@Syanjali - The Vedas are in Sanskrit; yes, they are. That was the language of that time. So are the books that you study today- they're in English, and English is not your mother tongue; but still you learnt it, because knowledge is valuable. Knowledge can be in any language in any form. Again, this posting is not intended for people who aren't interested in the topic. Only those who have like interests may read it, and benefit from these.

@Anovan- No one is bragging about anything here; we're just exposing the gems that we have in our culture to many of our friends who do not know it. Before stepping out to know the world, we need to know ourselves. Before we talk about Quran, we need to know what's in our books. Empty-mindedness and shallow knowledge will take us nowhere. I agree with you on one point- we should respect all religion, and so we do.

PS- these postings are intented exclusively for those who wish to learn more about themselves- their identity, their culture, the meanings behind their cultural practices. Unless we expose these facts, our culture will just remain as a "Karmakand" as it has become today. The world is changing not for the good but for the worse; to inclucate human values and high morals in oneselves, it is very necessary that we transform ourselves, not physically but through thoughts and deeds. Some of you may not be able to digest these words, but not all need to change. It all depends on one's sanskaras how much and what he can take. Even a few sensitive/emotional/aware ones are enough to lead the path; others will follow ultimately.

There are four categories of people- "those who strongly resist the change, those who wait idly for the change, those who just keep predicting the change, but great is the one who brings about or effectuates the change" - Geeta