Darshanas

Introduction Vaisheshika Darshana is one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy (Darshanas) that focuses on metaphysics, particularly the nature of reality and the categorization of the world. Traditionally attributed to the sage Kanada (also known as Kashyapa), Vaisheshika Darshana emphasizes the analysis of physical and metaphysical entities, aiming to identify and categorize the … Read more

Introduction Samkhya Darshana is one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy, renowned for its systematic and dualistic approach to metaphysics and cosmology. Traditionally attributed to the sage Kapila, Samkhya provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the nature of reality, emphasizing the distinction between consciousness (Purusha) and matter (Prakriti). This school of thought is … Read more

Introduction Yoga Darshana, or the Yoga School of Philosophy, is one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy. Rooted in the ancient spiritual traditions of India, it is systematically expounded in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, composed around the 2nd century BCE to 5th century CE. Yoga Darshana emphasizes the integration of body, mind, … Read more

Introduction Mimamsa Darshana, also known as Purva Mimamsa, is one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy. Its primary focus is on the exegesis and interpretation of the Vedas, the oldest and most authoritative scriptures in Hinduism. Mimamsa seeks to establish the primacy of the Vedic texts as the ultimate source of dharma (duty, … Read more

Introduction Vedanta Darshana, often referred to simply as Vedanta, is one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy. The term “Vedanta” means “the end of the Vedas,” signifying the culmination of Vedic thought. It primarily focuses on the teachings found in the Upanishads, which are considered the concluding portions of the Vedas, along with … Read more