bhedvadini | भेदवादिनी

bhedvadini richa (Devanagari: भेदवादिनी ऋचा ISO15919: bhēdavādinī r̥cā) refers to those Mantras in the Vedas that assert differences between God, individual souls and material energy.

These mantras categorically call-out the differences between God (Brahm), individual souls (jiva) and material energy (Maya). These differences are in terms of dominion, attributes and inherent nature.

The Four Types of Vedic Mantras

The Vedas has richas presenting three other aspects of Brahm, resulting in four major perspectives:

1. abhedvadini (Non-distinction)
2. bhedvadini (Dualism/Distinction)
3. nirgunvadini (Having no attributes)
4. sagunvadini (having lots of divine qualities)

Also written as bhedavadini, bheda-vadini

Further Exploration and Reference

• Aspects of Brahm
• The Vedas: Scared Knowledge or Mythical tales
• When and How Vedas Came to Us?

REFERENCE

Main Kaun? Mera Kaun? Vol. 3, Ch. 54