Samasta Lokha Sukhino Bhavantu: A Prayer for Universal Well-being
"The Vedas are a gift of God for the welfare of the entire humanity. The Vedas make no distinction on the basis of religion, caste or nationality. The Veda mantras can be chanted by one and all. It is Swami’s wish that the Vedas spread to every country so that every human being irrespective of religion, caste or nationality learn and chant them.”
Sri Sathya Sai Baba, 08/2006, Ati Rudra Mahā Yajna
About the Vedas
The Vedas are universal positive sound vibrations that raise the awareness of the human consciousness to remind all that they are verily from the Divine source.
The Vedas bring to light the human values of love , peace , non violence , right conduct and peace found within the heart of humanity. The Vedas make no mention of religion but are the essence of the Latin root word for
religion which is religare which means 'to unite'.
Examples of some Universal teachings from the Vedas include
Satyam Vada Dharmam Chara
Speak the Truth and practice right conduct
Saha Na Vavatu Saha Nau Bunaktu
Let us all be together and Let us all be nourished by the blessings of the Divine
Matru Devo Bhava Pitru Devo Bhava Acharya Devo Bhava Athiti Devo Bhava
Mother , Father , Teacher and Guest are Divine
The power of Vedas
Just by listening to the sounds of the Vedas it is known to have these profound benefits and more: