[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.s19.18 # Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c5.s19.18 Vāda in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c5.s19.18 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s19.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s19.18) ¹² The word \*brahmodya\* is formed by \*brahma\* + \*ut\* + √\*vyam\*. \*ut\* + √\*vyam\* would yield the sense of raising one’s voice. Monier-Williams (p. 741) explains \*brahmodya\* as rivalry in sacred knowledge, playful discussion on theological questions or problems. - [Previous: c5.s19.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s19.17) - [Next: c5.s19.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s19.19) - [Up: c5.s19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s19.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s19.18) · Pramāṇa