[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) › c8.s1.5 # Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c8.s1.5 Vāda in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c8.s1.5 - **Language:** English ### [c8.s1.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s1.5) Śaṅkara again stands against Manu, as the latter allows an honourable space for \*kāma\* (desire). Desire leads to motivation, and this motivation subsequently will lead to the inclination for performing religious duties. Bhāruci agrees with Manu in giving the highest status to \*gṛhasthāśrama\*. He permits the option between \*aikāśramya\* and \*caturāśramya\* or \*āśramasamuccaya\*. - [Previous: c8.s1.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s1.4) - [Next: c8.s1.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s1.6) - [Up: c8.s1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s1) ## Cites (1) - [Mānava Dharmaśāstra](https://indike.org/pramana/in.niti.dharma.manu) — Manu & Bhṛgu, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s1.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s1.5) · Pramāṇa