to discuss here the problem of "Sruti-dvaidha" (conflict of Vedic precepts), apparent or actual, and contradictions (seeming or otherwise) between Srutis and other Shastras or among the latter. But the Gita has itself provided a solution for that: "One ought to take refuge in one's own reason". (2:49)
After completing his teaching, the divine teacher of the Gita advised:
"Reflecting on this fully, do as you wish to do.” These principles as well as What the Gita has said about the Veda in its several chapters, provide a useful guide to determine which is a Shastra and which is not and to what extent Shastra is to be followed. Detailed discussions of this occur in the Mahabharata and other works.
After completing his teaching, the divine teacher of the Gita advised:
"Reflecting on this fully, do as you wish to do.” These principles as well as What the Gita has said about the Veda in its several chapters, provide a useful guide to determine which is a Shastra and which is not and to what extent Shastra is to be followed. Detailed discussions of this occur in the Mahabharata and other works.