, presented Srivari Prasadam and Theertha Prasadams to him. Temple Veda pundits blessed him with Vedic -Hyms at Ranganayakula Mandapam. After he had darshan, TDP leaders and activists met the Minister outside the temple and felicitated him. The Minister came to Tirupati to attend on official meeting.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Royal Sundaram appoints Vedanarayanan Seshadri as Managing Director
Royal Sundaram General Insurance has appointed Vedanarayanan Seshadri (Veda) as its Managing Director. Veda has more than 30 years of experience in the banking and insurance sectors, including 15 years in leadership roles within the insurance industry. He has worked in areas such as distribution, business growth, and digital operations. Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman of Sundaram Finance (the promoters of Royal Sundaram), said that Veda's extensive experience in the sector and his understanding of the insurance market would benefit him in this role and help take Royal Sundaram to the next phase of growth. Veda stated that he would work with the team and the board to focus on the company's next phase of growth, profitability, and consolidation, given the tremendous potential in the insurance market. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Glory of the Vedas
The Vedas are considered the supreme. People revere the Vedas with the highest esteem. There is no work greater than Vedas. All the scriptures, Puranas and Ithihasas are appendices of the Vedas, explaining the nuances of dharma. Thirukkudhandhai Dr. Venkatesh explained that the expanded term 'Veda' refers to that which reveals or informs (vedayathi ithi Veda:) What does the Veda reveal? It explains in detail the unique concepts that people cannot easily understand. It narrates about the spiritual doctrines, which revolve mainly around five concepts: the Supreme Being, the nature of one's self, the ways and means of reaching the Supreme Being, the various obstacles that stand in the way, and the ultimate fruit of the efforts. Seven important features add glory to the Vedas. The Vedas are the basis for Sanātana Dharma. They are not authored by anyone. They have no beginning. People cannot trace the origin of the Vedas. It is called 'Anaadhi'. Vedas are indestructible. They are denoted by the term 'Nithyam,' which refers to imperishable. Vedas have no boundaries — 'Anantha Vai Veda:', which means Vedas have no end. They are the most reliable authority. Vedas dictate the dos and don'ts. The Vedas have been learned hereditarily through listening and recitation. The divine vibrating sound is called 'Sruthi.' They are to be learned only through an Acharya. No one should attempt to learn the Vedas on their own without formal instruction from a Guru. The invocation poem before the start of 'Thiruvaimozhi' by Nammazhwar states that it describes the nature of God, human beings, the righteous paths to follow, past deeds, and the ways to overcome them. Thiruvaimozhi is considered the essence of the Vedas, sung in a sweet melody, and it resonates with the music of a stringed instrument.
News18
03-06-2025
- General
- News18
How Ganesha Resides in the Human Brain: A Vedic and Scientific Revelation
Last Updated: Ganesha's divine form mirrors the architecture of the human brain, bridging ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience. In the Vedic perspective, the Veda is more than a text or a collection of hymns, it is the fabric of natural law, the very structure of creation itself. These eternal resonances are said to structure the universe at every level, from atoms to galaxies and everything in between. Thus, human physiology is not merely the result of biological processes, but a performance of the same natural laws described in the Veda laws that also govern human behavior and consciousness. Dr Tony Nader (Born: Tanios Abou Nader, neuroscientist, researcher, university president, author and leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement shares all you need to know: When examined through this lens, the ancient imagery and symbolism associated with deities like Lord Ganesha reveal a remarkable relationship with features and functions of the human brain. The shape and characteristics of Ganesha—fondly known as the remover of obstacles and protector of new beginnings—mirror the structures and processes of the brainstem, the entry point for all neural activity in the body. The cerebellum, for example, corresponds to Ganesha's large ears. Just as Ganesha listens attentively to the Mahabharata as dictated by Rishi Vyasa ensuring that sound reflects meaning, the cerebellum compares intention with action, refining our motor coordination and maintaining balance. The pons, conceptualized as Ganesha's face, controls sensory information, behavioral performance, and autonomic functions like breathing and sleep. It symbolizes Ganesha's awareness and his role in managing perception and life-sustaining systems. The medulla oblongata, likened to Ganesha's trunk, regulates critical life functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration. Just as Ganesha's trunk is a powerful, adaptable tool that helps him overcome obstacles, the medulla ensures the smooth flow of vital energy and maintains physiological stability. Other anatomical structures support this parallel. The trigeminal nerves which govern facial sensation and movement can be compared to Ganesha's eyes, taking in and interpreting sensory information. The pontine nuclei, involved in body posture and reflexes, align with the symbolic function of the tusks, which represent both precision and balance. These neurological parallels illustrate how the form of Ganesha exists in the nervous system not only as a metaphor but as a structural and functional reality. The symbolism in the Vedic literature is not merely poetic—it is remarkably precise, describing physiological truths that have echoed through human consciousness for millennia. The names and attributes of Ganesha: Vinayaka (the guide), Vighnaraj (remover of obstacles), Chakravarti (ruler of the universal wheel) mirror the brainstem's primacy in sustaining life and maintaining order in the body. These correlations are not coincidental. They reflect a deep understanding of the unity between consciousness, nature, and physiology. The Vedic seers could perceive the structure of the universe within themselves, and their sacred literature is infused with rich symbolism that reflects this inner knowledge. When modern science views the human body through a similar lens, the parallels become self-evident. To understand Ganesha in this way bridges spirituality and science, presenting the divine not only in temples and scriptures but also in the architecture and function of the human brain.
