In a move to foster Vedic culture and encourage women’s participation, Varanasi witnesses the inauguration of a Vedic Nari Kendra (VNK) at Lamahi. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Varanasi range, Akhilesh Chaurasia, inaugurated the center, emphasizing the significance of Vedic traditions in education and women’s respect.
As part of the inauguration, 108 women were felicitated with blankets, marking the beginning of the Kendra’s mission to promote Vedic culture and cow rearing in households.
A national seminar on “Vedic culture is a global need: With special reference to women” was organized by the non-government organization Vishal Bharat Sansthan, responsible for establishing the Vedic Nari Kendra.
DIG Chaurasia expressed pride in India’s ancient traditions, highlighting the historical role of learned women like Apala, Ghosha, and Lopamudra. He stressed that Vedic teachings are rooted in scientific principles found in Vedas and religious texts.
Dr. Rajiv Shrivastava, the national president of Vishal Bharat Sansthan, stated that Vedic culture is ideal for the world, emphasizing its provisions for girls’ education and Upanayana Sanskar. The VNK aims to revive education, rituals, yagya, and cow rearing aligned with Vedic traditions.
During the seminar, Dr. Kavinder Narayan Srivastava highlighted Vedic civilization as one of the greatest in the world. The event also discussed the equal rights to education for men and women in the Vedic era, citing Rig Veda, where many hymns are written by women.
The VNK plans to train housewives, converting home kitchens into ‘dispensaries’ using spices with medicinal properties. Monthly showcases of Vedic food aim to provide insights into staying healthy through traditional practices.
