The session begins with an overview of the various contexts in which the term [[Shraddha (श्रद्धा)|shraddha]] is discussed in the Bharatiya Jnana Parampara and brings out the vyashti-samashti relation between the concepts of shraddha and [[Bhakti (भक्तिः)|bhakti]]. It explores the intricate relationship between the [[Trigunas (त्रिगुणाः)|trigunas]], [[Manas (मनः)|manas]] and Shraddha, how they influence one's choices and thereby one's actions. That leads to the understanding of shraddha as being indispensable in Dharmic activities like [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|Yajna]], [[Dana (दानम्)|dana]], [[Tapas (तपस्)|tapa]] and [[Karma (कर्म)|karma]]. And further establishes shraddha is an absolute necessity for an aspirant of [[Moksha (मोक्षः)|moksha]] both in the Jnana or Bhakti margas. | The session begins with an overview of the various contexts in which the term [[Shraddha (श्रद्धा)|shraddha]] is discussed in the Bharatiya Jnana Parampara and brings out the vyashti-samashti relation between the concepts of shraddha and [[Bhakti (भक्तिः)|bhakti]]. It explores the intricate relationship between the [[Trigunas (त्रिगुणाः)|trigunas]], [[Manas (मनः)|manas]] and Shraddha, how they influence one's choices and thereby one's actions. That leads to the understanding of shraddha as being indispensable in Dharmic activities like [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|Yajna]], [[Dana (दानम्)|dana]], [[Tapas (तपस्)|tapa]] and [[Karma (कर्म)|karma]]. And further establishes shraddha is an absolute necessity for an aspirant of [[Moksha (मोक्षः)|moksha]] both in the Jnana or Bhakti margas. |