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In the Vedantic tradition the term Brahma Vidya is used instead of the term philosophy. It has a different connotation and a deeper meaning than the word philosophy conveys, and it is unique in its approach to knowledge. Brahma Vidya means the knowledge that leads one to realize Brahman, the Self of all. The Bhagavad Gita conveys that wisdom in its entirety and teaches the practical methods for the study and transformation of one’s inner being. Philosophy and psychology are thus intertwined. Without the help of psychology—knowing, analyzing, and learning to use our inner potentials—we cannot fulfill the goal of human life: Self-realization. In contrast, Western philosophy is intellectual and deals with man’s relationship with the universe. In Brahma Vidya, however, one comes to know all the levels of his being and finally to realize his true Self. According to the Eastern system, knowing the real Self is the first and foremost purpose of life. After Self-realization all the mysteries of the universe and one’s relationship with the universe are revealed. Because of their contrasting approaches, there is a wide gulf between philosophy and Brahma Vidya. One is only theoretical, but the other is practical as well. ~Swami Rama
Posted on: Sun, 07 Jul 2013 04:14:20 +0000

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