Varanasi | Dec 3,2025 | SKY LINK TIMES
19 Year Old Scholar Revives 200 Year Old Vedic Tradition:
A remarkable chapter in India’s spiritual heritage was written recently when a 19-year-old Vedic scholar, Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe, successfully completed the Dandakrama Parayanam, one of the rarest, longest and most complex recitations from the Shukla Yajurveda. The accomplishment was completed in 50 consecutive days at the Vallabharam Shaligram Sangved Vidyalaya in Varanasi, drawing widespread admiration from scholars nationwide.
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PM Modi Lauds Extraordinary Achievement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly praised Devavrat for his historic achievement, calling it an exceptional example of dedication to Indian knowledge traditions. The Prime Minister highlighted that accomplishments like these strengthen India’s cultural identity and inspire younger generations to protect ancient wisdom.
What Is Dandakrama Parayanam?
Often described by experts as the “crown of Vedic recitation,” the Dandakrama Parayanam is a systematic and highly structured chanting of nearly 2,000 mantras from the Shukla Yajurveda.
Why Is It Considered So Difficult?
The recitation follows an extremely strict sequence pattern and precise svara (intonation) rules, requiring mastery of intricate phonetic combinations. Traditionally, this discipline is performed entirely from memory, without any reference texts, and must maintain perfect rhythm, pitch, and continuity.
Scholars note that only two or three documented performances exist in recorded history, and many believed the tradition was on the verge of disappearing.
First Classically Pure Recitation in Nearly 200 Years
Devavrat’s recitation is being hailed as the first classically pure Dandakrama Parayanam performance in almost two centuries, with experts confirming it as the fastest and most accurate version ever recorded. Achieving uninterrupted chanting for 50 days, he maintained flawless pronunciation, tone consistency, and breath control—an achievement that requires both spiritual discipline and extraordinary mental endurance.
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Restoring India’s Ancient Heritage
Cultural and governmental institutions, including the Ministry of Culture, the PMO India, and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), have celebrated the achievement as a milestone in the global revival of Vedic knowledge.
Scholars say that Devavrat’s success may spark renewed academic interest, creating pathways for research, preservation, and teaching of threatened Vedic traditions.
A Beacon of Inspiration
Devavrat expressed gratitude to his teachers and dedicated the achievement to the preservation of spiritual wisdom. He emphasized that India’s ancient knowledge systems deserve recognition not only as religious texts, but as an invaluable legacy of science, sound, memory, and discipline.
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