Vinayam: The hallmark of Vedic Knowledge and Wisdom

Humility today has almost become synonymous with ignorance. Ego, on the other hand, has come to be a sign of power, influence, and knowledge. By earning university certificates, titles, position and wealth, people consider having an ego as a deserving right. And a great many people believe it to be deserving.

Vedic texts, contrary to these prevailing perceptions considered Knowledge is that which instills Humility or Vidya Dadaati Vinayam. For the Vedic Rishis (sages) humility, or Vinayam,...