MARKHAM, CANADA, April 6, 2014 (Weekly Voice): Keeping in line with the principles of Arya Samaj to disseminate and propagate Aryan values as propounded by the Vedas, Arya Samaj of Markham and Arya Samaj of Toronto jointly launched an English translation of the Four Vedas in eight volumes covering eight thousand pages, flown directly from India for this most auspicious occasion, coinciding with the celebration of 139th Anniversary of the founding of Arya Samaj in India by Maharshi Dayanand in 1875 A.D.
The Himalayan task of translating the most sacred Vedic religious scriptures in Canada was done by a renowned octogenarian, Indo-Canadian Vedic scholar, Dr. Tulasi Ram Sharma (formerly Professor of English in Delhi University), author of many books and articles on Vedic literature, culture and heritage. Dr.Tulasi Ram Sharma was honored with a plaque for his outstanding achievement.