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<h1><strong>Q: What do you consider as the greatest word in all human dictionaries?</strong></h1>
<p>A: Om or Aum or ॐ or ओम् or ओ३म् (For pronunciation click the audio below)<br />
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<h1><strong>Q: Oh, the Hindu chant of Om?</strong></h1>
<p>A: There is nothing Hindu or Muslim or Christian about it. Om &#8211; in its variants &#8211; forms part of all major cultures. It symbolizes goodness or power or meditation or respect.</p>
<p>Hindus use it as a chant for all mantras and bhajans and are more popularly associated with Om.</p>
<p>Christians and Jews use it as &#8216;Amen&#8217; to denote strong affirmation.</p>
<p>Our Muslim brothers and sisters use it as &#8216;Aamin&#8217;.</p>
<p>Buddhists use it as Om Mani Padme Hum.</p>
<p>Sikhism is based on fundamental tenet of &#8216;Ik Omkar&#8217; or One Om.</p>
<p>Omni which  forms root of so many words implies infinity or ubiquity or tremendous presence. For example, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient etc.</p>
<p>Thus Om &#8211; like its source Vedas &#8211; is beyond all later day religious or cultural divisions and is for entire humanity just as air, water, sunlight, blessings of Ishwar, love of mother, compassion for fellow beings.</p>
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<h1><strong>Q: Is Om found in Vedic texts?</strong></h1>
<p>A: Yes, it is derived from Vedas and commended in other Vedic texts.</p>
<p>For example, Om is mentioned in following Mantras &#8211; Yajurveda 2.13, 40.15, 40.17, Rigveda 1.3.7</p>
<p>It is praised in several Upanishads and Geeta. Mandukyopanishad is dedicated to glory of Om.</p>
<h1><strong>Q: What does this Om mean?</strong></h1>
<p>A: The Vedic culture unequivocally states that Om is the best name of Ishwar. Refer Yoga Darshan 1.27-28</p>
<p>Om is made from three syllables &#8211; A (अ), U (उ), M (म्)</p>
<p>Now each of these syllables represent various characteristics of Ishwar or Allah or God or Supreme.</p>
<p>For example,</p>
<p>A represents vast, universal, worth being worshipped</p>
<p>U represents brilliant, minute, source, controller</p>
<p>M represents infinite, undying, knowledgeable, caring</p>
<p>These are just few examples. However in essence, Om summarizes essence of all other names of Ishwar.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here is a summary of meanings as audio:</span></strong><br />
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<h1><strong>Q: But how can A, U, M mean such things? It sounds so arbitrary!</strong></h1>
<p>A: To untrained mind, yes, it sounds very arbitrary. It is difficult to see a needle-hole while in a bumpy ride!</p>
<p>But this is the Vedic concept of origin of language:</p>
<p>To a mind in perfect tranquility, each pronunciation generates some feelings. During inception of civilization, Rishis characterized each such word (combination of pronunciations) to represent certain specific concepts.</p>
<p>The meanings for A, U, M are also derived from those feelings that each of these pronunciations produce in a tranquil mind.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>An important note:</strong></span></p>
<p>In fact this is how Vedas are to be interpreted. And this is the reason why most indologists fail to interpret Vedas correctly. One cannot understand Vedas until one is Yogi having perfect control over mind. Till we reach that level, we have to rely on other authoritative interpretations and logic.</p>
<p>Now since most people cannot have such control over mind, Rishis, classified some of the meanings of certain pronunciations in other texts like Nighantu. Based on this more coarser meanings of Vedic mantras were derived for less endowed people. Then they simplified them even further into simpler texts and so on. Most of us will have to use this texts, along with our own intellect to deduce the meaning of Vedic mantras. But while other texts provide clues to Vedas, Vedas themselves remain the ultimate benchmark that can be comprehended fully only in perfect state of tranquility. However the very process of trying to understand Vedas help us reach that level of mental capability. This forms the entire philosophy of studying and applying Vedas.</p>
<p>And that is why a reader of Vedas should be clear that Vedas can be understood only as per root essence of each word and possibly each syllable and not later day meanings. For example, &#8216;Go&#8217; has the root essence of something that moves or provided progression. But fools try to interpret &#8216;Go&#8217; in Vedic mantras to mean &#8216;cow&#8217; everywhere and hence misinterpret Vedas. So Vedas demand understanding of root words, and &#8216;feeling&#8217; the mantras rather than mechanical interpretations. And since its an evolutionary process for each of us, Vedic philosophy is quite liberal about those who believe in Vedas and to whatever extent as per Laws of Karma.</p>
<h1><strong>Q: Could you be more clear about this concept of meaning from pronunciation of each syllable in case of A U M? Give an example.</strong></h1>
<p>A: Clarity can come only with perfect tranquility of mind. But lets take an example to explain how different sounds evoke different feelings or meanings &#8211; &#8216;M&#8217; denotes emotional and caring aspect of Paramatma/ Ishwar. And you would see that even among normal human beings, there is a strong common thread across almost all cultures when it comes to &#8216;caring love&#8217;. So the word to signify Mother in almost all languages and cultures has the sound of &#8216;M&#8217;. Some cultures use a close sibling &#8216;N&#8217; which comes under the same family of sounds. This is the sound that most children utter first for physiological reasons and develop an emotional relation with. Ishwar&#8217;s language and His creation all go in sync.</p>
<p>Since this motherly love is one of the strongest emotions, we find it common across entire humanity in form of M. Same is case with other syllables which form part of Om.</p>
<h1><strong>Q: OK, I understand that Om has a great meaning. But why should I chant it?</strong></h1>
<p>A: Chanting of Om has several benefits &#8211; therapeutic, psychological and spiritual. Even if you don&#8217;t know the meaning of Om or are otherwise skeptic about it, you can still avail the therapeutic benefits from it. Some people stay away from Om considering that it belongs to a particular religion. But as we have seen, there is nothing religious about Om. It existed much before these new religions came into existence and is in any case part of all major cultures.</p>
<p>To deny oneself of benefit of Om simply because it existed before their religion emerged is akin to refusing to use one&#8217;s hands, legs, air, water, horses, vehicles, food items, medicines etc simply because these also existed before their religion emerged.</p>
<p>Further, there is nothing in the meaning and essence of Om that is against the definition of God/Ishwar/Allah in any religion. Thus one should not be hesitant in embracing &#8216;Om&#8217;.</p>
<p>Om is supposed to be the primordial sound of universe and its reverberations are the most natural experience for all souls. This Om through its reverberations forms the connect between us and the Supreme Entity. Buddhists call it Inevitable Laws of Nature designed to benefit us, and we call it Existent, Conscious, Blissful Ishwar.</p>
<h1><strong>Q: So what are the therapeutic or health benefits?</strong></h1>
<p>A: Om is a foolproof method to add healthy years to your life.</p>
<p>a. Chanting of Om several times would relax your entire body and regulate your hormonal system.</p>
<p>b. If you have disorders due to anxiety or worry, or you tend to lose temper, there can be no better remedy.</p>
<p>c. It acts like a detoxifying agent for entire body. If your environment is polluted, you MUST use it.</p>
<p>d. It strengthens heart and circulatory system.</p>
<p>e. It will make your digestion stronger.</p>
<p>f. It will bring youthfulness in body and face.</p>
<p>g. If you are tired and exhausted, it can serve as a great rejuvenator.</p>
<p>h. It can solve most worrisome sleep disturbance patterns, in case you suffer from it. You would wake up alert from sleep if you practice it in night.</p>
<p>i. It strengthens your lungs with some practice.</p>
<p>etc etc</p>
<h1><strong>Q: What are psychological benefits of Om?</strong></h1>
<p>A: Om can become a life changing experience:</p>
<p>a. It can make you much more relaxed to face the world around comfortably.</p>
<p>b. It can help you control your anger and frustration. If you have been chanting Om regularly, it is unlikely that you get angry.</p>
<p>c. It can help you be in resonance with nature. Thus you would find yourself much more intuitive and in control of things. Your gut feel will become much higher.</p>
<p>d. Your interpersonal relationships will improve. You would be able to develop rapport with people much better and make friends from enemies.</p>
<p>e. You will find life much more meaningful and purposeful and carry that natural smile.</p>
<p>f. You will find a jump in your enthusiasm and activity level. Your alertness would increase.</p>
<p><strong>g. You can never feel depressed if you are into Om therapy. </strong></p>
<p>h. If you have a friend suffering from depression and having suicidal thoughts, make him read this article and <a href="http://agniveer.com/?p=2291" target="_blank">Gayatri Mantra therapy</a>. Soon all depressing thoughts will vanish away.</p>
<h1><strong>Q: What are spiritual benefits of Om?</strong></h1>
<p>A: Meditation upon Om is the best spiritual exercise on earth.</p>
<p>a. It helps you develop emotional connect with Ishwar and realize your relation with Ishwar.</p>
<p>b. It helps you realize your purpose in life and how Ishwar is helping you.</p>
<p>c. It helps you realize your identity beyond this temporary hustle-bustle of the world around and develops a sense of how to make best use of this world for the bigger goal.</p>
<p>d. It provides a sense of security that is unmatched. You realize how you are constantly under protection of Ishwar every moment.</p>
<p>e. It helps you feel the Law of Karma and how each thought of yours is shaping the next moment of life and how Ishwar is managing this Law of Karma meticulously for your benefit alone. You understand why and how Ishwar is just and compassionate at the same time. How in his justice alone lies his pardon! How he loves you! How he is caring for you! How he is pampering you!</p>
<h1><strong>Q: How to derive these benefits? What is the method of Om therapy?</strong></h1>
<p>A: The complete therapy would be detailed and require separate coverage. Also, depending upon individual stage and requirements, it can be customized. After all its not a mechanical exercise but a direct one-to-one interaction between you and He, without any other entity in between.</p>
<p>But here is a standard procedure:</p>
<p>1. Sit down with backbone straight in a position where you need not worry about bodily discomfort. If you are unwell, you can do it lying down. But otherwise, always prefer to be seated. Close your eyes. Take some relaxed deep breaths to release any body tensions.</p>
<p>2. Four times are best for Om therapy &#8211; one immediately after waking up, one after morning cleansing, one in evening during sunset and finally before sleep. You can also do it when you have nothing else to do better &#8211; traveling in a bus (make sure you are not driving!), waiting for someone, feeling the need to get rid of negative emotions or having the relaxed morning walk in park. (Though make sure you are not into something that demands alertness)</p>
<p>3. Listen to the method of chant as provided in audio in beginning of article. You can prolong the duration of each chant depending on your comfort. In general, longer the better but if done with comfort.</p>
<p>4. Now do at least 3-5 chants each time. If chanting loud is an issue, you can do it silently.</p>
<p>5. During each chant, FEEL the Ishwar and his love around. Keep a slight smile and flow into the reverberations of the sound inside. This is not the time to think about Ishwar but to FEEL the Ishwar. We want to work at emotional level and not at logical level right now. <em>(Rest of the day is for logic and if that be insufficient, we have enough material to counter and debate at Agniveer.com and hone these skills <img src='http://cdn.agniveer.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />  )</em></p>
<p>6. Continue the vocal chants as long as you enjoy, and then start chanting silently. You can also focus on rhythmic breath patterns for some time. Then you can switch to <a href="http://agniveer.com/?p=2291" target="_blank">Gayatri Therapy</a> and then again switch to silent Om Therapy.</p>
<p>7. After you have completed all this, you can switch to <a href="http://agniveer.com/?p=1537" target="_blank">Shanti Mantra</a> and conclude. Shanti Mantra basically prays for peace everywhere.</p>
<p>8. After this, if you wish you can continue this meditative stage as long you enjoy and pray to Ishwar in whatever way you desire or whatever name you want to take with a thankful attitude. If you are an atheist, you can replace thought of Ishwar with sense of comfort and peace (Its one and same with difference in semantics alone)</p>
<p>Thats it!</p>
<p>I have just shared a trade secret in plain simple terms that otherwise has become a multi-billion dollar industry and bread and butter of many a self-help gurus! Only that this would be much more practical and effective! And that it has been provided without redundant jargon and packaging!</p>
<h1><strong>Q: But I am a Muslim and you abuse Muslims on your site. Why should I follow what you say?</strong></h1>
<p>A:</p>
<p>1. As I said there is nothing Hindu, Muslim or Christian about Om or Gayatri Mantra. Do you refuse to eat mangoes because it is not mentioned in Quran? The only things that a Muslim is prohibited from is what goes against Quran. But there is nothing in Om or Gayatri that is against any theist or even atheist belief.</p>
<p>2. What you are referring to as abuses to Muslims is merely an intellectual debate on books and has nothing to do with being insulting to anyone. Do you refuse to have food from mother merely because you have different viewpoints? One should never mix intellectual differences with emotional bonding.</p>
<p>3. See, despite whatever we may have written that you may have objections to, we still openly claim to be <a href="http://agniveer.com/?p=453" target="_blank">proud of calling ourselves &#8216;Muslim&#8217;</a> because it has a great meaning. We proudly hail <a href="http://agniveer.com/?p=762" target="_blank">Genius Muhammad as our role model.</a> And we proudly sit in Vajrasana which is nothing but Namaaz position because it is good for digestion and general health. Thus while we may differ, we are still one family!</p>
<p>4. Even if you hate us, why should you refuse to take benefits from Om Therapy? Do you refuse to receive your father&#8217;s letter because you do not like the postman? Agniveer is just a postman &#8211; a carrier. So even if you hate us, you should not stop yourself from imbibing good things that are compliant even with your own interpretation of Islam.</p>
<p>5. See, all these debates are superficial and merely tools to explore true wisdom. We may have different beliefs due to our different experiences in life and we should definitely discuss and debate to learn from each other. But beyond all these debates and arguments, which even get hot at times, we are still humans. And to love fellow beings is our innate nature &#8211; gift of Ishwar. After all we are one single family! But why prohibit yourself from deriving benefits from something which is neither Agniveer&#8217;s copyright, nor against Islam, nor can do any harm at all? Good things should be imbibed even from enemies!</p>
<p>6. So let us keep our intellectual differences aside, use other forums to sort those out. And if you are too angry with our other posts, feel free to scold or abuse us to your heart&#8217;s content through comments. We shall not delete them. But please make best use of Om Therapy. It can change your life!</p>
<p>Same logic we adopted for Christians and all other people who otherwise differ from us.</p>
<h1><strong>Q: I still have a doubt. In a world demanding actions, how can chanting do wonders? Is this not an escape mechanism to run away from challenges of life?</strong></h1>
<p>A:</p>
<p>1. Any form of meditation or Om therapy or whatever is not a replacement for rest of the duties of life. It is on contrary a catalyst to increase the efficiency of our overall life. Thus one is not expected to run away from duties and chant Om.  On contrary, one is supposed to do it for a limited period of time in general. It won&#8217;t take more than 15-20 minutes in entire day if you do it 4 times. You can increase the duration for specific objectives.</p>
<p>2. Chanting is nothing but a commitment. Its a promise you give to Ishwar/ Allah or God that you would cooperate with Him. That you would justify all his caring and love showered upon you. That you would try to imbibe the qualities that are expected from you. That you would try to emulate Ishwar in those qualities where you can &#8211; justice, compassion, discipline, consistency etc.</p>
<p>Chanting in this manner is a commitment at subconscious level. And hence it works! Those who chant with this overall theme, derive the best benefits.</p>
<p>However those who chant even mechanically would at least derive the health benefits. Even if you don&#8217;t believe in benefits of desi cow&#8217;s milk, it would still benefit you if you consume. Same is the case here. But when done with FEELINGS, benefits multiply!</p>
<h1><strong>Q: There are some more doubts. How do I address them?</strong></h1>
<p>A: Proof of the pudding is in the eating. Simply practice for a month and all doubts would be dissolved. However if you still have some really valid doubts or specific requirements, you can Contact us or comment here. But remember, we can show you the path. It is you who will have to walk across! And believe us, it would indeed be greatest fun!</p>
<p>So just get going into Om Therapy!</p>
<p><strong><em>Listen once again to beautiful audio explanation Om!</em></strong></p>
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<li><a href="#47" rel="nofollow" target="_self">What are these 4 VEDA Samhitas?</a></li>
<li><a href="#48" rel="nofollow" target="_self">What are mantras? How are they different from Shlokas of Sanskrit?</a></li>
<li><a href="#49" rel="nofollow" target="_self">What is the purpose of so much emphasis on pronunciation?</a></li>
<li><a href="#50" rel="nofollow" target="_self">What was the need for VEDAS?</a></li>
<li><a href="#51" rel="nofollow" target="_self">How were the VEDAS revealed?</a></li>
<li><a href="#52" rel="nofollow" target="_self">How did the Rishis understand the language of VEDAS?</a></li>
<li><a href="#53" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Why were these 4 Rishis chosen for accepting the VEDAS?</a></li>
<li><a href="#54" rel="nofollow" target="_self">But initially only Adam and Eve came. Now you talk of 4 Rishis?</a></li>
<li><a href="#55" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Are the VEDAS available today? How do we know they are authentic? Even Bible and Quran are not proven to be completely authentic.</a></li>
<li><a href="#56" rel="nofollow" target="_self">How can a layman understand VEDAS? Should we read translation available?</a></li>
<li><a href="#57" rel="nofollow" target="_self">VEDAS were good for beginning of civlization. But why we need them today?</a></li>
<li><a href="#58" rel="nofollow" target="_self">What do the 4 Vedas contain?</a></li>
<li><a href="#59" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Why do VEDAS contain worship of so many Gods?</a></li>
<li><a href="#60" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Then what about the 33 crore Gods of Hinduism?</a></li>
<li><a href="#61" rel="nofollow" target="_self">If I am a good person, but do not study VEDAS, what is the loss?</a></li>
<li><a href="#62" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Why do VEDAS focus on Yajnas and animal sacrifice?</a></li>
<li><a href="#63" rel="nofollow" target="_self">How can you claim VEDAS to be revealed scriptures? Why not Bible and Quran etc?</a></li>
<li><a href="#64" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Why did God deny VEDAS to Shudras and Women?</a></li>
<li><a href="#65" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Do VEDAS also talk of practical science and technology?</a></li>
<li><a href="#66" rel="nofollow" target="_self">What is Vedic concept of God and Soul?</a></li>
<li><a href="#67" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Do VEDAS permit alcohol or Soma Ras?</a></li>
<li><a href="#68" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Why do VEDAS contain hatred against Dasyus and Anarya – the natives of India?</a></li>
<li><a href="#69" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Are Shudras not Anarya? Why are they called Daas or slaves then?</a></li>
<li><a href="#70" rel="nofollow" target="_self">What about idol worship?</a></li>
<li><a href="#71" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Why do VEDAS permit polygamy?</a></li>
<li><a href="#72" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Why did Hindus practice polygamy then?</a></li>
<li><a href="#73" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Will learning Vedic mantras lead me to ultimate bliss?</a></li>
<li><a href="#74" rel="nofollow" target="_self">Why do not everyone embrace VEDAS when everything is so logical?</a></li>
<li><a href="#75" rel="nofollow" target="_self">I have another question. What do I do?</a></li>
<li><a href="#76" rel="nofollow" target="_self">I want to formally embrace VEDIC way of life? Is there a ritual like in Islam and Christianity?</a></li>
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<p><a name="45"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">What is meant by the word VEDA?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">The meaning of the word ‘VEDA’ is knowledge. It is derived from the root ‘vid’ which means ‘to know’. By VEDA we imply the eternal knowledge of the Omnipresent and Omniscient God which is provided to humans at beginning of human creation.</div>
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<p><a name="46"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Do you mean VEDAS are some books?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">VEDAS represent the eternal knowledge. But if you convert them into auditory senses, they represents certain sounds. When you convert them into visual sense, they represent certain mantras that can be compiled in form of books.As an analogy, when a person has to be represented through hearing, his voice is his representation. And if he has to be represented in a 2D image, his photograph is an accurate representation. Same is the case of VEDAS. They are the eternal knowledge and if we have to represent them as per the senses that humans can perceive, they turn into 4 Ved Samhitas.</p>
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<p><a name="47"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">What are these 4 VEDA Samhitas?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">These are compilation of mantras divided into 4 parts namely Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda.</div>
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<p><a name="48"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">What are mantras? How are they different from Shlokas of Sanskrit?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">The Hymns or stanzas of VEDAS are called Mantras. The hymns of other Sanskrit texts are Shlokas. The Mantras are unchangeable not only in content but even pronunciation.Thus while common persons may speak VEDIC Mantras without specific focus on pronunciation, each mantra has a specific method of pronunciation for each syllable in it. These are normally indicated by certain lines and symbols over and under Vedic Mantras.</p>
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<p><a name="49"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">What is the purpose of so much emphasis on pronunciation?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">1. This has helped preserve VEDAS in exactly the same form as they first came.2. The meaning of the Mantra changes as per change in pronunciation. This is like, what we do in real life also. The same words said in two different tones may mean completely opposite.</p>
<p>3. All VEDIC Mantras have several meanings. Further, the depth of meaning for each Mantra is also virtually infinite. To a beginner, certain meaning of a Mantra would be more obvious. But if she focuses on pronunciation pattern as well, further depths and news insights are revealed.</p>
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<p><a name="50"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">What was the need for VEDAS?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">God has provided us all a capability to analyze and reach truth=bliss. However the same is blurred by ignorance. Please read the <a title="FAQ on Theory of Karma" href="http://agniveer.com/theory-of-karma/">FAQ on Theory of Karma</a>for more on this.Thus, typically, it is impossible for humans to learn everything without being taught. We all are trained since birth for a significant period of time, and only then are we able to use our analytical faculties to learn more. And even then, most of the learning we do is through training. Analytical ability only acts as a tool to make it more efficient.</p>
<p>Similarly, it would have been impossible for humans to make so much of progress without any training support. Even a simple faculty like language, which forms the foundation of human civilization is impossible to learn without training.</p>
<p>The supporters of early-man theory are still at a loss to explain the emergence of language and the fact that language of earlier times were much more complex than those known today.</p>
<p>Thus VEDAS were provided as an operating manual to live in this world. It contains the seed knowledge for all fields and sufficient material to start the process of civilization. Without this, human civilization would have been impossible.</p>
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<p><a name="51"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">How were the VEDAS revealed?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Tradition says that the VEDAS were first revealed in heart of 4 Rishis or seers during inception of the civilization. These were having the best traits as per previous Karma or actions, and most eligible to understand the expain this knowledge. The knowledge of VEDAS revealed from them in a manner similar to way inspiration for doing noble things emerge in hearts of noble men.Traditions say that Agni received Rig Veda, Vayu – Yajur Veda, Aditya – Sama Veda and Angira – Atharva Veda. Then these 4 Rishis trained other people on basis of these Vedas.</p>
<p>The scholars among these other people contemplated on specific mantras of Vedas and were called Rishis because they researched into meanings of these Mantras which were useful for entire humanity then. Civilization and knowledge flourished henceforth.</p>
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<p><a name="52"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">How did the Rishis understand the language of VEDAS?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">The VEDAS were first revealed to the Rishis as complete package – meaning as well as mantras and their pronunciation. These appear different to us because of our limited knowledge.But in state of perfection, language, knowledge and pronunciation no more remain different but become one and same.</p>
<p>A simile would be when the child utters ‘Maa’ to call its mother. The language, meaning and pronunciation of ‘Ma’ all together mean the same ‘Mother’ along with all the emotions it implies.</p>
<p>Similarly, when mind is complete devoid of all negative traits and fluctuations, and focused on God, the language, pronunciation and meaning of God’s knowledge all are felt as one integrated package. The 4 Rishis who were inspired with VEDAS had such exalted state.</p>
<p>Now from the knowledge and pronunciation, they developed the first rules of the language through which they trained others.</p>
<p>Thus language also has its origin in the VEDAS?</p>
<p>From</p>
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<p><a name="53"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Why were these 4 Rishis chosen for accepting the VEDAS?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Refer to Concept of God and Theory of Karma. Creation and destruction continue in beginning-less and unending cycles. Thus whenever a new creation happens, the souls who are best equipped to accept and propagate this knowledge are chosen to be among the first humans in the civilization.</div>
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<p><a name="54"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">But initially only Adam and Eve came. Now you talk of 4 Rishis?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Adam-Eve theory is a good story for entertainment of children. That has no rational basis except showing fear of Hell and lure of Heaven.As per Vedic belief, right from initiation of creation of the universe up to inception of humans, changes happened gradually as per definite laws of Ishwar. Scientists have discovered many of these aspects recently. And when creation was over, humans emerged not as a couple, but in multiple.</p>
<p>The first humans are supposed to have emerged as youths and neither children nor old ones. No intermediate species between humans and next-intelligent species are found in any form. So evolution of humans from apes or ape-likes is ruled out. Even the current theories of ‘apes are our ancestors’ are too vague and inconclusive, and full of big unexplainable gaps.</p>
<p>The alternative model is that multiple humans emerged from earth, with different genetic makeup, without sexual reproduction. Modern science also does ot rule out possibility of this happening. These young humans had basic knowledge of survival just as animals have. And then 4 among them got the knowledge and trained others.</p>
<p>Because they had different genetic makeup, they could then devise rules of inter-marrying through something similar to Gotra system which is prevalent even till today. This ensures that marriage between close relatives do not happen and hence prevent genetic disorders. VEDAS have specific mantras to prohibit such marriages.</p>
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<p><a name="55"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Are the VEDAS available today? How do we know they are authentic? Even Bible and Quran are not proven to be completely authentic.</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">The 4 VEDAS are available to us exactly in same way, as it was presented first. The God, who devised the universe to help us reach ultimate bliss and support us in all ways possible, ensured that VEDAS are never lost from humanity.The mechanism was through memorizing 10 different ways of reciting VEDIC mantras in different permutations. They are called ‘Paatha Vidhi’. Thus different words of the mantra would be spoken in different orders. The different Paatha of VEDAS were memorized by different humans. They then taught these Paatha Vidhi to next generation. Whenever a doubt would come, that would be sorted out by checking out the different Paatha pronuciations. This way it was ensured that not even a syllable could be altered. Thus, if you even change a high pitch to low pitch, that would be caught.</p>
<p>Later, these VEDAS were written down. But oral traditions continued and still remain existent in India. And while Northern India was under a lot of turmoil in history due to invasions, South India was relatively peaceful. And hence the tradition continued uninterrupted.</p>
<p>No other book had such a rigorous way of protection. And hence no other book in world can claim such authenticity.</p>
<p>Even the skeptic Western indologists who explored VEDAS to propagate Christianity, could not help admitting this to be a great wonder of human civilization. Max Muller was one such researcher who commented thus.</p>
<p>Today, the 4 VEDAS are available as print format.</p>
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<p><a name="56"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">How can a layman understand VEDAS? Should we read translation available?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">To read VEDAS, one needs to master the language of VEDAS – Sanskrit. In its absence, one can study the translations. However study of translations without a framework would be of little help. Further the translations by western scholars are to be rejected outrightly.To understand VEDAS, not only language is necessary, one needs to also master certain other subjects. But even more important is an analytical bent of mind and a Yogic approach. What is meant by Yogic approach is mastery over senses and mind.</p>
<p>Since the concepts of VEDAS are very subtle, a disturbed mind or a mind indulged in petty issues and enjoyments of the world can make neither head or tail out of it.</p>
<p>This is same as we would say that it is useless for an uneducated drunkard to try to read Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.</p>
<p>Thus, simultaneous practice of mind discipline and an analytical attitude are necessary to start exploring the VEDAS.</p>
<p>Beyond that, availability of an expert teacher is extremely useful. But in absence of that as well, one can start with study of Satyarth Prakash (LIght of Truth) and Introduction to Vedas by Swami Dayanand Saraswati to understand the basic framework. In today’s context, they would be very critical to start exploration of VEDAS.</p>
<p>However, as said earlier, these too should be read with a Yogic and analytical bent of mind. This is not very difficult or esoteric. It simply means shutting oneself off from distractions and studying with open-minded focus – the way we study any serious subject.</p>
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<p><a name="57"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">VEDAS were good for beginning of civlization. But why we need them today?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Definitely, VEDAS were indispensable during beginning of human civilization. All the great ideals that we all believe in today, and good aspects of all the cultures, all have source in Vedas. But unfortunately, we lost track of the source in this long journey. Thus we often get distracted and get ourselves in trouble.VEDAS serve as essential guide to do this course-correction. in absence of VEDAS, we have divided ourselves into so many cults, religions, groups, castes, races etc and keep fighting. In name of progress, we have ruined the environment. We try to adjust objectivity with irrationality and keep failing miserably.</p>
<p>On one hand, we would agree that we should reject wrong and false. But we still agree to propagation of smoking which is proven injurious for smoker, others and environment. Modern Science is still fighting with Spiritualism because it assumes that God is what Bible or Quran tell us. And we try to squeeze a middle path which is impossible.</p>
<p>A typical human is confused over what this life is and what is its direction. it fears death but has no solution. In confusion, it keeps wasting time and escaping from this fear through nonsense activities..and then dies.</p>
<p>VEDAS have solutions to these problems and provide tips on making our individual, social and global life more blissful.</p>
<p>Today we need VEDAS for same reason that a doctor refers back to medical text books throughout his life.</p>
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<p><a name="58"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">What do the 4 Vedas contain?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Rig Vedas focuses on knowledge of all material and spiritual objects. Yajur Veda deals mainly with recommended actions for humans. Sama Veda deals with devotion and contemplation and Atharva Veda contains applications deriving essence from all three Vedas and their themes (knowledge, action and contemplation)</div>
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<p><a name="59"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Why do VEDAS contain worship of so many Gods?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">This is a popular myth without any basis. VEDAS unequivocally declare that there is only one God – Ishwar and He is unparalleled.It calls this Omnipotent God through various adjectives. People without an unbiased Yogic disposition took these names as that of different Gods.</p>
<p>But several mantras of VEDAS clarify this and state that He is One and Only one. For example Rig Veda 6.45.13, Atharva Veda 2.21, Rig Veda, 1.164.46, Rig Veda 10.114.5, Rig Veda 10.82.3 etc</p>
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<p><a name="60"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Then what about the 33 crore Gods of Hinduism?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">The exact term is 33 Koti Devata which people translate into 33 crore Gods.Now let us understand that Koti also means ‘type’. And in VEDAS, 33 Devatas are indeed referred but comprehensively summarized in Shatpath Brahman, which is a commentary on VEDAS.</p>
<p>Now Devata does not mean Ishwar or Omnipotent God. It originates from root ‘Divu’ and refers to anything that benefits us. It has same origin as that of word ‘Daan’ which means charity. There are several other meanings of ‘Divu’ like conquer, pursuit, brilliancy, praise, knowledge, motion etc.</p>
<p>In the parlance of 33 Koti Devata, they refer to 33 non-living objects which benefit us namely: 8 Vasus – Fire, Earth, Air, Sky, Super-Terrestrial Space, Sun, Moon, Stars, Ten Life Forces, Soul, and 12 Months.</p>
<p>Further VEDAS proclaim in 10.121 that Ishwar/God provides us with all Devatas</p>
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<p><a name="61"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">If I am a good person, but do not study VEDAS, what is the loss?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">If you are a good person, you will achieve higher levels of Bliss as per your Karma/Actions/Thoughts. But there would be a ceiling due to limited knowledge. Because higher bliss demands further knowledge.This is similar to study of medicines. One can explore a lot about health science through her own discovery and analysis. But to master further, she will need to study the medical text books and do the necessary laboratory work.</p>
<p>Often we assume that spiritual knowledge is simple and can be obtained by self. We assume that only knowledge of various skills is what requires external training. This is a misconception. While seeds for all kinds of knowledge is there within us, we require more specialized training for those knowledge that have more serious implications and cover so many fields.</p>
<p>The same knowledge becomes simpler with expert guidance.</p>
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<p><a name="62"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Why do VEDAS focus on Yajnas and animal sacrifice?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">VEDAS believe in non-violence and prohibit all forms of animal killing for esoteric purpose. It all prohibits killing of animals for food and appeals for compassion for all living beings. You can review “No Beef in Vedas” article to know more about it. It is available in this site at http://agniveer.com/vedas/no-beef-in-vedas/Yajna has three meanings – Respect for God and good people, Good company and Charitable Acts that benefit all. Thus in VEDAS, Yajna has a very comprehensive meaning.</p>
<p>The normal Yajna we associate with the word Yajna is called Agnihotra and is a routine to purify environment and minds of pollution. It has its own medical and spiritual benefits. But it has nothing to do with animal sacrifice. Nor Yajna in VEDAS has to be taken in this restrictive sense.</p>
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<p><a name="63"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">How can you claim VEDAS to be revealed scriptures? Why not Bible and Quran etc?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">VEDAS are not revealed in the sense we understand. There is nothing magical about its emergence. Its a permanent eternal knowledge that got manifested in same natural manner as creation happened. What makes VEDAS different from BIble and Quran are:<br />
1. It appeared at origin of creation and not intermittently. Thus the knowledge is same for all humans since then. But knowledge of Bible and Quran came much later, and hence those who were born before they came were at major loss.2. If God has to revise His own message, it means God is imperfect. Thus accepting any later day message as God’s is insult to God.</p>
<p>3. There is no science in Quran or Bible which Vedas do not cover.</p>
<p>4. Nothing in VEDAS is opposed to Science and Reason. It does not talk of miracles which only happen in stories but do not happen in real world.</p>
<p>5. VEDAS cover all branches of knowledge. It is 3 times the size of Quran and covers all possible fields in seed form.</p>
<p>6. It does not contain history, geography or stories.</p>
<p>7. The VEDAS are applicable to all human beings in all geographies. The message is quite generic in nature. It also does not differentiate between believers and non-believers and curse non-believers to eternal Hell.</p>
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<p><a name="64"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Why did God deny VEDAS to Shudras and Women?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">This is another baseless allegation on VEDAS. On contrary, VEDAS emphasize women education more than even men because women are first teachers of next generation. VEDAS clearly proclaim that no one should be denied of knowledge of Ishwar/God. Thus women have full rights to study Vedas.Shudra does not refer to birth-based caste. It is a term to define uneducated person. Thus someone uneducated will automatically not have access to VEDAS. But one can attain education and learn VEDAS and he or she shall no more be a Shudra.</p>
<p>And regardless of one’s parentage, anyone can study and teach VEDAS based on his or her merits.</p>
<p>VEDAS refute birth-based discrimination of any kind.</p>
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<p><a name="65"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Do VEDAS also talk of practical science and technology?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Yes. Vedas provide details on building ships and airplanes. They talk of basics of mathematics and decimal system. They refer to gravity and electricity.However VEDAS do not get into those details which can be explored by humans themselves. Instead, VEDAS would proclaim humans to explore it further.</p>
<p>Thus, VEDAS do not spoon-feed because ultimate bliss demands efforts. But they give sufficient directions to ensure one is not misled. And that applies for all fields – physical, social, mental sciences.</p>
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<p><a name="66"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">What is Vedic concept of God and Soul?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Refer to <a title="FAQ on Concept of God" href="http://agniveer.com/god/">FAQ on Concept of God</a>.In brief, VEDAS consider God, Soul and Matter/Energy duo to be eternal.</p>
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<p><a name="67"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Do VEDAS permit alcohol or Soma Ras?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Soma Ras is not alcohol. It refers to exalted state of motivation. The kind of motivation that legendary people and freedom-fighters have.In later era, people started calling alcohol Soma because from perspective of normal people, these exalted people appear insane or intoxicated with their passions.</p>
<p>On contrary, VEDAS completely discourage use of substance which numb senses or interferes with purity and clarity of thoughts. Refer Rig Veda 8.2.12 and Atharva veda 6.7.1</p>
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<p><a name="68"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Why do VEDAS contain hatred against Dasyus and Anarya – the natives of India?</span></p>
<p><span class="dsfaq_answer_title">Answer:</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">This is another crazy theory prevalent. We shall devote a thorough article to explode this myth.When VEDAS are first texts of mankind, and no one has ever been able to trace its origin, there is no question of there being any natives when VEDAS first came!</p>
<p>The word Arya in VEDAS mean a civilized person. Anarya is opposite of Arya and means a criminal. Dasyu means looters.</p>
<p>Thus, if I ask, why does modern society have hatred against criminals and looters, what would you say?</p>
<p>VEDAS clearly define that criminals and looters should be dealt with iron hand.</p>
<p>In a VEDIC society, even someone not believing in VEDAS is allowed to live freely. Unlike Bible and Quran, there is no discrimination on this basis.</p>
<p>But criminals and nuisance creators are to be punished like in modern times.</p>
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<p><a name="69"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Are Shudras not Anarya? Why are they called Daas or slaves then?</span></p>
<p><span class="dsfaq_answer_title">Answer:</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">No, Shudra refers to one who did not complete education. Shudra can be in any family. Daas is another term for Anarya or criminals.It was much later that owing to breakdown of VEDIC education, the 4 professions which were based on qualifications turned into birth-based systems. And then the uneducated ones had to suffer. Then Daas and Shudra became equivalent.</p>
<p>This is like current politics. Noe only children of politicians can become politicians. Others have a no-entry there. After few years, if this trend does not stop, we may have family background come up as an eligibility criteria. It is already so unofficially!</p>
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<p><a name="70"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">What about idol worship?</span></p>
<p><span class="dsfaq_answer_title">Answer:</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">VEDAS condemn practice of restricting God in idol. That is neither true nor respectful to God. It instead explains a method of mind-control and skills enhancement to worship God. This leads to improved physical, mental and spiritual health and hence the devotee is able to put better efforts.</div>
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<p><a name="71"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Why do VEDAS permit polygamy?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">VEDAS, perhaps, are the only texts in world that clearly discourage Polygamy. It is so convinced of monogamy that all mantras relating to marriage are in dual voice. It further has several mantras that discourage polygamy.</div>
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<p><a name="72"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Why did Hindus practice polygamy then?</span></p>
<p><span class="dsfaq_answer_title">Answer:</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Hindus have done several things against recommendations of VEDAS. And that is why they suffered so many upsets. VEDAS do not ban anything with fear of Hell. Instead they spell out their recommendations. This is like books on Medicine. They will explain effect of smoking on lungs. A wise man would understand from that. But a fool would still smoke. VEDAS are not targeted towards fools.Society has on various times deviated from VEDIC teachings and has suffered loss in that aspect. For example Dashrath took 4 wives, or Pandavas played gambling. But neither is an example of VEDIC practice and both suffered setbacks for their stupidities.</p>
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<p><a name="73"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Will learning Vedic mantras lead me to ultimate bliss?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Simply mugging up mantras would be a waste of time. VEDAS are a workbook. You need to practice the meaning in Knowledge, Action and Contemplation. Further, each mantra has deeper and deeper layers of meanings. This exploration is a life long but extremely enjoyable process. You need to submerge completely to get benefits and fun! Like in learning any sports or skills. Shortcuts are waste of time.Often many people mug up mantras, standard speeches and dialogues and pose as experts. They may gain popularity, but are wasting their times. And making their future progress even more difficult due to layers of false ego that they have accumulated.</p>
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<p><a name="74"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">Why do not everyone embrace VEDAS when everything is so logical?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">For exactly the same reasons that people find difficult to quit smoking even when they know that it is damaging. Past tendencies, false egos and lack of Will make it difficult.Today, based on in which society we were born, or who influenced us first with charisma, who insulted us, we decide whether we are Hindu, Muslim, Atheist, Christian, Buddhist etc. Very few people are able to rise above these uncontrolled parameters and do an objective analysis and embrace truth. And this courage to embrace truth and reject false is first step to achieving Truth=Vedas=Bliss.</p>
<p>As I said, there is no scope for blind faith in VEDAS. Even those who believe in VEDAS without any reason or thorough analysis, merely due to above mentioned reasons, are simply wasting their times.</p>
<p>For true truth-warriors, nothing is more fun than embracing VEDAS.</p>
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<p><a name="75"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">I have another question. What do I do?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">1. You can read Introduction to Vedas and Light of Truth by Dayanand Saraswasti and answer many more doubts.2. You can visit http://satyavidya.org</p>
<p>3. You can post it on Vistor FAQ section at http://agniveer.com/faq/</p>
<p>4. You can share a comment here.</p>
<p>5. You can mail me at agniveer@agniveer.com</p>
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<p><a name="76"></a><span class="dsfaq_quest_title">Question:</span> <span class="dsfaq_quest">I want to formally embrace VEDIC way of life? Is there a ritual like in Islam and Christianity?</span></p>
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<div class="dsfaq_answer">Rituals serve the purpose of self-discipline and installing a reference point to focus the mind. For truly Yogic, there is no need for any ritual.But if you feel you would like to approach VEDAS more systematically, mail me at agniveer@agniveer.com</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[What makes the theory of Heaven and Hell logically impossible! Except, of course, if you believe that God must be crazy!]]></description>
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<p>Put simply, the basic premise of the Abrahamic beliefs (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) are as follows:</p>
<p>- God is just, kind, perfect<br />
- This life is our first and last life<br />
- God is testing us here<br />
- Based on the marks we obtain in this test, we will go to either Heaven or Hell.</p>
<p>The differences between various sects of Judaism, Christianity and Islam lie only in<br />
- the testing criteria and the description of Heaven and Hell<br />
- the level of fanaticism required for passing this Test.</p>
<p>But the basic construct is same &#8211; One Life which is Test, God is best examiner, and Result is Pass (Heaven) or Fail (Hell) .</p>
<p>Let us evaluate this basic construct critically through a series of examples, and decide whether it is logically plausible.</p>
<p><strong>1. </strong><br />
Many children die in the wombs. Now as per Islam or Christianity would they go to Heaven or Hell? Most scholars of Islam and Christianity say they go to Heaven because they never did anything wrong in their lives.</p>
<p>Now my question is <strong>“Did they even have an option to do anything wrong?”</strong></p>
<p>Is God not being partial by clearing one candidate even without starting his examination, and another one has to keep giving test after test continuously for 100 years!</p>
<p><strong>2.</strong><br />
Many children die young before they reach maturity. Even the wrong acts they do are not out of willful desire to do something wrong but out of innocence. Would they reach Heaven or Hell?</p>
<p>If they reach Heaven, then why does God not kill everyone in their childhood and ensure a seat in Heaven for them? Is God not being unjust and imperfect?</p>
<p>If they reach Hell, what was their fault?</p>
<p>Say twins were born. Both lived same innocent life for first 3 years. Then one died. He will go straight to Heaven. The other remained innocent for next few years, then got into bad company, became an Apostate/Kafir and died at age of 60. Now he should go to Hell, as per the Books.</p>
<p>Is this not God’s crime that he made him live for 60 years and not his brother? Had he killed both at same age of 3 years, both would have gone to Heaven!</p>
<p>So if there is one life and permanent Heaven/Hell, it proves God is unjust.</p>
<p><strong>3. </strong><br />
A person is born insane. His mental faculties have not developed beyond say, age of five. But he lives a long life. Will he go to Hell or Heaven?</p>
<p>Again the same questions as above rise. And result in either God being unjust or concept of one life as test to enter Heaven/Hell being wrong.<br />
<strong>4.</strong><br />
One person is born in family of Hindu, another in home of an atheist, one as a Muslim and another as a Christian. Based on what they imbibe from their respective societies, they become a devout Hindu, Atheist, Muslim and Christian respectively.</p>
<p>Now as per Islam, only those who believe in Quran and Muhammad can go to Heaven. As per Christians, only those who surrender to Jesus can go to Heaven.</p>
<p>So who will go where?</p>
<p>Definitely the Hindu and Atheist are bound to go to Hell. Now my question is &#8220;Was God not unjust by not giving everyone birth in family of Muslim or Christian, whosoever is correct?&#8221;</p>
<p>What is my fault if I was born and brought up in a Hindu family and never got any reason to be convinced by Quran or Bible? Why has God planned my stay in Hell from advance?</p>
<p><strong>5. </strong><br />
A person who is devout follower of Islam believes that children go to Heaven because that is what scholars teach him. So as a noble example of self-sacrifice, he starts killing children. His logic is that, even if I have to burn in Hell forever, I should do my best to ensure that these innocent children get reservation for Paradise!</p>
<p>Thus he is doing a selfless social service. Will he go to Heaven or Hell?</p>
<p>If he goes to Heaven, then Allah or God is setting a wrong example for people to follow.</p>
<p>If he goes to Hell, then selflessness is bad.</p>
<p>Further, since no one will actually know who will go where until doomsday comes, it means God has already spread enough confusion to motivate many innocent selfless social workers to follow the path of infanticide and killing!</p>
<p><strong>6.</strong><br />
An unbiased testing environment will demand that<br />
- first the subject be taught to everyone with same facilities,<br />
- then they should be evaluated under same testing environment.</p>
<p>Accordingly, God should have first imbibed Quran or Bible, whichever is true, in hearts of all people, then given them birth in same types of family, allowed them to grow up in same place and in same conditions, and only then should have conducted the test.</p>
<p>But in this world, we find the testing environment to be as diverse as one can possibly imagine. And yet God is claimed to be perfect, just and kind!</p>
<p>Most religious scholars answer this paradox by saying that God or Allah knows how to decide the fate by whatever acts people have done in their respective lives based on whatever environment they had to live in. This seems to be like God having something like the Duckworth-Lewis formula which is used to decide winner of an interrupted cricket match.</p>
<p>Now this raises few doubts:</p>
<p>One,<br />
if indeed God is perfect and He has such a great scoring formula, why did he create the entire drama and wasted so many years? He should have used the formula in the very beginning and directly sent everyone to either Heaven or Hell!</p>
<p>Two,<br />
If the formula works on a stillborn child or a fetus, why did he unnecessarily bias against certain folks and had them face troubles of long lives? After all He had created everyone equal to start with!</p>
<p>Three,<br />
The test seems to have discrete results. As per Quran, all Heaven-goers would get 72 virgins each. There seems to be no concept of variation of results as per deeds. Some books do talk of several varieties of Heaven, but these merely increase a binary solution to a finite number solution (Instead of one Heaven and one Hell, there are now say 10 Heavens and 10 Hells). But still there is no continuous gradation. It is like a continuous function equation is giving a non-zero discrete answer, which is mathematically improbable.<br />
<strong>7.</strong><br />
People seem to be retaining their youthful bodies in Heaven. Now will they be able to change their looks if they want to? What about children and fetus who go to Heaven? Will they go as adults? Will they receive a training in Hebrew or Arabic which is supposed to be the language of Heaven? If indeed so, why did God not make only one single language in earth also?</p>
<p><strong>8.</strong><br />
What about animals &#8211; reptiles, insects, mammals and other creatures? Will they go to Heaven or Hell? The earlier belief was that animals do not have souls. But now that it has been amply proved that at least the higher animals feel pain and pleasure like humans, the opinion is divided.</p>
<p>Some claim that they will also go to Heaven. Others say that Allah knows the best!</p>
<p>In case they go to Heaven, why did God or Allah bias against others and not gave them birth as cockroaches and goats? That way they too would have got straight passport to Heaven!</p>
<p>In case they go to Hell, what was their fault?</p>
<p>Also, will they live like cockroaches and goats, or will they get human body? Will their intelligence be enhanced? Or they remain equally dumb as in earth?</p>
<p><strong>9.</strong><br />
Heaven and Hell seem to be permanent. It will continue forever, as per these religions. Now if that be so, God’s injustice becomes even more prominent in light of above points.</p>
<p>Based on one single test, God put certain people directly in Heaven without testing them at all! Others he tested for so many years. Some he gave birth in homes of Apostates, some as children of Prophet himself.</p>
<p>Is this not gravest cheating?</p>
<p>God is the most unjust and biggest cheater of these stories of there being one single exam and Heaven/Hell forever be true.</p>
<p><em>A corollary: </em><br />
What would happen if people start fighting or cheating or adultery in Heaven? Will they be shifted to Hell? Or will they be permitted to do whatever they want and yet remain in Heaven?</p>
<p>The Holy Books seem to be silent on this!</p>
<p><strong>10.</strong><br />
Recently there was news that a 2 month old baby was raped.</p>
<p>Now who is being tested? The victim or the rapist?</p>
<p>If its test of victim, is it in a position to respond?</p>
<p>If its test of the rapist, why the hell did God make the poor little baby as a scapegoat?</p>
<p>God seems nothing more than a crazy, stupid, psychopathic dictator if these stories be true.</p>
<p><strong>11.</strong><br />
Almost all books of Eastern philosophies refute the concept of one birth. They believe in life being a continuous cycle not interrupted by death. Its broadly termed the Theory of Karma.</p>
<p>Now if this were not true, why did God act like a Kafir/ Apostate and confuse minds of people who were born in Eastern part of the globe, from very childhood.</p>
<p>As per Bible and Quran, God has done great miracles in past including burning entire towns and villages, and giving birth to prophets like Jesus without need of a human father. If He can do so much, why did he not burn these books of East forever? After all He himself laid the criteria that those who refuse to believe in Jesus or Muhammad will go to Hell! Ideally he should have stopped the creation of these books in the first place!</p>
<p><strong>12.</strong><br />
In Muslim texts, Muhammad has foretold that he sees Heaven full of men and Hell full of women. This means that there is already reservations made on basis of gender. Is this not match-fixing by the whimsical dictator named God or Allah?   (Refer KITAB AL-RIQAQ, Chapter 1, Sahih Bukhari Book 36, Number 6596, Book 36, Number 6597, Book 36, Number 6600)<br />
<strong>13.</strong><br />
Also, as per Islam, each male will get 4 faithful wives in Heaven. But if Heaven if full of only men, as per previous claim of Muhammad, does it not mean that Heaven would be a homosexual paradise? Because with majority being males, it is mathematically impossible for everyone to get 4 female wives each. And if homosexuality is the only way in Paradise, why condemn it on earth?  Perhaps the only women who go to Paradise may be the lesbians (because straight women cannot enjoy 72 virgins that would be allotted to them!)</p>
<p><strong>14.</strong><br />
What about terrorists who were brainwashed from very childhood to do Jehad? Will people like Kasab who killed many in Mumbai attack go to Heaven or Hell? They were simply brainwashed by fanatics to take up arms to seek Allah!</p>
<p><strong>15.</strong><br />
If indeed there is only life, why did God create so much of confusion about His original message.</p>
<p>The original Bible is simply not available. Quran was compiled after death of Prophet. And those who compiled were fighting each other to death. How can only rely on such blood-thirsty people to have had the capability to reproduce the original message of God? Further certain verses seem to have been added in Quran out of Satanic influences on Prophet.</p>
<p>If Allah or God is so just, and is giving only one life to compete, why did he create such confusions which no human being can decipher. And then he lays the criteria that unless you are out of this confusion, you will burn in Hell! Not satisfied with this, he further went to condemn certain people to remain away forever from his message!</p>
<p><strong>16.</strong><br />
Both Islam and Christianity believe that God forgives the sins of one who agrees to accept the respective religion!   This means that regardless of whatever you have done, if finally you say sorry, you will go scot-free in Heaven!   And if you have been a devout believer but at last moment you say, “I refuse to believe”, he will give you ticket to Hell.</p>
<p>This raises further doubts:</p>
<p><em><strong> One</strong></em>,<br />
Does it not render the entire life and all its multi-dimensionality and complexity wasteful? The entire life, its efforts, its studies all go for a toss, and what remains is a final yes or no. Is this not against nature?</p>
<p>We all know anger is bad. But still we succumb to anger at times, due to limits of our understanding and our neural programming.</p>
<p>So if someone has been a believer throughout but out of confusion, in last few days of his life, became an apostate, why should he be punished so severely?</p>
<p>And another one, who was apostate forever, why should he be rewarded Heaven despite all the nonsense he thought and did for decades?</p>
<p>No decision is without confusion. The only way to take a right decision without confusion is to know everything and be able to analyze everything. This is impossible for any human. Thus no decision of human can be considered reliable and final.</p>
<p><em>Thus regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees with Quran/ Bible, the decision is full of confusion and based on extremely limited knowledge. </em></p>
<p>Is God not crazy then to curse one to Hell and another one to Heaven forever, based on a momentary decision which was taken out of ignorance?</p>
<p>Is God not stupid to have designed such a faulty testing mechanism that relies on ignorance of people which will decide the fate of all souls forever?</p>
<p><em><strong>Two,<br />
</strong></em>Does it not provide an inbuilt motivation mechanism in the system to keep doing all sorts of nonsense throughout the life and say sorry at the end?</p>
<p>We thus, see many becoming saint-like as old age comes to say sorry and go to Heaven. More careful ones do the nonsense, and then confess the same, and go scot-free!</p>
<p><em><strong>Three,</strong></em><br />
Why does nature work opposite to God’s method then? Was nature designed by God when he was imperfect, or what is a joint-venture with Satan?</p>
<p>Because in nature, if you commit a mistake, you cannot go scot-free without paying the price.</p>
<p>If you eat lots of sugars and get diabetic, you do not get cured by saying Sorry! You need to undergo the entire treatment process and even then perfect cure is not guaranteed. We do not get strong by saying, Sorry! We do not get back our teeth by saying, Sorry! We do not become scholars by saying, Sorry! We do not master skills by saying, Sorry!</p>
<p>On contrary, in nature, everything happens in a continuous process as per definite laws. There is simply no escape from it. Why does God suddenly become so dismally and so confusingly discrete then! God must be crazy!</p>
<p><strong>17.</strong><br />
If God is just and kind, why does He demand belief in things we can neither see, hear, analyze or feel, for booking our permanent future?</p>
<p>Neither we see God, nor see Him doing the kind of miracles we read in Bible or Quran, nor we witness any Prophets or messengers around, nor we have ever seen any Holy Spirit or Angel, nor we ever see any virgin giving birth to any baby, nor we have seen even trailer of Heaven/ Hell, nor we ever saw the Garden of Eden, nor did we discover the seven/ four skies etc etc.</p>
<p>Yet belief in each of these is necessary to book a seat in Heaven!</p>
<p>And if we do not, we are doomed to Hell forever!</p>
<p>On top of it, God gave us the intelligence to be able to test what is fraud and what is right. In this world, we respect those people more who have more of this intelligence.</p>
<p>But in God’s kingdom, this intelligence is the greatest cause of sin.</p>
<p>Only the blinds will enter the Heaven. Rest shall burn in Hell!</p>
<p>The God’s world is indeed very confusing.</p>
<p>God must be crazy!</p>
<p>(For a critical evaluation of these beliefs, please review <a title="Analysis of Bible" href="http://www.vjsingh.info/chapterthirteen.html" target="_blank">Chapter 13</a> and <a href="http://www.vjsingh.info/chapterfourteen.html" target="_blank">Chapter 14</a> of<a href="http://www.vjsingh.info/chapterfourteen.html" target="_blank"> Satyarth Prakash (Light of Truth)</a></p>
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