Deep Dive into Sandarbhas, BRS, Bhagavad Geeta etc.
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An in-depth reflection on how the concept of 'Yuga' in Hindu scriptures transcends mere chronology, revealing the layered harmony between Devik and Dharmic Yuga. The blog explores why śāstra demands thoughtful reflection, how exaggerated lifespans can be interpreted through traditional hermeneutics, and how Dharma itself determines the age one lives in.
A detailed exploration of how Hindu śāstra communicates wisdom through injunctions, stories, and layered meanings, revealing its depth beyond apparent simplicity.
Many Hindus are confused about whether Hinduism is polytheistic, monotheistic, or something else entirely. This exploration examines what the scriptures and ācāryas actually say about the nature of the supreme being.
This blog examines why the Vedas, though revered as Śabda-Pramāṇa, are difficult to study and interpret directly. It explores the limitations of Vedic access, language, and interpretation, leading to Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī’s proposal of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam as the natural and complete expression of Vedic truth.
This blog delves into the traditional division of the Purāṇas, clarifying their classification, purpose, and how they cater to different spiritual dispositions according to the Vedic framework.
This blog explores the nature of Itihāsa and Purāṇa, clarifying common misconceptions, their pedagogical purpose, and their role as extensions of the Vedas, according to traditional Hindu understanding.
This blog explores the nature of Itihāsa and Purāṇa, clarifying common misconceptions, their pedagogical purpose, and their role as extensions of the Vedas, according to traditional Hindu understanding.
This blog explores the seven additional pramāṇas beyond the three primary ones (pratyakṣa, anumāna, and śabda): Ārṣa, Upamāna, Arthāpatti, Anupalabdhi, Sambhava, Aitihya, and Ceṣṭā. It discusses their definitions, applications, and how they relate to the supreme authority of śabda-pramāṇa.
Śabda, or verbal testimony, is regarded as the most authoritative means of valid knowledge in Indian philosophy. This blog explores its definition, significance, types, and the unique status of the Vedas as apauruṣeya (not of human origin), especially in Vedānta and other classical schools.
Anumāna, or inference, is one of the key means of valid knowledge in Indian philosophy. This blog explores its definition, classifications, process, and limitations according to classical schools like Nyāya.
Many Hindus are confused about whether Hinduism is polytheistic, monotheistic, or something else entirely. This exploration examines what the scriptures and ācāryas actually say about the nature of the supreme being.
An examination of the sacred rite of Kanyādāna against modern criticisms, exploring its authentic scriptural understanding as a spiritual practice of divine surrender rather than patriarchal transaction.
An exploration of Pratyakṣa (perception) as the fundamental pramāṇa accepted across all darśanas, examining its stages, limitations, and relationship to transcendental knowledge from the Vedāntic perspective.
In the grand tapestry of Indian philosophy, one question echoes through millennia: How do we truly know? This fundamental inquiry into the nature of knowledge and its sources forms the bedrock of all philosophical discourse in the Indian tradition.
Exploring deeper aspects of uttama bhakti: the necessity of tatastha lakshana, understanding anukulya vs pratikulya, and the essential role of anushlana in the definition of pure devotion.
Clarifying common misconceptions about Uttama Bhakti by examining what it is NOT according to Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī's definition in Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu.
Uttama Bhakti, as defined by Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī, is continuous favorable engagement of body, mind, and speech in relation to Krishna, free from all other desires and coverings of jñāna and karma.
Exploring genuine Gaudiya Vedanta literature through the works of the Ṣaḍ-Gosvāmīs, their commentaries, and addressing contemporary challenges in understanding bhakti.