When you put faith in that which you know, it is called…
““When you put faith in that which you know, it is called faith (shraddha). When you put faith in what you don’t know; that is called ignorance-based faith [agnan- shraddha].””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith in known truths is confidence; faith in unknown is blind belief.
In simple terms: Know‑based faith vs. ignorance‑based faith.
Cultivate informed belief, question blind faith.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- education
- critical thinking workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate informed belief from superstition?
- What role does doubt play in faith?
Blind faith can lead to dogmatism; knowledge can be limited.