What is the difference in present knowledge society and vedic knowledge society
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PART I: The term Vedic society refers to a state that is organized according to directions given in the ancient Vedic literature. The Vedic social structure is not manmade but divinely inspired. And it is not an idealistic, imaginary system, but it existed in the past for thousands of years. The Hare Krishna movement is trying to revive an ideal society founded on the teachings of the Vedic literature. Although in the modern age it would be impossible to adopt all the aspects of the traditional Vedic society, the principles upon which the society ran are as appropriate today as they ever were.
The original Vedic society was different from India’s modern-day caste system. The Vedic society is called varnashrama, which refers to its four material divisions (varnas) and four spiritual divisions (ashramas). These divisions are not arbitrary; they are made according to natural differences in individuals. By organizing society into the divisions of atmarama, the state allows people to work according to their propensities and at the same time gradually elevate their consciousness. The ultimate goal of the atmarama system is self-realization, or Krishna consciousness.
The four varnas are:
shudra (laborer class)
vaishya (productive class)
kshatriya (avdministrative class)
brahmana (intellectual class)
If we analyze any society, we will find these divisions. Some people are inclined to crafts and manual work, some are inclined to business or agriculture, some to administration, and some to intellectual pursuits.
Modern secular, egalitarian society fails to recognize basic differences in individual propensities but adopts systems that use the individual as a commodity regardless of his nature or inclinations. Ultimately, no one benefits from such systems, because they are not natural. There cannot be equality on the physical platform. People obviously have different abilities and inclinations.
In the Bhagavad-gita (4.13). Lord Krishna says, “According to the three modes of material nature and the work associated with them, the four divisions of human society are created by Me.” In other words, the four divisions of varna are determined by guna and karma, by one’s qualities and one’s work—not by birth.
Therefore, if the son of a shudra (laborer) exhibits the symptoms of a brahmana (intellectual), he must be accepted as a brahmana. And if the son of a brahmana either has the qualities of a shudra or does the work of a shudra, he is considered a shudra. The saint Narada Muni, one of the great authorities of Vedic culture, makes this same point in Srimad-Bhagavatam.
The original Vedic society was different from India’s modern-day caste system. The Vedic society is called varnashrama, which refers to its four material divisions (varnas) and four spiritual divisions (ashramas). These divisions are not arbitrary; they are made according to natural differences in individuals. By organizing society into the divisions of atmarama, the state allows people to work according to their propensities and at the same time gradually elevate their consciousness. The ultimate goal of the atmarama system is self-realization, or Krishna consciousness.
The four varnas are:
shudra (laborer class)
vaishya (productive class)
kshatriya (avdministrative class)
brahmana (intellectual class)
If we analyze any society, we will find these divisions. Some people are inclined to crafts and manual work, some are inclined to business or agriculture, some to administration, and some to intellectual pursuits.
Modern secular, egalitarian society fails to recognize basic differences in individual propensities but adopts systems that use the individual as a commodity regardless of his nature or inclinations. Ultimately, no one benefits from such systems, because they are not natural. There cannot be equality on the physical platform. People obviously have different abilities and inclinations.
In the Bhagavad-gita (4.13). Lord Krishna says, “According to the three modes of material nature and the work associated with them, the four divisions of human society are created by Me.” In other words, the four divisions of varna are determined by guna and karma, by one’s qualities and one’s work—not by birth.
Therefore, if the son of a shudra (laborer) exhibits the symptoms of a brahmana (intellectual), he must be accepted as a brahmana. And if the son of a brahmana either has the qualities of a shudra or does the work of a shudra, he is considered a shudra. The saint Narada Muni, one of the great authorities of Vedic culture, makes this same point in Srimad-Bhagavatam.
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Present knowledge and vedic knowledge are often regarded as sperate entities. However, present knowledge is simply advances in science from the vedic times.
Explanation:
- The development of human civilisation is mostly due to advances in science and technology. Since ancient times, India has made contributions to science and technology. What we refer to as "traditional knowledge" is still founded on scientific principles today.
- Veer Savarkar advocated for "raising the level of living for everyone by utilising Vedic literature to build contemporary technologies, not only for a certain caste."
- A book may be produced on Lokmanya Tilak's understanding because of his extensive study of Vedic knowledge.
- Hindu sages and predecessors recorded this vast body of knowledge, and many of the principles were later put into practise in the real world with remarkable skill and design.
- We may observe diverse temples, metallurgy, stunning architecture, mathematics, and medical techniques.
To learn more about the vedic period:
Short note on vedic literature:
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Works included in vedic literature:
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