Indian Philosophy
The Avadhuta Gita is a Sanskrit text of Hinduism whose title means “Song of the free soul.” It is a non-dualistic text that teaches the oneness of all reality. The text is attributed to Dattatreya, an avatar of Vishnu. The Avadhuta Gita is a short text, consisting of only 289 verses. However, it is a … Read more
Veda Vyasa is credited with dividing the Vedas into four traditional collections. Veda Vyasa, also known as Krishna Dvaipayana or Vedavyasa, is a revered sage portrayed in most Hindu traditions. He is traditionally regarded as the author of the epic Mahabharata, a collection of legendary and didactic poetry worked around a central heroic narrative. In … Read more
key tenets of Hindu social philosophy include the following: Samsara is a Sanskrit word that means “wandering” or “worldly existence” and refers to the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth in Hinduism. According to this belief, all living things have an atman, which is a piece of Brahman, or a spirit or soul. It … Read more
The political philosophy of Hinduism is a complex and diverse body of thought. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Arthashastra, and the Dharmashastras. While there is no single, unified Hindu political philosophy, there are a number of core themes that can be identified. One of the … Read more