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The Vedas refer to two levels of learnings or truth. One is called ''Para Vidya''  (परा विद्या) and the other is called ''Apara Vidya (अपरा विद्या)''. The Para Vidya refers to higher learning or learning related to the Self or the Ultimate Truth i.e. transcendental knowledge. The Apara Vidya refers to "Lower knowledge" of this world, the empirical knowledge. There can be various ways of understanding this difference. The Para Vidya refers to philosophical dimensions and Apara Vidya refers to the empirical dimensions. Indian sages tried to know the ultimate Reality. This quest refers to Para Vidya. However, they also realized that not all persons can indulge in philosophical quest and therefore developed standard practices and rituals. Knowledge pf these practices is called Apara Vidya.<ref>K. Aravinda Rao, How to tell Hinduism to Your Child. Page 15</ref>       

The Vedas refer to two levels of learnings or truth. One is called ''Para Vidya''  (परा विद्या) and the other is called ''Apara Vidya (अपरा विद्या)''. The Para Vidya refers to higher learning or learning related to the Self or the Ultimate Truth that is transcendental knowledge. The Apara Vidya refers to "Lower knowledge" of this world, the empirical knowledge. There can be various ways of understanding this difference. The Para Vidya refers to philosophical dimensions and Apara Vidya refers to the empirical dimensions. Indian sages tried to know the ultimate Reality. This quest refers to Para Vidya. However, they also realized that not all persons can indulge in philosophical quest and therefore developed standard practices and rituals. Knowledge pf these practices is called Apara Vidya.<ref>K. Aravinda Rao, How to tell Hinduism to Your Child. Page 15</ref>       

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