[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021) › c5.15 # Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c5.15 Vāda in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c5.15 - **Language:** English ### [c5.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.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. - [Previous: c5.14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.14) - [Next: c5.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.16) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.upanisad.mukhya.brhadaranyaka) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.15) · Pramāṇa