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We have heard the terms #Shruti and #Smriti in Vedic literature. What are they?
The ancient Vedic literature is largely divided into two sections, one called “Shruti” and the other “Smriti”. Shruti is often considered the original knowledge of self or brahman, making it the
The ancient Vedic literature is largely divided into two sections, one called “Shruti” and the other “Smriti”. Shruti is often considered the original knowledge of self or brahman, making it the
ultimate authority in Hinduism, whereas Smriti is the interpretation given to Shruti by great sages of the time.
#Shruti
In Sanskrit, the word ‘Shruti’ means ‘what is heard’. Sru means to hear. Iti mean thus. Sruti means thus heard. Srutam is the object of hearing. Srotha means
#Shruti
In Sanskrit, the word ‘Shruti’ means ‘what is heard’. Sru means to hear. Iti mean thus. Sruti means thus heard. Srutam is the object of hearing. Srotha means
the audience, or those who hear a speech. In a religious or spiritual sense, Shruti means the knowledge which was heard by revelation. The Vedas are considered Shruti because they were originally heard from God by the Vedic seers who then transmitted it to to their successors and
Thanks ICP for publishing this essay on #Ritamic Decision Policy. Into year-3 of this series, this post summarizes manthan, research and study of the Vedic origins of sustainable decision policy and strategy, with contemporary examples all can relate to.
Post focuses on sustainable policy to make not one, but a series of interconnected decisions over time.
Can ideas of Vedanta be applied here?
short ans: Y.
Content is of interest to those making gov or private policy, designers, startups, #Ganita/stem students, young parents.
Can ideas of Vedanta be applied here?
short ans: Y.
Content is of interest to those making gov or private policy, designers, startups, #Ganita/stem students, young parents.
The post is divided into 7 sections with links to each at the top. Those who simply want a easy-to-remember idea of Ritamic decision policy can go to the examples- read how Air India altered its DEL-SFO route in harmony with Ritam. flightradar24.com/blog/wp-conten…
Jagadguru Shankaracharya #SriSri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji: People may be classified as Astikas & Nastikas. An Astika has faith in the existence of God, Dharma, reincarnation, & the Vedas. One who has neither of these beliefs is classified a Nastika.
A Nastika cannot easily 1/n
A Nastika cannot easily 1/n
be taught. Even a man who is completely ignorant can be taught. One who knows everything can also be told. But a Nastika is one who is like a man with half-baked knowledge.
अज्ञः सुखमाराध्यः सुखतरमाराध्यते विशेषज्ञः ।
ज्ञानलवदुर्विदगधं ब्रह्मापि नरं न रञ्जयति ॥
The #Shruti 2/n
अज्ञः सुखमाराध्यः सुखतरमाराध्यते विशेषज्ञः ।
ज्ञानलवदुर्विदगधं ब्रह्मापि नरं न रञ्जयति ॥
The #Shruti 2/n
(Veda) says – पुण्यो ह वै पुण्यः कर्मणा भवति पापः पापेन । – one attains joy by performing Punya and falls by sinning. It is our Dharma Shastras that decide what constitutes Punyam and what constitutes Papam (sin).
Duryodhana tried to cause trouble to the Pandavas even after 3/n
Duryodhana tried to cause trouble to the Pandavas even after 3/n
