Author: Akhilesh Jha
Translator(s)/ Editors(s): Srirang Jha
Publisher: Publications Division
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 106
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123014260
Description
A Time when people of other civilizations had not even learned to calculate, Vedic people were well versed in all sorts of calculations. In the Vedic period, thousands of years ago, we had been using our calendar while European countries could organize their calendar merely 500 years ago. In Vedas we find interesting account of twin gods Ashwini Kumaras, surgeons who were credited with leg replacement. Atharva Veda is the foundation of Ayurveda now recognized the world over.
Vedas contain a wealth of information on the aspects of family, society, agriculture, science and technology, music etc. of those times. These interesting facts will be enjoyed by children and inculcate the spirit of enquiry in them.
The author is known for his deep interest in ancient India culture and religion.
Contents
Stories of the four Vedas
Extent of the Vedas
Vedic Sages
Vedic Gods
Science Story of the Rig Veda I
Science Story of the Rig Veda II
Medical Science of the Atharva Veda
Medicines of the Atharva Veda
Science in the Yajur Veda
Agricultural Lore of the Rig Veda
Agricultural Lore of the Yajur Veda
Agricultural Lore of the Atharva Veda
Administration in the Vedic Age
Division of Labour in the Vedic Period
Importance of Knowledge in the Vedas
Houses in the Vedic Period
Message of Peace in the Vedas