Sramana Tradition

Sramana Tradition The Sramana tradition refers to a non-Vedic spiritual movement in ancient India that includes Buddhism, Jainism, and other ascetic paths. The word “Sramana” means “one who strives” or “seeker,” particularly someone who renounces worldly life to attain spiritual liberation through ethical discipline and meditation. Unlike the orthodox Brahmanical tradition that emphasized rituals, caste, […]