A Dialog on Hinduism – The Eternal Jivatma – Chapter 4

Posted September 18th, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan

By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan

Please explain how you say that the soul is different from the body?
When I say “this is my book”, I mean the book belongs to me. The book is obviously something different from myself.
Similarly, I say “this is my body”. So, the body is different from myself. Here, the [...]

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A Dialog on Hinduism – Vedas and Sastras – Chapter 1

Posted September 15th, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan

By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan

What is the basic authority (pramana) for Hindu religion and philosophy?
The Vedas are the basic, fundamental authority.
What is the meaning of the word Veda?
Veda, in Sanskrit means that which gives knowledge.
Is there any other name for Veda?
Veda is also called Sruti.
What is the meaning of the word Sruti?
Sruti means [...]

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