In an extraordinary spiritual and scholarly feat, young Vedic prodigy Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe has accomplished one of the rarest achievements in centuries by chanting 25 lakh (2.5 million) padas of the Shukla Yajurveda in its most complex and demanding style—the Dandak Kram.
The accomplishment, completed over 50 uninterrupted days, took place at the renowned Vallabharama Saligram Sangveda Vidyalaya in Kashi. Devavrat performed the entire recitation without looking at a book even once, relying purely on memory, discipline, and years of rigorous Vedic training.
Experts say this is only the second known achievement of this scale in several hundred years, making it a historic moment for the preservation of Vedic knowledge.
Born into a distinguished lineage of Vedic scholars—his father and grandfather both masters of the tradition—Devavrat represents the living continuation of India’s ancient spiritual heritage. Mentors at the gurukula describe him as a shining example of the Vedic ideal, where the scriptures are not merely learned but internalized as the “eternal breath of ParaBrahm.”
Devavrat’s achievement has been hailed as a reminder of the depth, discipline, and devotional power contained in India’s ancient texts. At a time when such traditional practices are becoming increasingly rare, his dedication stands as a beacon for future generations.
This monumental act of tapasya has not only brought honor to Kashi but has reaffirmed the timeless strength and continuity of Vedic culture.
