Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c5.15

c5.15

On the other hand, the systems said to have emphasized over self-realization and pursuing the path of salvation do recognize the importance of critical examination and reasoning. *Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad* says: *ātmā vā are śrotavyo mantavyaḥ* (the Self must be listened to, must be contemplated upon with reasoning). Here *manana* stands for reasoning and rational thinking.