vidya
n. uncountablen. a word from Sanskrit that means knowledge, learning, or a specific type of teaching. It is often used in Indian philosophy to describe a branch of study or a specific type of wisdom.
n. a Sanskrit term denoting knowledge, learning, or a specific branch of study. In Hindu and Buddhist contexts, it frequently refers to a specific school of thought or a particular type of spiritual wisdom.
The ancient text contains deep vidya about the nature of the universe.
Scholars of Indian philosophy often distinguish between different types of vidya to understand the various paths to spiritual realization.
The Upanishads are considered a primary source of vidya, providing the foundational metaphysical and ethical teachings that underpin much of classical Indian thought.