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Do the Vedic Samhitas mention the Mahakavyas? [duplicate]
The following are the 4 Mahakavyas, mentioned in the Upanishads, taking about the Advaita Philosophy:
Prajñānam Brahma (प्रज्ञानम् ब्रह्म) - "Insight is Brahman," or "Brahman is ...
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What are the basic facts and summary of what the Rigveda is about?
I'd like to know more about the ancient book Rigveda. However, I think I need some basic information on this book first before I start to read it - so any shortcuts on what would be some good ...
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Aham Brahmasmi and Advaita Vedanta
In Advaita Vedanta, The famous Mahavakyas out of the four is अहं ब्रह्म अस्मिति,from Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.10 of the Yajur Veda, which means "I am Brahman" or "I am Divine". There are various ...
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What is the connection between Kali and Kaliyug?
What is the connection between Kali and Kaliyug? Kaalii is the goddess that takes the darkness away (Kali) but which scripture does it come from? And is there an explanation of the close connection of ...
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On what basis are 4 mahavakyas chosen?
There are many upanishadic statements.
I want to know why these four only are considered mahavakyas?
Prajnanam Brahma (प्रज्ञानम् ब्रह्म)
Aham Brahma Asmi (अहम् ब्रह्म अस्मि)
Tat Tvam Asi (...
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In which scriptures are the verses ''aham brahmasmi" and ''shivoham'' found?
In which scripture are the following verses found:
Aham brahmasmi
Meaning: I am Brahma
Shivoham
Meaning: I am Shiva
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What is the meaning of "tat tvam asi"?
Does "tat tvam asi" refer to brahman who is sung about in the Vedas?
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Has any advaitic teacher said that learning advaita only at the word level is useless?
The 4 Mahakavyas or Great saying of Advaita Vedanta are as follows:
Prajñānam Brahma (प्रज्ञानम् ब्रह्म) - "Insight is Brahman," or "Brahman is insight” - (Aitareya Upanishad 3.3 of ...
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What is the meaning of mahavakya and how was/is it used?
What is the meaning of mahavakya? What was/is it used for, I mean what is its importance? What does mahavakya convey? This is not specifically with respect to Advaita Vedanta, but in general whichever ...
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What is the significance of the Mahavakyas in non-Shankara Advaitic philosophies?
As stated here the Mahavakyas are profound statements taken from the Upanishads. Now in Shankara’s Advaita philosophy one can understand why the Mahavakyas are called so, because the jiva realises his ...
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