A bid to sustain the glory of Vedic tradition

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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsEminent Veda scholars and traditional practitioners of Vedic rituals in the state, the Vaidika Brahmins, have come together for a cause - to redeem the lost glory of the state which is home to the oldest surviving ritual in the world.The heads of the six Vaidika families have now decided to form a forum christened ‘Vaidika Margadarshaka Mandalam’ to devise various strategies for ensuring a bright future for the state’s Vedic tradition. To begin with, they plan to bring the young generation of the Nambudiri community closer to the age-old tradition.“All sections of society have embraced modernity and the Nambudiri community is no exception,’’ says Raman Akkithirippad of Kaimukku Mana, who was the ‘yajamanan’ of the ‘athirathram’ held in Thrissur some months ago. ‘’The vaidikas are considered as the supreme authority on all vedic rituals, and we believe its our duty to take up the cause,’’ he said. The Vaidika Brahmin families were installed as the final word on Vedic customs and rituals by the mythical creator of Kerala, Sage Parasurama.The sage installed 32 vaidika families in the state of which only six remain today. There are four other families who are ‘ardha vaidikas,’ installed by the Vaidikas.The new forum, on the lines of the ‘Vaidika Sadassu’ during the age of monarchy, will include the heads of all the 10 families. A preliminary meeting to discuss the formation of the forum was held in Thrissur the other day.The meeting was attended by representatives of the Vaidika families. ‘’It was a fruitful gathering,’’ said Raman Akkithirippad.“We have decided to conduct awareness programmes and coaching classes for the young generation on Vedic rituals and practices.Programmes will also be envisaged to create awareness among the public on the state’s rich tradition,’’ he said.The other participants of the meeting were Vallabhan Somayajippad of Cherumukku Mana, Damodaran Nambudiri of Pandal Mana, Sreenath of Kaplingad Mana, Rishikeshan Namboodiri of Perumbadappu Mana and Kesavan Nambudiri of Thykkad Mana.However, Akkithiripad says the ambitious aim is not an easy task.‘’It would be a challenging role. The Vedas aim at dharma samrakshanam and we believe that the world is in need of moral values more than ever,’’ he said.The official announcement of the Mandalam will be made on August 15 at Kaimukku Mana, said Subrahmanian Potty, joint secretary of All-Kerala Vaidika Suraksha Samithi, the organisers of the event.The forum will also bring out publications on the Veda traditions and practices, Potty said.first published:January 01, 1970, 05:30 ISTlast updated:January 01, 1970, 05:30 IST
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Eminent Veda scholars and traditional practitioners of Vedic rituals in the state, the Vaidika Brahmins, have come together for a cause - to redeem the lost glory of the state which is home to the oldest surviving ritual in the world.

The heads of the six Vaidika families have now decided to form a forum christened ‘Vaidika Margadarshaka Mandalam’ to devise various strategies for ensuring a bright future for the state’s Vedic tradition. To begin with, they plan to bring the young generation of the Nambudiri community closer to the age-old tradition.

“All sections of society have embraced modernity and the Nambudiri community is no exception,’’ says Raman Akkithirippad of Kaimukku Mana, who was the ‘yajamanan’ of the ‘athirathram’ held in Thrissur some months ago. ‘’The vaidikas are considered as the supreme authority on all vedic rituals, and we believe its our duty to take up the cause,’’ he said.

The Vaidika Brahmin families were installed as the final word on Vedic customs and rituals by the mythical creator of Kerala, Sage Parasurama.

The sage installed 32 vaidika families in the state of which only six remain today. There are four other families who are ‘ardha vaidikas,’ installed by the Vaidikas.

The new forum, on the lines of the ‘Vaidika Sadassu’ during the age of monarchy, will include the heads of all the 10 families.

A preliminary meeting to discuss the formation of the forum was held in Thrissur the other day.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Vaidika families.

‘’It was a fruitful gathering,’’ said Raman Akkithirippad.

“We have decided to conduct awareness programmes and coaching classes for the young generation on Vedic rituals and practices.

Programmes will also be envisaged to create awareness among the public on the state’s rich tradition,’’ he said.

The other participants of the meeting were Vallabhan Somayajippad of Cherumukku Mana, Damodaran Nambudiri of Pandal Mana, Sreenath of Kaplingad Mana, Rishikeshan Namboodiri of Perumbadappu Mana and Kesavan Nambudiri of Thykkad Mana.

However, Akkithiripad says the ambitious aim is not an easy task.

‘’It would be a challenging role. The Vedas aim at dharma samrakshanam and we believe that the world is in need of moral values more than ever,’’ he said.

The official announcement of the Mandalam will be made on August 15 at Kaimukku Mana, said Subrahmanian Potty, joint secretary of All-Kerala Vaidika Suraksha Samithi, the organisers of the event.

The forum will also bring out publications on the Veda traditions and practices, Potty said.