Significance of Traditional wisdom

Traditional wisdom encompasses a wide array of knowledge and teachings passed down through generations across different cultures. In Purana, it includes insights on pleasure and detachment, while Theravada emphasizes mastery of the Dhamma and Vinaya. In Indian history, it refers to accumulated beliefs and practices, as highlighted in texts like 'TELUGU Rishi Vani.' Science views Traditional wisdom as ancient Ayurvedic methods and holistic treatments, reflecting the collective knowledge of health and healing through generations.

Synonyms: Conventional wisdom, Cultural knowledge, Conventional knowledge, Common sense, Established belief, Age-old wisdom

In Dutch: Traditionele wijsheid; In Finnish: Perinteinen viisaus; In Spanish: Sabiduría tradicional; In German: Traditionelle Weisheit

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Buddhist concept of 'Traditional wisdom'

Buddhism Books

Traditional wisdom in Buddhism embodies knowledge gained from studying the Agamas and mastering the Dhamma and Vinaya, as demonstrated by venerable Yasa, representing a deep understanding of Buddhist principles and practices.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga

(1) Knowledge acquired through the study of the Agamas and mastery of the Dhamma and Vinaya, exemplified by venerable Yasa.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Traditional wisdom'

Hinduism Books

Traditional wisdom in Hinduism encompasses teachings on pleasure and detachment, illustrated through dialogues between Svarocis and characters like the doe and ducks, reflecting deeper philosophical insights about life and human experience.

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
Purana Books

From: Markandeya Purana

(1) This encompasses the knowledge and teachings about pleasure and detachment referenced in dialogues between Svarocis and other characters such as the doe and the ducks.[2]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

The concept of Traditional wisdom in local and regional sources

History Books

Traditional wisdom encompasses ancient beliefs, ethical insights, and practices passed down through generations, particularly in Hinduism, illustrated by texts like the Gita and Dr. Raparla Janardana Rao's 'TELUGU Rishi Vani', informing contemporary spiritual understanding.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Triveni Journal

(1) The accumulated knowledge and philosophical insights of the Hindus, particularly related to the spiritual and ethical messages found in texts like the Gita.[3] (2) The accumulated knowledge, beliefs, and practices that have been passed down through generations within a culture.[4] (3) The age-old knowledge and insights encapsulated in the 'TELUGU Rishi Vani' by Dr. Raparla Janardana Rao.[5] (4) Ancient beliefs and practices that the modern expositors relay to provide a contemporary understanding of religion, particularly Hinduism.[6] (5) The ethical and moral knowledge passed down through generations, which is seen as insufficient for a true Vision of the Lord, as exemplified by Job.[7]