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Western Concepts | Purana's View |
Knowledge of the material world is considered the only useful knowledge. | Knowledge of the self, as it relates to the methods of attaining Easwara is considered the key and all other forms of knowledge are considered incidental. |
Knowledge of the material world is pursued with the belief that the answers and the knowledge gained will lead to an understanding of the origins and life and in the process unlock nature's secrets which will help solve the problems of the world and lead to a more fruitful existence, with unending material comfort. | Knowledge of the material world is considered worthless because the objective of transcending of the world is said to occur via the self control of the mind itself and not through physical forces. The physical forces are recognized as instrumental in the creation and sustenance of the thought process but not in its utilization. |
Physical/Chemical/Electrical impulses trigger the thought process and the flow of thoughts can be rationalized/explained by tracing the pattern of these impulses. Control of the thought process is also possible through chemicals/electricity/medication |
The control and evolution of the thought process can only occur by withdrawing the mind from the physical world and its limitations and focusing it steadily on Easwara. Control the mind to move away from physical pleasures. Give up a desire driven existence and pursue realization of the self. |
Gain Control and experience pleasure by manipulating physical forces. | Need for pleasures of this world can never be satiated. The Paramathma clearly states that anyone that needs to be punished will be given all the comforts in the world to enjoy. This takes them on a never ending path of demand for more and more, and pushes them into a Karmic cycle of rebirth. |
Worldly knowledge is limited by Time and Space and Perceptive abilities. Based on the past and extending into the future. |
True knowledge of the self releases the Atma from all Space and Time related limitations. True knowledge is unlimited and unbounded. Seeks knowledge which is unlimited by Time, space and point of reference. |
Slow Ageing and Seek Immortality through analysis of the electro chemical composition of the physical world. | Seek Permenance through evolution of the thought process. Discard the physical limitations imposed by the perceived world. |
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Krishna Unlimited
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