VEDIC LITERATURE AND ITS MODERN RELEVANCE: A HUMANISTIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract Vedic literature, recognised as the foundation of ancient Indian civilisation, is not merely a compendium of religious rituals; rather, deep within it lies an eternal humanistic philosophy. The primary objective of this research paper is to identify the concepts of humanism reflected in Vedic literature and to evaluate their relevance against the backdrop of the complex social, environmental, and psychological crises of the twenty-first century. It demonstrates how concepts such as 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) or 'Amritasya Putrah' (Children of Immortality) can serve as guiding beacons for world peace, environmental protection, and the preservation of human values in the era of modern globalisation. Keywords: Vedic Literature, Humanism, Universalism, Environmental Ethics, Modern Relevance, Upanishads.