Key Points
- Devvrat Mahesh Rekhe, 19, from Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, completed the Dandakrama Parayan in 50 days at Kashi’s Vallabhram Shaligram Sangved Vidyalaya
- This marks only the third known completion in history, last performed 200 years ago by Vedmurti Narayan Shastri Dev in Nashik
- The recitation involved nearly 2,000 Vedic mantras delivered flawlessly over 165 hours without interruption
- PM Modi praised him as the “best example of our Guru tradition” while CM Yogi Adityanath honored him at Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
- A grand procession with over 500 Vedic students celebrated the achievement from Rath Yatra Crossing to Mahmoorganj in Kashi
- Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Teertha Mahasannidhanam sent a special message for the ceremony
Nineteen-year-old Vedamurti Devvrat Mahesh Rekhe from Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, has etched his name in history by breaking a 200-year-old record through his extraordinary Vedic scholarship. He single-handedly memorised and recited the entire Dandakrama Parayan of the Madhyandini branch of the Shukla Yajurveda, completing this most difficult section of the Veda in just 50 days from October 2 to November 30, 2025.
The Dandakrama Parayan is considered the crown jewel of Vedic recitation, with its intricate vowel patterns and complex phoneme sequences making it exceptionally challenging even for seasoned scholars. According to Vedic authorities, this recitation has only been completed three times in known history, with Devvrat’s achievement being the third and fastest flawless rendition.
Grand Kashi Ceremony Honors Young Vedic Scholar
A magnificent procession was organized in the holy city of Kashi to honor Devvrat Rekhe’s unprecedented achievement, transforming the ancient city into a vibrant Vedic festival. The procession stretched from Rath Yatra Crossing to Mahmoorganj, featuring musical instruments, conch shell sounds, and the participation of over 500 Vedic students who joined in celebration of this rare spiritual accomplishment.
The formal honoring ceremony took place at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 held at Namo Ghat, where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally felicitated the young scholar on stage. Devotees showered flowers at various locations along the procession route, welcoming the spiritual journey as a divine event. A special message from Sringeri Sharada Peethadheeshwara Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Teertha Mahasannidhanam was also delivered at the ceremony, adding to the historic significance of the occasion.
PM Modi Hails Achievement as Generational Inspiration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament from Varanasi, took to social media to express his profound admiration for the young Vedic scholar’s accomplishment. In his post, Modi wrote, “What 19-year-old Vedamurti Devvrat Mahesh Rekhe accomplished will be remembered for generations to come. Every person who loves Indian culture is proud of him for completing the Dandakram Parayanam, a 2,000-mantra recitation of the Madhyandini branch of the Shukla Yajurveda, in 50 days without interruption.”
The Prime Minister emphasized that Devvrat recited numerous Vedic verses and sacred words without any mistakes, making him the best example of India’s Guru tradition. Modi expressed his happiness that this unique achievement took place in the holy city of Kashi and offered his salute to the young scholar’s family, saints, sages, scholars, and organizations across the country who supported him throughout this rigorous spiritual journey.
Significance of Dandakrama Parayan in Vedic Tradition
Scholars have described the Dandakrama Parayan as the ultimate test of Vedic mastery, representing the most difficult spiritual practice within the Vedic tradition. The recitation requires flawless memorization and delivery of approximately 2,000 mantras over 165 hours of continuous chanting, maintaining perfect intonation, pronunciation, and rhythm throughout the 50-day period.
Vedic experts noted that Devvrat’s recitation was executed with classical purity and completed in the shortest time frame recorded in history. The achievement took place at the Vallabhram Shaligram Sangved Vidyalaya at Ramghat in Kashi, under the guidance of his teacher Vedbrahma Shri Mahesh Chandrakant. Saints and dignitaries who witnessed the recitation praised both the young scholar and his guru for preserving and revitalizing this ancient tradition.
The accomplishment serves as a powerful testament to India’s living Vedic heritage and demonstrates how young scholars are carrying forward the Guru-Shishya parampara in modern times, ensuring that these sacred traditions continue to thrive for future generations.
