Electrical energy is a form of energy, as a result of the form of the electric charge. Energy is the ability to apply force so as to move an object. In case of electrical energy, force is either electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles. But interestingly, all these properties and applications of electrical energy is discussed in Vedas.
Atharvaveda 1.7.2
नव यो नवति पुरो बिभेद बाह्वोजसा Ι अहि च वृत्रहावधीत् ΙΙ Atharvaveda 1.7.2
It describes the properties of electrical energy. Electricity breaks by the energy of its arms the 99 cities, destroys the cloud covering the rays of sun which is the source of energy and power. These 99 cities refer to 99 elements which is termed as Bhogas.
Atharvaveda 1.7.3
स न इन्द्रः शिवः सखाश्वावद् गोमद् यवमत् Ι उरुधारेव दोहते ΙΙ
It describes the usage of electrical power. It says electric power can be our friend too. It provide enough horsepower which can drive our machines, light up the houses and power to produce grains in the fields.
Atharvaveda 3.31.1
ता वज्रीणं मन्दिनं स्तोम्यं मद इन्द्रं रथे वहतो हर्यता हरी Ι
पुरूण्यस्मै सवनानि हर्यत इन्द्राय सोमा हरयो दधन्विरे ΙΙ
It says that two speedily moving forces of attraction and repulsion propel electric current which is powerful like thunderbolt and which is pleasant and praiseworthy.
These vedic verses clearly refers to the useful applications of electric power. Not just the electrical properties and applications, even the electrical cell and their working is discussed in Vedic Texts. It looks like thousands of years ago, Rishis knew about the importance of electrical energy. Our ancient scientists were well aware of these technologies and were more advanced than us in their knowledge.
Atharvaveda 1.7.3
स न इन्द्रः शिवः सखाश्वावद् गोमद् यवमत् Ι उरुधारेव दोहते ΙΙ
It describes the usage of electrical power. It says electric power can be our friend too. It provide enough horsepower which can drive our machines, light up the houses and power to produce grains in the fields.
Atharvaveda 3.31.1
ता वज्रीणं मन्दिनं स्तोम्यं मद इन्द्रं रथे वहतो हर्यता हरी Ι
पुरूण्यस्मै सवनानि हर्यत इन्द्राय सोमा हरयो दधन्विरे ΙΙ
It says that two speedily moving forces of attraction and repulsion propel electric current which is powerful like thunderbolt and which is pleasant and praiseworthy.
These vedic verses clearly refers to the useful applications of electric power. Not just the electrical properties and applications, even the electrical cell and their working is discussed in Vedic Texts. It looks like thousands of years ago, Rishis knew about the importance of electrical energy. Our ancient scientists were well aware of these technologies and were more advanced than us in their knowledge.