Concept of Vāc in Ṛgveda : The Very Seed of Innovation

Abstract

 Scientific researches are fully based on experiments and are always provisional. In  Vedic literature, Vedic deities represent many modern scientific facts. Science agrees that the evolution of the universe is composed of elementary and sub-atomic particles. But science does not explain anything beyond that.  Example is the sound system; it is well established that the sound waves ̄̄̄travels through air and many research studies have been done based on this concept. But what is the origin of the sound waves and from where does it get its energy? Everything depends on energy. The description of goddess Vāc in the Ṛgveda solves the entire mystery. Vedic sages have visualized the real inward nature of Vāc. She is the creative power of Supreme Brahman, the very source of energy.  She is the transcendental sound of cosmic vibration. Vāc is mute sound rising at the horizon of the creation. She is the energy and driving force with her rapid movement. Her presence can be noticed everywhere, all across the cosmos. Her sound is of infinite nature. She with her four manifestations (parā,paṣyanti, madhyamā, Vaikharī) originates, governs, and sustains each and every creation of the cosmos Vāc provides energy right from the primeval throb of the creation till the vital breath of all creatures of the universe. It is the about time for us to understand the Vedic concepts in the light of recent innovations.