Benefits of Vedic Learning for improving competence and strengthening mental health

Authors

  • SILUH NYOMAN SERIADI Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa, Indonesia
  • DEWA AYU CANDRADEVI Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa, Indonesia
  • NI NYOMAN AYU NIKKI AVALOKITESVARI The Hindu Center of Indonesia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61511/lad.v2i1.2024.1045

Keywords:

21st Century, benefits, vedas

Abstract

Background: The Vedas are an ancient library that is the source or book for the Hindu religion. the Vedas are used as the main guidelines and their teachings are implemented in the daily lives of Hindus. In addition to being a holy book, the Vedas also contain many values contained therein. Tattwam, Susila, upakara are three basic frameworks in Hinduism that need to be considered in the 21st century. Method: This research uses a qualitative method focusing on text analysis, which involves in-depth examination of written materials based on their context. The study aims to understand phenomena in their natural settings without manipulation, emphasizing the meaning and quality aspects rather than quantitative measures. Findings: There are many positive benefits of applying the vedic teachings in daily life. By realizing the existence of God, implementing the teachings of Susila and the proper implementation of upakara in daily life. Not only as a guideline in carrying out the three basic frameworks in Hinduism but there are many other unexpected benefits gained through learning the vedas, be it in science, character building, making life easier and also in achieving success. Not only as a source of knowledge, but the vedas are also a source of medicine. This is contained in the Atharva Veda. Conclusion: The benefit of the vedas that is no less important is that the vedas are a source of Hindu Law (Dharma). Novelty/Originality in this Study: Using qualitative methods focusing on text analysis, this study explores the relevance of the Vedas in everyday life in the 21st century. The proposed platform includes an AI-based virtual assistant and a mobile application integrating Vedic teachings with contemporary knowledge.

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Published

2024-07-31

How to Cite

SERIADI, S. N., CANDRADEVI, D. A., & AVALOKITESVARI, N. N. A. N. (2024). Benefits of Vedic Learning for improving competence and strengthening mental health. Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.61511/lad.v2i1.2024.1045

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