shastrartha | शास्त्रार्थ
Shastrartha (scriptural debate) was used by scholars to deepen understanding. The winner of all debates earns the title Jagadguru or Digvijayi Pandit.
Scholars of Sanatan Dharma used to debate on the shastra (scriptures) to deepen their understanding. This debate is called shastrartha (Devanagari: शास्त्रार्थ ISO15919: śāstrārtha).
When done as a competition then the winner is recognized as a having more depth understanding of the scriptures.
The one who beats all the contemporary scholars on all topics is given the title of Digvijayi Pandit (Devanagari: दिग्विजयी पंडित ISO15919: digvijayī paṁḍita) or Jagadguru (Devanagari: जगद्गुरु ISO15919: jagadguru).
Further Reading and Reference
- Related Concepts: Vedas, Upanishad, Gita, Bhagavat, Ramayan, Jagadguruttam Divas - A Celebration of Divine Grace
- Reference: The Supreme Spiritual Master - A Biography