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अध्याय
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spiritual progress.
Shramana tradition is principally based on the path of knowledge known as "Jnana Marg", and hence puts emphasis on " Virakti" which means renunciation, while Vedic tradition, as subsequently developed, is principally based on action without attachment known as "Karma Yoga". Pandit Sukhalalji, a venerated scholar, aptly points out to this distinction by observing that while Vedic tradition is principally based on the solution of "Vaishsmya" meaning inequality or conflicting situations, the Shramana tradition puts emphasis on "Saamya" meaning equality or resemblance. The result of this distinction is that Vedic tradition aims at "Pravruti" meaning activity while Shramana tradition aims at "Nivruti" means "Sanyasa". It is this basic distinction, which is responsible for the difference in their philosophical approach.
The author of Gita has made a wonderful attempt to syncronize both these approaches.
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