Translation & Philosophical Meaning
"The ultimate Truth is One; the wise describe It in multiple ways, calling It Agni, Yama, Matarishvan, and by myriad names."
Rigveda 1.164.46 by Sage Dirghatamas constitutes humanity's earliest formal declaration of epistemic humility and spiritual pluralism. It establishes that while Divine Reality is singular and all-pervading, human linguistic and cultural manifestations of that reality are inherently plural.
Practical Life Guidance & Mental Resilience
Penerapan dalam Kehidupan Nyata
An essential beacon for modern multicultural coexistence. It invites us to transcend dogma, celebrate cultural diversity, listen with empathy to dissenting viewpoints, and recognize the universal core behind divergent perspectives.
History, Seer (Rishi) & Scriptural Context
Made globally famous by Swami Vivekananda in 1893 in Chicago, this verse remains the definitive theological cornerstone of universal tolerance, interfaith harmony, and syncretic wisdom.
Metrum / Chhandas: Trishtubh
Aspek Ketuhanan (Devata): Vishvedevas