Samskrita Documentary ‘VedaShastraSuri’ award to Acharya Dr Yajeshwar S Shastri

Brahmavidya, the premier institution for Sangita and Natya, renowned for its unwavering dedication to the preservation, propagation, promotion, and research of Indological knowledge systems, proudly presented a three-day cultural and academic festival in Mysore from August 11th to 13th, 2025. In collaboration with DVG Balaga Pratishthana, this festival brought together the essence of India's artistic traditions and academic excellence in a celebration that honoured our rich cultural legacy. This Award was bestowed on 13th August 2025, in presence of great scholars, connoisseurs of music and dance, learned audience of Mysuru of Karnataka. With the resounding slogan, ‘Maheeyatam Sangita Shastram’ (May the most enduring factor of Indian Music and Dance, the Sangita Shastra of Bharata, be enshrined and preserved for posterity), the event aimed to reaffirm the timeless significance of India's classical arts. This year, two additional Dhyeya Vakyas were adopted: Maheeyatam Sanatana Dharmah (May our Bharateeya Dharma be enshrined) and Jayatu Bharata Varsham (Glory be to our Country, Bharata), further underscoring our commitment to safeguarding both our cultural and spiritual heritage. This extraordinary event was made possible thanks to the contributions of some exceptional individuals. We express our deep gratitude to the legendary Veena Vidwan, Madhukaram Prashanth Iyengar, for his invaluable assistance in crafting the award citations in Samskrta. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our disciple and PM Modi Youth Writer’s Scholarship awardee, Sri Tejas Badala, for his pivotal role in preparing the citation scripts. Additionally, our thanks go to Vidwan Sriharsha, renowned for his work with HarshaDhawani, for his support in creating the citation video documentaries. A highlight of the festival was the prestigious ‘Veda Shastra Suri’ award, the highest honor bestowed by Brahmavidya. This year, we proudly presented the award to Acharya Prof. Dr. Yagneshwara S. Shastri, the esteemed Pro-Chancellor (Kuladhipati) of Sanchi University in Madhya Pradesh. A beacon of knowledge in Vedic and Buddhist studies, Prof. Shastri's life and work serve as a testament to the profound impact that dedication to Indological research can have on the world. This documentary celebrates the legacy of Acharya Prof. Dr. Yagneshwara S. Shastri, capturing the essence of his contributions and the reverence he commands in the field of Indology. We invite you to witness this monumental achievement and share these award citations, uniquely prepared in Samskrta, a pioneering endeavour in our times. Let these efforts inspire and ignite a sense of pride in our great nation and its vibrant culture. Maheeyatam Sangita Shastram Maheeyatam Sanatana Dharmah Jayatu Bharata Varsham OM Tatsat.