Geethartha Chinthane 144: No Other Authority Equal to the Vedas

When one individual makes a claim, another might contradict it. Such differences in opinion among founders make it difficult to accept their words as the ultimate truth. In contrast, the authority of perception (pratyaksha) is not entirely denied, even if perception sometimes errs. Similarly, the authority of the Vedas cannot be dismissed due to minor objections.

The Vedas are considered apaurusheya (not man-made) because they lack human authorship. This unique quality makes the Vedas self-evident and inherently authoritative. The concept of “authority” itself is a vast subject. While objections may arise, they cannot completely invalidate the Vedas. If such objections were to succeed, debates and counterarguments among various founders and systems of thought would proliferate.

The Vedas stand apart as they are free from human biases or influences. They are not grounded in individual expectations or imaginations, making them timeless and universally valid. There is no other apaurusheya authority to rival the Vedas. They represent the ultimate truth, leaving no room for dispute.

~ Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Sri Puthige Sri Krishna Matha

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