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Sanskrit and Vraj philosophical terms used across the Vachanamrut, Shikshapatri, and Bhaktachintamani, sourced verbatim from Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Bhuj-Kutch's own published Vachanamrut glossary appendix — not written by us.
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- Smruti
- That which is remembered. The Smruti shãstras were written after remembering past events. These include the Purãns, Upanishads, Mahãbhãrat, Rãmãyan, and Shreemad Bhãgvat.
- Upanishad
- Collection of philosophical texts written by the ancient rushis, that primarily revolves around the discussion of the nature of the ãtmã, the world, mãyã, and reality. Of the 108 Upanishads, ten are considered to be the ‘principal Upanishads’ upon which philosophers and ãchãryas have written commentaries.
- Vedãnt
- A conclusion of the Veds. The principle of thought explained in the Upanishads, which reveals the conclusive teachings of the Veds. The principle centres on the nature of the ãtmã, the world, reality, and personal experience. Although different ãchãryas have written extensive commentaries upon the Upanishads and proposed their personal principles that can also be called Vedãnt, the term is often used specifically to refer to the Advait philosophy.
- Vyãs Sutra
- Extremely concise, cryptic sayings, explaining the essence of the Upanishads, written by Vyãs. Also known as the Brahm Sutra or Vedãnt Sutra. One of the eight shãstras accepted as trustworthy by Swãminãrãyan Bhagvãn.