The Glories of Sri Purusottama Month
The Glories of Sri Purusottama Month by Srila Saccidananda Bhaktivinoda Thakura Two divisions of sastra — smarta and paramartha The Vedic arya-sastras are divided into two sections— smarta (literature based on smrti ) and paramartha (transcendental literature based on sruti ). Those who are eligible ( adhikari ) for the smarta section do not have any natural inclination or taste for the paramartha-sastras . The thoughts, principles, activities and life goal of every human is constituted according to his respective ruci (inclination). Generally, smartas accept those scriptures which are in accordance with their respective ruci . Having greater adhikara for smarta-sastra, they do not demonstrate much regard for paramarthika-sastra . Providence is the agent behind the creation of these two divisions. Therefore, undoubtedly the maintainer of the w...