Brahmavidya
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Brahmavidya is an ancient philosophy which could be considered the core of Hindu philosophy. It is the teachings at the heart of the Upanishads. A well-known example of this is the Yoga
Philosophy. In ancient Sanskrit
philosophical literature the term Brahma
is used to denote the Supreme Being, also called Atma
. Hence Brahmavidya is a teaching, which leads to knowledge of Brahma.
It emphasizes the role of meditation in realizing the spiritual nature of a person and uses exercises involving breathing to support and nurture nature ability. The subconscious mind is assigned the central role in bringing about physiological and spiritual transformation. Exercises related to the subconscious mind are therefore also crucial to this system.
The system of Vedanta
, like Yoga, is based off of Brahma-Vidya; Vedanta has 3 branches, Advaita, Vishithadvaita, and Dvaita.
Brahma-Vidya is often credited to the Rshi Vasishtha, who is also an author of the Vedas
; this is why Brahma-Vidya can also be considered the core phillsophy of the Vedas, as well as the Upanishads which are based off of them.
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
Philosophy. In ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
philosophical literature the term Brahma
Brahma
Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. According to the Brahma Purana, he is the father of Mānu, and from Mānu all human beings are descended. In the Ramayana and the...
is used to denote the Supreme Being, also called Atma
Atma
Atma may refer to:*Atman , in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions: the higher self.* Atma, a 2011 album by the band YobATMA may refer to:...
. Hence Brahmavidya is a teaching, which leads to knowledge of Brahma.
It emphasizes the role of meditation in realizing the spiritual nature of a person and uses exercises involving breathing to support and nurture nature ability. The subconscious mind is assigned the central role in bringing about physiological and spiritual transformation. Exercises related to the subconscious mind are therefore also crucial to this system.
The system of Vedanta
Vedanta
Vedānta was originally a word used in Hindu philosophy as a synonym for that part of the Veda texts known also as the Upanishads. The name is a morphophonological form of Veda-anta = "Veda-end" = "the appendix to the Vedic hymns." It is also speculated that "Vedānta" means "the purpose or goal...
, like Yoga, is based off of Brahma-Vidya; Vedanta has 3 branches, Advaita, Vishithadvaita, and Dvaita.
Brahma-Vidya is often credited to the Rshi Vasishtha, who is also an author of the Vedas
Vedas
The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism....
; this is why Brahma-Vidya can also be considered the core phillsophy of the Vedas, as well as the Upanishads which are based off of them.
External links
- http://www.brahmavidya.net
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