The Vedic literature and its innovative contributions

Abstract

Vedic literature covers knowledge of diverse aspects of the human life. The Vedas are considered the primary source of knowledge in Indian tradition. Upanishads are considered the gist or concluding part of Vedas as the Vedas are considered rich in diverse fields of knowledge. Vedic literature follows knowledge from culture to science that explains the phenomena and philosophy of life. But the dominance of science undermines the significance of Vedic literature to study in modern era. However, it is an epitome of knowledge that questions about the reality of this world and beyond it. In exploring the possibilities of fundamental question of reality the existence of the physical world cannot be denied. Hence physical world was analyzed to interpret its significance by unfolding scientific phenomena that can make life healthy and happy. Therefore, Vedic literature study practical phenomena by hypothesizing the facts as science in many ways such as yoga, astrology, Āyurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy. These ways are innovative contribution in the field of sciences that resolve the suffering of humans. Conclusively, the paper gives a scientific overview of Vedic literature that exposes innovative methods towards the betterment of humans.