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Philosophical and social thoughts of Maharshi Arvind Sri Aurobindo believed that the highest truths, the truth contained of science and religion were already contained in Vedas. The Gita and the Upanishads are nothing but a logical continuation of the Vedas. He believes in traditional concept of man and accepts the classical views about the union … Read more
Philosophy of the Upanishad and the Bhagavad Gita –Yoga-philosophy/”>Yoga Philosophy of Pathanjali Philosophy of the Upanishad What are Upanishads? The Upanishads are ancient texts, which record the foundation of Hindu thought. They are the final part of the Vedas, the part that is concerned with pure knowledge. The word ‘veda’ means ‘knowledge’; and the Upanishads … Read more
Sri Aurobindo The criterion of social development, according to most of the Western social philosophers, is the moral progress in the individuals and Society. Thus ethics has been considered as the most potent method of social development. This contention, to be fully verified and examined, requires a two-fold inquiry. First, what is that standard of … Read more
The Atharva Veda: A Tapestry of Magic, Medicine, and Daily Life The Atharva Veda, the fourth and final Veda of Hinduism, stands apart from its siblings, the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, and Yajur Veda. While the others primarily focus on hymns praising deities and rituals for cosmic order, the Atharva Veda delves into a world … Read more
Unveiling the Secrets of the Forest: Exploring the Aranyakas The ancient Indian texts known as the Aranyakas hold a unique place in the vast tapestry of Vedic literature. These enigmatic works, often described as “forest treatises,” transcend the realm of ritualistic practices and delve into the profound mysteries of the cosmos, the human condition, and … Read more