Spirituality & Adhyatma: Are They Same?

Vedic Sanskrit word Aatmana or Atman is often translated as Spirit by a great many people. And hence the science, or knowledge, of Atman – Adhyatma – is translated as Spirituality. But is that an accurate translation?

 

Many people are ignorant of the fact that: Rig Veda has no concept of Atman. The most of the versus in Rig Veda are dedicated to Pancha Mahabhootas, Pancha Karmendriyas, Panchan Gyanendriyas, Indra, and the Mana.

 

Pancha Mahabhootas are principally the five gross elements in the...