Acharya Mithilesh Nandini Sharan Defends India’s Ancient History

During the second day of Shabdotsav 2026, a cultural event held at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi, Acharya Mithilesh Nandini Sharan passionately defended India’s ancient history, asserting that it is as old as the Vedas. He emphasized that the term “history” originated from the Indian subcontinent, countering claims that India’s history has never been documented.

Ancient Roots of Indian History

In a response to a question regarding the supposed absence of documented history in India, Acharya Sharan described such assertions as “complete lies.” He stated that these misconceptions are propagated to diminish the significance of India’s historical contributions. The head of Hanuman Niwas Peeth in Ayodhya Dham claimed that the Vedas represent the oldest literary works globally, with the concept of history being utilized in India since the Upanishadic period.

Acharya Sharan called for a reconnection with ancient values to appreciate the depth of India’s cultural heritage. He highlighted the central theme of Indian history, which he termed ‘Shanta Rasa’, drawing parallels with the Ramayana and the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. According to him, these texts embody the core sentiment of peace and tranquility, which has been integral to Indian society.

History as a Social Construct

Sharan further illustrated the importance of history in everyday life, noting that even a son’s marriage in India can be contingent on understanding his familial history. This perspective indicates that history is deeply woven into the social fabric rather than confined to academic texts.

Addressing skepticism regarding the authenticity of the Vedas, Acharya Sharan labeled such views as a “kind of mental illness.” He argued that all creations begin as ideas before manifesting into reality, asserting that the methodologies derived from the Vedas, particularly the discipline of Kalpa, underscore a scientific and systematic approach to ancient wisdom.

He maintained that no contemporary scientist has successfully disproven the principles laid out in the Vedas. “When science has not been able to prove something false, it is unjust to label it as mere imagination or myth,” he stated. This conviction reinforces his stance that misconceptions about India’s historical texts are largely inaccurate.

Acharya Mithilesh Nandini Sharan’s remarks at Shabdotsav 2026 resonate with a broader call for recognizing and valuing the ancient roots of Indian history, encouraging a more profound understanding of the nation’s rich cultural landscape.