Mohan Bhagwat on Vedas: India can give world roots to go forward

Bhagwat was speaking at an event organised by the Ashok Singhal Foundation, established by the former Vishwa Hindu Parishad head’s family. The foundation awarded top students, teachers and schools of Vedic literature from across the country.

Science and metaphysics should not remain independent, Bhagwat said. Where scientific development has “stalled” today, the scientists are researching the Vedas to get a new perspective.

He said many experts of atomic physics have claimed that they were inspired by the Vedas and by Gita to conduct their research.

Emphasising the importance of Vedic knowledge, Bhagwat said: “What does India have to give to the world? Whatever it has” goes back to its roots and Vedic knowledge. “We have to use our roots to go forward, and people are now understanding this,” he said.