AP Guv exhorts students of vedic studies to decipher knowledge from Vedas for welfare of humanity – Times of India

Tirupati, Apr 28: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer called upon the students of vedic studies to decipher ancient knowledge from the Vedas for the welfare of the humanity.
The Governor made these remarks during his address at the 7th convocation of Sri Venkateswara vedic university in Tirupati on Friday.
“Vedas are the first fruits of human intellectual pursuits while Sanskrit is the medium to transmit the knowledge from one generation to another. Vedas are repositories of vast knowledge given by our forefathers. And we need to take forward this abundant wisdom for the coming generations by developing a synergy between the ancient Indian tradition and modern science and technology”, he maintained.
The Governor complimented the SVVU for its efforts to cater to the present day needs by combining the traditional wisdom with modern science to achieve fruitful results. “I was informed that nearly 3000 manuscripts have been digitalized by the University so far, I wish the University reach greater heights in its endeavours in spreading the vast knowledge for the benefit of the society not only in the country but across the world”, he asserted.
CONFERMENT OF TITLES
The Maha Mahopadhyaya titles were conferred to Brahmasri Subrahmanya Shastri Salakshana Ghanapati, Brahmasri Mani Dravida Shastry while conferment of Vachaspathi on Brahmasri Ramasomayaji Shastry and Brahmasri Vamsikrishna Ghanapati by the Chancellor.
Later, 550 students were awarded graduates and post-graduates certificates.
TTD EO AV Dharma Reddy, JEO Sada Bhargavi, students, parents and faculty members of Sri Venkateswara vedic university took part.