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Types of Discourse (सम्भाषाप्रकाराः) (view source)
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== Differences between Vada and Samvada ==
== Differences between Vada and Samvada ==
In the 3rd verse of the Upadesha Panchaka, Adi Shankaracharya says,
बुधजनैर्वादः परित्यज्यताम् ॥ ३ ॥
Meaning: May you never argue with wise people.
In this context, Shri.Yegnasubramanian explains subtle distinctions between Vada and Samvada. He says,
Generally there are several ways of distinguishing between vada and samvada. For example,
Generally there are several ways of distinguishing between vada and samvada. For example,
# In an argument, one looks upon that person as equal or inferior, where as, in samvAda, one looks upon the teachers as superior. Thus there is a basic diff in the attitude itself which reflects in one’s addressing the other, the language, tone etc.
# In an argument, one looks upon that person as equal or inferior, where as, in samvAda, one looks upon the teachers as superior. Thus there is a basic diff in the attitude itself which reflects in one’s addressing the other, the language, tone etc.
# Even after elaborate answering, one may not be convinced; politely, one will ask again and again, if needed, and might want to think about it more and ask again. Whereas, in an argument, there will be no room for this almost.
# Even after elaborate answering, one may not be convinced; politely, one will ask again and again, if needed, and might want to think about it more and ask again. Whereas, in an argument, there will be no room for this almost.
# After samvAda, there is no disturbance or bitterness in the mind , but in argument, there is always disturbance or bitterness in the mind.
# After samvAda, there is no disturbance or bitterness in the mind , but in argument, there is always disturbance or bitterness in the mind.
Thus there is lot of difference between a student asking a question to the teacher, which is welcome and is part of learning, trying to argue with a mahatma. Argument is positively condemned and asking questions for clarification is encouraged. And therefore samvAdah kriyatAm; vAdah prityajyatAm.
Thus there is lot of difference between a student asking a question to the teacher, which is welcome and is part of learning, trying to argue with a mahatma. Argument is positively condemned and asking questions for clarification is encouraged. And therefore samvAdah kriyatAm; vAdah prityajyatAm.<ref>S.Yegnasubramanian (2012), [http://svbf.org/newsletters/year-2012/upadesa-pancakam-part-ii/ Upadesa Pancakam of Adi Sankaracarya - Part II], Paramartha Tattvam.</ref>
== Differences between Samvada and Vivada ==
== Differences between Samvada and Vivada ==