Feedback from Sri.K.Suresh

Do you share this view positively (Partially/Fully)? If not, please elucidate.
I accept the view partially. When the person opts for Veda Adhyana, (whether by compulsion by parents or willingly) what is his/their objective in pursuing Veda adhyana to be clearly defined. They have to be filtered at the admission level itself considering your/elder's view. Otherwise, dropouts from the Pataskala which is very high in vaideka population make a mess in the believers, which is the present condition.

Should ‘Interface’ be Residential?
It can be like a school for which the participant can pay, but with full facilities could be offered like in a crash course. This cannot be free, since everything has its own cost. Further this is for the benefit of the participant/vaidikas.

What should be the duration of ‘Interface’ (less than 3 years, 4 years, more than that?)
It can be for 2 years and can be imparted after basic Veda samhita is finished in the patasala. This cannot be done parallel/ simultaneously during Veda adhyayana unless those people are very bright and having interest.

What should be the subjects / curriculum to be covered in this program?
It can consist of English, Sanskrit grammar, mathematics, needhi sastras, Kala vidhana, panchanga and basics of astronomy (not astrology).

What are the options for the Adhyayi‘s to pursue in the Loukika world apart from Vaideekam such that they are also able to conduct their anushtanam without fail?
This depends on their qualification and ability. Otherwise they can do small business like book shop, investment in shares, teach Sanskrit or moral instruction class in schools etc. They can teach Veda sincerely in morning or evening to their aastikas depending on his time. If they involve in other works, then they cannot concentrate in his own/basic works.

What are the special skills required for the above?
They have to be thorough in their subject and they should practice truth. They will get everything they require.


Would you be interested in further discussions on this issue? Would it be possible to ensure personal participation for discussions?

I can give more inputs through mail though I cannot participate personally since I am away from Chennai.

Any comments that you might want to add…

The attitude of the vaidikas could be changed, so that they mingle with normal people who are ignorant. The vaidikas to impart the required knowledge to the grahastas in such a way that, they will come to a particular level of understanding. The vaidikas to concentrate on the work for which he has come and to be punctual in his timings like a professional and command respect. Now the vaidikam is depending on how much a sastrigal speak in favour of grahastas without considering what is required.

Further, there is no identity of level of education among the vaidikas. Many school drop outs, unemployed or retired person who does not know Sanskrit, no knowledge about Veda has come to upadhyayam. The Grahastas does not know about this. What they know is a male wearing panchagaja with or without kudumi/sikha and who can speak well and charge less for a homa/japa. These vaidikas do not know to chant the Veda mantra with sandhi or does not know to split the sandhi pada or vaakya in difficult situations. They were assistants for a vaidika and by hearing the mantra in split form, they also become a sastrigal. The pathetic situation is, after acquiring the name "sastrigal" in grahasta world, they don't want to upgrade themselves to be fit enough and employ ghanapati or learned pundits in function under their command and treat in a different manner. So the problem is of two types:

(i) To identify a correct person as a sastrigal and (ii) treatment of learned pundits among the vaidikas. Once it is done, then there are chances that Veda will be protected to some extent without deterioration.