Understanding Nihilism in Indian Thought Nihilism is a philosophical belief that denies the existence of objective moral values and claims that life lacks any inherent meaning or purpose. Indian thought has long been associated with nihilism, with many of its philosophical schools advocating for the rejection of conventional notions of the self and reality. In … Read more
Understanding the Ashtavakra Gita: An Introduction to Eastern Philosophy Eastern philosophy is a broad umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of spiritual, philosophical, and religious traditions that originated in the East, particularly in India, China, and Japan. One of the most significant texts in Eastern philosophy is the Astavakra Gita, which is a dialogue … Read more
Introduction to the Foundations of Indian Philosophy The foundations of Indian philosophy can be traced back to the Vedic period, which dates as far back as 1500 BCE(will be older than this, as per many Indian local philosophers and Vedic astronomers and history). Indian philosophy is a diverse field that encompasses a wide range of … Read more
Vedanta defines six states of a living body or Sthula sarira What are these six states? What is the understanding we need to derive from this analysis? The objective here is to make you aware that, at the end of the day, you are a material being. Your physical body will not be eternal, so … Read more