Lalit Kishore
Jan 271 min read
Purpose of Scriptural Studies: Understanding Existential Truth and Tranforming Life
In Hinduism, scriptural knowledge is about understanding sacred texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, etc., not just as facts, but as divine truths that explain the purpose of life, self-awareness, and knowledge of God. In other words, studying scripture is meant to develop higher-order thinking skills such as reflective, contemplative, and intuitive thinking, which contribute to spiritual growth, wisdom, value education, ethics, moral guidance, and a closer relati











