Maha Mahopadhyaya and Vachaspathi Titles Conferred to Renowned Scholars

The Vedas are treasures of knowledge since several ages and the Vedic scholars and students should decipher this ancient wisdom and spread its essence for the well-being of the humanity, said His Excellency the Honourable Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S Abdul Nazeer. 

In the capacity of the Chancellor of the TTD-run Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, he participated in its Seventh Convocation Ceremony held at Mahati Auditorium in Tirupati on Friday. In his address, he said, 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.

He complimented the SVVU for its efforts to cater to 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.  

Earlier, the Chief Guest of the Convocation Brahmasri Mani Dravida Shastry in his address on the occasion called upon the graduates, post graduates and vedic students to take forward the legacy of the ancient Vedic Knowledge and contribute for the development of state, nation as well world.

Describing the Vedic Scholars and students as the "Torch Bearers" of Hindu Sanatana Dharma, TTD EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy addressing the Vedic fraternity during the Convocation said that Vedas are the basis of Hindu Sanatana Dharma and all the Vedic scholars, students should strive hard with dedication to sustain the Vedic knowledge for the generations to come. "Explore, research and unearth the hidden knowledge in Vedas and sacred texts for the welfare of the entire humanity", he maintained.

Prof.Rani Sadasiva Murty, the Vice-Chancellor of the SV Vedic University in his academic report stated the development activities and future projects briefly. He said the new University has already commenced its new academic year 2023-24 on the guidelines of National Education Policy(NEP) 2020. "Revival of Adrashan Veda Gurukulam, new academic programs like Adhindriya Vijnanam, Pauranika Sikshana certificate courses also on chords which will help in enabling people to understand and appreciate the richness of our ancient texts.With an effort to strengthen Veda Vidya, all the Vedic schools including Veda Vignana Peetham of TTD have been brought under a single umbrella in SVVU. Besides, 140 Veda pathashalas across the country are being given financial support", he mentioned. He also said, the ambience in the university will also be enhanced by developing Six Conceptual Gardens soon and thanked TTD mandarins for their support in every step behind the development of SVVU since its inception in 2006.

CONFERMENT OF TITLES

The Maha Mahopadhyaya titles were conferred to Brahmasri Subrahmanya Shastri Salakshana Ghanapati, Brahmasri Mani Dravida Shastry while the conferment of Vachaspathi on Brahmasri Ramasomayaji Shastry and Brahmasri Vamsikrishna Ghanapati on the occasion by the Honourable Chancellor.

Later, 550 students were awarded graduates and post-graduates certificates.

JEO (H&E) Smt Sada Bhargavi, DEO Sri Bhaskar Reddy, Registrar of the University Sri Radhe Syam, Deans, Faculties, Scholars, Students and other officials were also present.