@metta.... I think you consider me as a Hindu extremist who would like to impose Hinduism on everyone no matter what. You are getting me wrong.

Clarification: I can understand why you consider me a Hindu extremist. Because I once said that Nepal government takes no responsibility on teaching Upanishads to its citizen. This does not mean that I want a strict law that impose Hinduism on everybody banning all sciences. Einstein, Oppenheimer, Carl Sagan etc who were prominent scientists learned Sanskrit and considered one of the most scientific language. Stephen Hawkings thinks Vedas might contain a formula which is more superior than Einstein's theory. There is nothing wrong on doing scientific research on Vedic text. The mother of Nepali and Hindi language itself is Sanskrit. An exposure to Sanskrit language to students during their high school will increase their knowledge on metaphysical layers as well. I am not imposing this to anyone. Class will be provided, whoever are interested can join this class. Vedas and Upanishads are not something that you understand through language. It is an experience.

About Hindu traditions: There are many traditions in present Hinduism that are not sactioned by Vedas. For example: killing of animals during sacrifices. Brihadaranyaka Upanishads tells that you do not have right to interfere even the life of an ant.

Note: Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, all flourished in peace during Vedic period. These religions are still flourishing in India and Nepal.