Indian Philosophy
Hindu Philosophy foundations and types of schools Hindu philosophy schools are known as Darshanas. There are six orthodox (āstika) schools of thought, which accept the authority of the Vedas: Each of these schools of thought has its own unique perspective on the nature of reality, the meaning of life, and the path to liberation. They … Read more
Mukti, or moksha, is the Sanskrit word for liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth (samsara). It is the ultimate goal of all spiritual paths in Hinduism, including Vedanta. According to Vedanta, the root cause of suffering is ignorance of our true nature. We believe ourselves to be separate individuals, but this is an … Read more
Badarayana (Author of Brahma Sutras) is considered to be one of the greatest Indian philosophers of all time. He is the reputed author of the Brahma Sutras, the foundational text of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. The Brahma Sutras is a collection of 555 aphorisms that systematically present and synthesize the teachings of the … Read more
The Dakshinamurthy Stotram is a Sanskrit hymn to the Hindu god Shiva in his form as Dakshinamurthy, the supreme teacher. The stotra is attributed to Adi Shankara, The Philosopher and theologian who is considered to be one of the greatest exponents of Advaita Vedanta, a major school of Hindu philosophy. Before listening and understanding the … Read more