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Vedic knowledge is called apauruseya, which means it is not knowledge of human invention. Vedic knowledge appeared at the dawn of the cosmos within the heart of Brahma, the lotus-born demigod of creation from whom all the species of life within the universe descend. Brahma imparted this knowledge in the form of sabda (spiritual sound) to his immediate sons, who are great sages of higher planetary systems like the Satyaloka, Janaloka and Tapaloka. These sages transmitted the Vedic sabda to disciples all over the universe, including wise men of earth in ancient times. Five thousand years ago the great Vedic authority Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa compiled the sabda into Sanskrit scripture (sastra) which collectively is known today as the Vedas.
There are six systems of Vedic philosophy, each relating to a specific practice. These are Nyaya (logic), Vaisesika (atomic theory), Sankhya (the nature of spirit and matter), Yoga (self-discipline), Karma Mimamsa (work), and Vedanta (realization of God). One must master each of these systems in order to attain the spiritual perfection necessary to attain Moksha.
The Vedas and the Puranas are the most precious treasure of the cultural heritage of our country. They not only discuss the origin of the universe, its cosmology, its creator and the creation but they also deal at length with the philosophical questions relating to life and death that baffle human beings. The Vedic wisdom shows the way to steer clear of the difficult situations in life and live a balanced life. The Vedas and Puranas are considered to be the most ancient texts of the world. It is said that the Vedas contain God’s words which were compiled by Ved Vyas, the author of the Bhagvad Gita.
The Vedas constitute an important element of Indian Philosophy. The teachings of the Vedas have been quite instrumental in shaping the core of Indian Philosophy. There are four Vedas: Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva. Each Veda consists of three parts known as Mantras, Brahmanas and Upanishads. A chief principle of the Vedic Philosophy is that self-knowledge and the true knowledge of the gods is the ultimate knowledge for an individual.
The hymns are philosophical to the extent that they attempt to explain the mysteries of the world not by means of any superhuman insight or extraordinary revelation, but by the light of unaided reason. A striking aspect of the Vedic hymns is their polytheistic character. A great many gods are named and worshipped. It believes that God is deva because He gives the whole world. The learned man who imparts knowledge to fellow man is also a deva. The sun, the moon and the sky are devas because they give light to all creation. Father and mother and spiritual guides are also devas.
In the Vedic view, creation is ascribed to the self-consciousness of the primeval being (Purusha). This leads to the inquiry into the one being that underlies the diversity of empirical phenomena and the origin of all things. Cosmic order is termed rta and causal law by karma. Nature (prakriti) is taken to have three qualities (sattva, rajas, and tamas).
Sin according to the Vedic philosophy is alienation from God. The will of God is the standard of morality. Human guilt is short-coming. Individuals sin when they transgress the commands of God. The gods are the upholders of the Rita, the moral order of the world. They protect the good and punish the wicked. Sin is not merely the omission of the external duties. There are moral sins as well as ritual sins.
Byron pollard writes about Vedic Philosophy For further information please contact us on http://liferadiance.net/thegodtruth.php |
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