ವೇದಗಳು ವಿಧಿ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಷೇಧಗಳನ್ನೂ ಹೇಳುತ್ತವೆ ಎಂಬುದಕ್ಕೆ ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕೊಡಿರಿ.
1. ವಿಧಿ (ಮಾಡು) ಸತ್ಯಂ ವದ, ಧರ್ಮಂ ಚರ ( ಸತ್ಯವನ್ನೇ ಹೇಳು, ಧರ್ಮವನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸು - ವಿಧಿವಾಕ್ಯಗಳು)
2.ನಿಷೇಧ :(ಮಾಡಬೇಡ) ಸ್ವಾಧ್ಯಾಯಾನ್ಮಾ ಪ್ರಮದಃ ( ಸ್ವಾಧ್ಯಾಯವನ್ನು ಬಿಡಬೇಡ ಎಂಬುದು ನಿಷೇಧವಾಕ್ಯ)
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Vedas are not limited to prayers, hymns and rituals. They also contain teachings about conduct, including instructions on what a person should do and what should be avoided.
These can traditionally be understood through two categories - Vidhi, meaning an instruction to perform an action, and Nishedha, meaning a prohibition or instruction to avoid an action.
Vidhi: Instructions on What to Do
Vidhi refers to an instruction that tells a person to perform a particular action. One well-known example is: “Satyam vada, Dharmam chara.”
It means “Speak the truth and practise righteousness.” These are presented as Vidhi statements because they instruct a person to follow certain positive principles — truthfulness and righteous conduct.
Nishedha: Instructions on What Not to Do
Nishedha, on the other hand, refers to a prohibition or an instruction against neglecting a particular duty. Example: “Svadhyayan ma pramadah.”
Traditional meaning is “Do not neglect self-study.” Here, ma pramadah conveys the instruction not to become negligent or careless about Svadhyaya, traditionally understood as self-study or the study and recitation of sacred learning.
Why This Distinction Matters
Distinction between Vidhi and Nishedha provides a simple way of understanding how traditional Vedic teachings address human conduct. Vidhi tells a person what should be done, while Nishedha tells a person what should not be done or what should not be neglected.Together, they create a framework of positive duties and boundaries for disciplined living.
Two Principles in One Framework
| Category | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Vidhi | Instruction - what to do | Satyam vada, Dharmam chara |
| Nishedha | Prohibition/avoidance - what not to do | Svadhyayan ma pramadah |
According to the traditional explanation, the Vedas therefore communicate not only spiritual and ritual teachings but also principles concerning conduct and discipline. Examples cited above are presented within the traditional Vedic interpretive framework explained by Vedamurthy Manjulagiri Venkataramana Bhatta.
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