Tag: Vedas
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Upanishads
The Upanishads, forming the concluding section of the Vedas, are profound repositories of philosophical wisdom, often referred to as Vedanta. The term ‘Upanishad’ is derived from the root word ‘sad,’ which encompasses three meanings: (i) to sit down, (ii) to destroy, and (iii) to loosen. ‘Upa’ means ‘near,’ and ‘ni’ signifies ‘with devotion.’ Thus, the…
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Introduction to Vedas
“Veda” is derived from the root word vid, which means “to know.” Thus, Veda signifies knowledge or wisdom. The Vedas are the oldest literary records of the Indo-European, particularly the Aryan civilization. They are considered authorless, or apauruṣeya, and have been passed down orally through generations, hence being referred to as Śruti. The Vedas comprise…
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Position of Vedas in the Evolution of Indian Philosophy
The Vedas are the oldest available records of the Indian literature. They are the literary monument of the Indo-European race- the Aryan mind. Vedas have influenced the Indian Philosophy to a great extent. Here, we must talk about the classification of Indian philosophy to understand this. Some schools of Indian philosophy accepted Vedic authority, and…