Ṛta
At its basis was a view of the cosmos as an ordered expression of certain primordial essences or transcendent first principles, variously conceived as Forms, Ideas, universals, changeless absolutes, immortal deities, divine archai, and archetypes.
Richard Tarnas • Passion of the Western Mind
Despite the continuous flux of phenomena in both the outer world and inner experience, there could yet be distinguished specific immutable structures or essences, so definite and enduring they were believed to possess an independent reality of their own.
Richard Tarnas • Passion of the Western Mind
According to the Vedas, religion operates based on a set of do’s and don’ts. Religion provides these guidelines to ensure that our pursuit of wealth and joy in this world is sustainable, non-harmful, and ultimately beneficial for our spiritual growth. The do’s refer to actions that are ultimately good for us but may not come naturally. The don’ts a
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