Author: Akhilesh JhaTranslator(s)/ Editors(s): Srirang JhaPublisher: Publications DivisionYear: 2008Language: EnglishPages: 106ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123014260 DescriptionA Time when people of other civilizations had not even learned to calculate, Vedic people were well versed in all sorts of calculations. In the Vedic period, thousands of years ago, we had been using our calendar while European countries could organize their calendar merely 500 years ago. In Vedas we find interesting account of twin gods Ashwini Kumaras, surgeons who were credited with leg replacement. Atharva Veda is the foundation of Ayurveda now recognized the world over. Vedas contain a wealth of information on the aspects of family, society, agriculture, science and technology, music etc. of those times. These interesting facts will be enjoyed by children and inculcate the spirit of enquiry in them.The author is known for his deep interest in ancient India culture and religion.ContentsStories of the four VedasExtent of the VedasVedic SagesVedic GodsScience Story of the Rig Veda IScience Story of the Rig Veda IIMedical Science of the Atharva VedaMedicines of the Atharva VedaScience in the Yajur VedaAgricultural Lore of the Rig VedaAgricultural Lore of the Yajur VedaAgricultural Lore of the Atharva VedaAdministration in the Vedic AgeDivision of Labour in the Vedic PeriodImportance of Knowledge in the VedasHouses in the Vedic PeriodMessage of Peace in the Vedas
