A team of five ritviks headed by Sriman Vedantham Gopal krishnamacharya of Nujiveedu, Agama advisor to TTD, and Agama Pandit and senior faculty member of Vedic University of Tirupati, performed a 3-day Yagna and Homas. Sriman Narayanaya Yagna, Sri Mahalakshmi Homas, Pancha Sukta Homas, Modaka Sahita Ganesha Homas, Sudarshana homas were all performed with delight of devoted assembly of devotees from various parts of the country, majority of whom are Yogabrothers of USCEFI and members of Vedavyasa Bharati.

The Sapta Rishis and the central attraction and main deity Maharishi Vedavyasa have all been offered Vishesha Pooja, Archana and Maha Mangala Harathi all the three days (1st, 2nd and 3rd July). Abhishekam was also performed for the main idol of Maharishi Vedavyasa and Lord Ganesha with pancha suktas. There has been a continuous chanting of Narayana Astakshari and Lakshmi manthras on all the four days. In addition, there was akanda parayana for about five days of the books describing the life of Maharishi Vedavyasa in all the four languages (Telugu, Hindi, English, and Kannada).

The function concluded with Satyanaraya Puja in the evening of 3rd July.

This is a book published by Vedavyasa Bharati Trust, written by Sri G.S. Raju, its Managing Trustee and also Vice-President, USCEFI. The book contains about 84 topics which find references to Vedic Scientific aspects in the Great Epic, Mahabharata. There are 12 Annexure which elaborates some of the experiences of scientific events in modern times, which has parallel in the Epic Mahabharata.

The Author has humbly recorded that this book has covered on a small area of work, which is more of compilation than intensified research. Some claims such as the invention of first aircraft in India, which took place in 1895, eight years prior to the demonstration by A. Wright was startling. But there is no way to get this into the records of Inventions and further into the text books of History.

The Astra's have received a vivid account of their names, constituents, effects, importance of weaponry, launching and recall aspects. Similarly, accounts of Vimana's or Aeroplanes as mentioned in Mahabharata did find due place including some recent developments included in the Annexure.

Significant contributions that can be seen in this book is inclusion of the original slokas by Vedavyasa Maharishi as written in Sanskrit with Romanized script style of reading and with its meaning below individual slokas.

This book has been released by Smt. Rani Samyuktha, enduringly called 'Amma Garu'.

This book is priced modestly at:

Paper Back Edition: Rs. 240, Library Edition: Rs. 300 and Outside India: US $ 10

It is generally noted that serious researchers can find this book very useful as an elaborate attempt has been made by the author to include as many scientific references as possible.

'Vedic Sciences in Mahabharatha' - Book Contents

Vedavyasa Bharati and USCEFI jointly conducted a Vedic Seminar on two of the Vedangas 'Shiksha and Kalpam' on 30th June 2012, as part of Vyasa Poornima Celebrations in Sapta Rishi Temple Complex, Bengaluru.

The prominent speakers who presented the papers included Dr. Sripada Subramanya Shastri, Director-Oriental manuscript library, Govt. of AP, Hyderabad, Dr. Remalla V.R.K Shastri of Central University, Hyderabad, Brahma Sri Dorbala Prabhakara Sharma formerly Principal, Oriental Sanskrit College, Kovvur， W.G. Dist, AP. Papers were also presented by Dr. Parankusam Ramanujan, Project Co-ordinator of Heritage studies C-DAC, Govt. of India, Brahma Sri N.V. Ramakrishna Udupa and Sriman Arun Kumar Bhattar, lecturer, Central Sanskrit Academy, Melkote, Karanataka also presented papers on various Shiksha related themes. Sriman Vedantham Gopal krishnamacharya presented a paper on Vikhanasa Kalpa Sutras and their importance and significance among the many Kalpa Sutras, texts available. A detailed article of Sri Guruji Dr. Vedavyasa on Kalpa Sutras and other Vedangas was extracted and published in the seminar publication. Sri Paadma Samhita outlining Pancharaatra Agama sutras was previewed and the summary of the major themes dealt in it was presented as a paper. Towards the end, a report on summarizing the last seven seminars conducted during July 2008 till 30th June, 2012 was prepared and presented by Sri M. Venkat Raghavan, Director, IIVS. The seminar publication has been released by Sri M.V.S Prasad, President, USCEFI.

Seminar Book

Vyasa Poornima or Guru Poornima celebrations are being conducted by Vedavyas Bharati and USCEFI at Vyasa Maharshi temple in BTM Layout, Bangalore. The celebrations are spread over four days, with various activities including Mahabhishekam, Homas, Vedic Seminar, Cultural Programs and many more activities.

Please join to experience the great joy of divinity. Everybody is cordially invited.

Invitation

Vedavyasa Bharati Trust in coordination with USCEFI is organizing Seminar on 'Siksha Kalpam' as part of the Vedic Seminar series. This is the seventh seminar of the Vedic Seminar series. The seminar would be held during Vyasa Poornima Celebrations on 30th June, 2012 in Vedavyasa Bharati Comlpex at BTM Layout, Bangalore.

The Seminar starts from 10 00 hrs and continues in the afternoon after lunch. You are invited to participate in the Seminar and contribute a technical paper on any one or more of the topics listed for coverage.

Invitation

Like every year, the Vyasa Poornima or Guru Poornima celebrations are being conducted by Vedavyas Bhrati and USCEFI at Vyasa Maharshi temple in BTM Layout, Bangalore. The celebrations are spread over three days, with various activities including Mahabhishekam, Homas, Vedic Seminar, Cultural Programs and many more activities.

Please join to experience the great joy of divinity. Everybody is cordially invited.

Invitation

Like every year Vyasa Poornima was celebrated in Bangalore at Vyasa Maharshi temple with lot of devotion. The celebrations were enjoyed by Yoga Brothers who came from various places.

Vedic seminar on Vedanga Vayakranam was also conduction with eminent personalities in the area presenting their papers.

Vedic Seminar 6 - Vedanga Vayakranam (E-book)

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Like every year, the Vyasa Poornima or Guru Poornima celebrations are being conducted by Vedavyas Bhrati and USCEFI at Vyasa Maharshi temple in BTM Layout, Bangalore. The celebrations are spread over three days, with various activities including Mahabhishekam, Homas, Vedic Seminar, Cultural Programs and many more activities.

Please join to experience the great joy of divinity. Everybody is cordially invited.

Invitation

Vedavyasa Bharati Trust in coordination with United Social Cultural and Educational Foundation of India (USCEFI) is organizing this years Vedic Seminar on Vedanga Vyaakaranam during Vyasa Poornima Celebrations on 14th July, 2011 in Vedavyasa Bharati Comlpex at BTM Layout, Bangalore.

The Seminar will be held on 14th July 2011 commencing from 11 00 hrs and continues in the afternoon after lunch. You are invited to participate in the Seminar and contribute a technical paper on any one or more of the topics listed for coverage.

Invitation

With the Inspiration and blessings of Pujya Guruji Dr. Vedavyas, and in the presence of Pujya Sri Guru Rayaru garu, foundation stone has been laid from International Institute of Vedic Sciences (IIVS) at Rishi Vatika (Horsly Hills, B. Kothakota Mandal, Chittor Dist). Rishi Vatika is a pristine location with spiritual vibes all around. Yoga Brothers from several places had come down to witness this great moment. Everybody at the event witnessed the grace of Sri Guruji Dr. Vedavyas.

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With the Inspiration of Pujya Guruji Dr. Vedavyas, and through his valuable speeches and numerous writings, Yogabrotherhood collectively took an initiation to start a University named 'University of Vedic Sciences' with a Post Graduate center. As a first step to this vast imperative Project, an educational institution 'International Institute of Vedic Sciences' is being inagurated in the guidance of Pujya Sri Guru Rayaru on 13th May, 2011 at Horsly Hills, B. Kothakota Mandal, Chittor Dist.

Details (Telugu)

Highlights of Yagna this year:

We at USCEFI are dedicated to the promotion of Indian Culture, Vedic Sciences and Vedic Studies. As a part of this program spread over the past four decades we have been conducting seminars, conferences, publishing books (more than 100 by now), addressing public functions.

As part of the various programs conducted during "Sriman Narayana Yagna" between Jan 11th to 15th, 2011 in Sri Parvatam of Gowripatnam, we are conducting a Seminar on Medical Astrology. We cordially invite you and your esteemed Organization to participate in the Seminar on "Medical Astrology". For those who are proficient in this subject, we invite you to submit a paper.

For additional details, contact us at 9379091344 (Bangalore),040-23547350 (Hyderabad)

The birthday celebrations of Guruji Dr. Vedavyas were conducted in Hyderabad at Shirdi Sai complex of USCEFI, Surarum. The event was attended by members of USCEFI from various Satsang Centers. The event was also graced by many dignitaries.

Following are the pictures for the event

Vyasa Poornima was celebrated this year with very high spirits between July 23rd to July 25th with Dignitaries and Yoga Mitras visiting various places. As part of the celebrations, a Seminar on Vedic Chandas was conducting as part of the Vedic Seminar Series.

A book on Astronomy titled, "Our Universe" was also released during this auspecious occasion. Cultural programs where conducted which including Dance and Music programs by Students of Vedic Gurukulam.

Following are the pictures and Invitation for the event

The birthday celebrations were conducted on13th August in the newly build convention center in Suraram, Shirdi Sai complex of USCEFI. The temple environs have been made very attractive for devotees to spend more time with their prayers and during the Aarati times (4 times every day as in Shirdi) by providing additional amenities and space for seating etc.

The newly build convention center has been made available for the Birthday celebrations, Dr. Prof. Sri CVG Subramanium of Telugu University delivered a very interesting lecture on Astrological Applications, and he also spoke on Guru Tatva. Prominent guests such as Shri Nukala Chinna Satya Narayana, who has been a great exponent of Classical Carnatic Music for over five decades, graced the occasion.

Pujya Amma garu, Smt. Rani Samyukta Vyas, delivered her message on this occasion and blessed the devotees and disciples of Pujya Guruji, Dr.Vedavyas IAS, Ph.D., D.Litt and all other participants.

Sri MVS Prasad, president USCEFI, spoke about his association with Sri Guruji and a few topics from his book, "The Saint of the space age - Dr Vedavyas".

In the second part of the celebration, two prominent vocal classical Carnatic music singers, the Malladi brothers sang devotional songs and gave a concert with various Kirtanas from Tyagaraja and others.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami was also celebrated on the day and Dr. E. Srinivas (professor XLRI) spoke about the great similarities of Maharshi Vedavyasa and Sri Guruji Dr. Vedavyas IAS, Ph.D., D.Litt, especially in the two aspects of delivering Vast spiritual literature as Vyasa and Living with great love for humanity as lord Sri Krishna. He thus highlighted both the aspects of Vedavyasa Maharshi and Lord Sri Krishna to the present in Pujya Sri Guruji.

Sri E. Dattareya spoke briefly about the importance of Guru Tatva, the all encompassing love of Guru which we experienced in Pujya Sri Vedavyas Guruji, he cited the example of the presence of two contradictory (opposing) devotees in the form of Adi shesha and Garuda whose natures are different but Lord Vishnu kept them together

A national seminar on NIRUKTA, one of the six Vedangas, was held on July 5th during the Vyasa Poornima Celebrations in Bangalore in Yoga Hall of Vedavyasa Bharati Complex (10th Main, Btm Layout, Bangalore).

Papers were presented on several issues relating to the study of Nirukta by various reputed scholars. The seminar has been well attended with delegates of USCEFI, members of Vedavyasa Bharati and Academicians and Vedic Scholars of various institutions including Shanti Rama.

The papers presented consisted of

• An overview of Nirukta, the three parts that deals with, Yaska Msharshi�s detailed contributions, the summary of individual sections, the Vedic relevance, the relevance to the present day world, guidance to the future students for the study on Nirukta, the vast Literature and enormous contributions of many commentators in the past on Nirukta and many other themes
• The Educational scope for including Nirukta in Academic subjects as a Vedanaga, its usefulness, its direct applications in day to day living
• The research scope of Studying Nirukta, the derivations and contextual applications of words, letters, swara and such varied factors for enriching to the sacred literature and literature of ancient Indian culture and brining it within the gambit of understanding for the inquisitive students and spiritual aspirants or sadhakas
• Some examples of words as explained in Nirukta from different sections of Yaska Maharshi�s work
• � Survey of available literature and publications on Nirukta

The proceedings of the seminar have been published in the form of a book and is available with USCEFI.

We at USCEFI are dedicated to the promotion of Indian Culture, Vedic Sciences and Vedic Studies. As a part of this program spread over the past four decades we have been conducting seminars, conferences, publishing books (more than 100 by now), addressing public functions and participating in national and international events of spiritual interest with flair for Indian culture.

As part of the new Vedic Seminar Series started by USCEFI in 2008 (July 2008 in Bangalore and Nov 2008 in Tirupati) we are announcing another seminar this on Nirukta, one of the six Vedangas. This would be conducting as part of our Vyasa Poornima Celebrations at Sapta Rihsi Temple, Bangalore. We cordially invite all the enthusiasts to attend and participate in the Seminar. For those who are proficient in this subject, we invite you to submit a paper.

For additional details, contact us at 9379091344 (Bangalore),040-23547350 (Hyderabad)

It is that time of the year again when all of us, the followers of the Vedic Dharma, long for celebrating Ashada Shuddha Poornima, popularly known as Vyasa Poornima and Guru Poornima. Following the tradition, Yogamitra Mandali would be celebrating this great occasion at Vyasa Mahrashi (Sapta Rishi) temple in Bangalore. Celebrations will be held starting on July 4th (Ashada Shuddha Ekadasi) and will continue till July 7th (Ashada Shuddha Poornima). All the Devotees are cordially invited to participate and seek the blessings of Guruji.

This years celebration would also earmarked by the release of Guruji's Vyasa Maharshi Divya Charitra in 4 different languages, Telugu (reprint), Kannada, Hindi and English. Do not miss this golden opportunity to buy and book and read about this great Rishi.

For additional details, contact us at 9379091344 (Bangalore),040-23547350 (Hyderabad)

Pujya Guruji, Dr.Vedavyas IAS, Ph.D., D.Litt, birthday this year was celebrated with lot of devotion in Hyderabad. Devotees from various USCEFI centers assembled in the conference community hall next to Sri Ramalayam in New Nallakunta, they all camped there for the night of 12th....

Keeping up with the tradition, Birthday Celebrations of Guruji Dr. Vedavyas IAS, Ph.D., D.Litt for this year will be held on August 13th at Suraram Saibaba Temple, Hyderabad. The distinguished guests for the event would be Sri Mudigonda Shivaprasad and Dr.Hampaih. The event would be presided by USCEFI president, Sri MVS Prasad IRS. Everybody is cordially invited for this event. It will be starting at 6:10pm in the primary hall at Suraram Saibaba Temple.

During the Vyasa Poornima Celebrations at Sapta Rishi Temple in Bangalore, USCEFI conducted a Vedic Seminar to promote and educate Vedic Sciences. The day after Vyasa Poornima, the 19th, was primarily devoted to the proceedings of the Vedic Seminar. Several prominent scholars, students from Vedic University and Gurukulam presented papers on various topics related to Vedic Sciences.