Acharya Nandini Sharan Highlights India’s Ancient History at Shabdotsav

On January 3, 2026, at the ongoing Shabdotsav 2026 in New Delhi, Acharya Mithilesh Nandini Sharan emphasized the deep-rooted history of India, tracing it back to the Vedas. Speaking at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, the head of Hanuman Niwas Peeth in Ayodhya Dham addressed a question regarding the documentation of India’s history. He firmly rejected the notion that India’s history has never been written, calling it a “complete lie and misinformation.”

Acharya Sharan highlighted that the very term “history” has its origins in the Indian sub-continent. He asserted that India’s historical narrative is intertwined with the Vedas, which he described as the oldest literary works globally. According to him, the concept of history has been prevalent in India since the Upanishadic period, reinforcing the idea that the tradition of historical writing is both ancient and significant.

In his address, Acharya Sharan called for a synthesis of ancient values with contemporary thought to appreciate the richness of India’s cultural heritage. He pointed out that a central element of Indian history is ‘Shanta Rasa’, a sentiment he illustrated with references to the *Ramayana* and the *Shrimad Bhagavad Gita*. He explained that the essence of these texts revolves around this core sentiment, which reflects tranquility and peace.

Acharya Sharan further elaborated on the importance of history in everyday social contexts in India. He noted that even a son’s marriage is often contingent upon knowledge of his lineage, underscoring that history transcends mere books to become a living part of social life.

Addressing skepticism about the Vedas, Acharya Sharan dismissed claims that they are imaginary, labeling such views as indicative of a “mental illness.” He argued that all creations start as imagination before manifesting into reality. He explained that those who deem the Vedas as fictional fail to recognize ‘Kalpa’, a discipline within the Vedic framework. This methodology, he asserted, demonstrates that the imagination of the sages was both scientific and systematic.

In concluding his remarks, Acharya Sharan stated that to this day, scientists have not disproven the principles established in the Vedas. He maintained that dismissing these principles as mere imagination is unjust, especially when scientific inquiry has not invalidated them. This perspective was framed as a response to a culture that often questions the validity of ancient texts, reinforcing the need for a respectful understanding of India’s historical and cultural narratives.