Word

Brahmavidya

Sanskrit

ब्राह्मविद्या

IAST

brāhmavidyā

In General

Brahmavidya refers to the knowledge of the ultimate reality or the Self, as taught in the Upanishads and Advaita Vedanta. Learning sastras under the guidance of an Acharya (guru) is essential for understanding the real meaning of the divine verses and achieving this self-knowledge. The path to Brahma Vidya involves adherence to righteous conduct (aachaaram and anustaam), performing one's duties (karmaanushtaana), spiritual practice (upasana), and ultimately jnana (wisdom).