Jonathan Bradford Ratner (Maharishi Vedic University)

updated: 5/2/95 (by fax)

Jonathan Bradford Ratner
Maharishi Vedic University
636 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL  60605  USA

phone: 312-341-9960
FAX:   312-341-9924

Description of work and interests:

Veda/Vedas, Vedic literatures, Vedic recitation, Vedic sciences, Sanskrit 
language and literature.

The two main areas of work and research are:
Establishing a library of high quality recordings of Vedic recitation 
from all areas of Vedic literature, including Rig/Rg, Sama, Yajur, 
Atharva, Upavedas, Vedangas, Upangas, Ithihasas, Puranas, and Smritis.

Researching and implementing practical applications of the various Vedic 
sciences to enrich, complement and enhance the health and well-being of 
today's world. The main focus at the moment is on Ayurveda and its 
profound usefulness in the prevention of disease.