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Philosophy of Advaita Vedanta Advaita Vedānta is one version of Vedānta. Vedānta is nominally a school of Indian philosophy, although in reality it is a label for any hermeneutics that attempts to provide a consistent interpretation of the philosophy of the Upaniṣads or, more formally, the canonical summary of the Upaniṣads, Bādarāyaņa’s Brahma Sūtra. Advaita … Read more
Philosophical and social thoughts of Acharya Shankaracharya Adi Shankaracharya, the great Philosopher was born in 788 CE, Kaladi, Present in Kerala. He died in 820 CE at the early age of 32 only in Kedarnath, Pala Empire, Present in Uttarakhand. Shankaracharya was a noted Philosopher and theologiser from India. He reformed the rituals and doctrines … Read more
Philosophical and social thoughts of Maharshi Arvind Sri Aurobindo believed that the highest truths, the truth contained of science and religion were already contained in Vedas. The Gita and the Upanishads are nothing but a logical continuation of the Vedas. He believes in traditional concept of man and accepts the classical views about the union … Read more
Narayana Guru social reforms Sri Narayana Guru was a prophet, sage and Hindu saint and also a social reformer of India. He was born in the family of Ezhavas, in a period when people from backward communities, like, the Ezhavas faced much social injustices in the caste-ridden Kerala Society. Gurudevan, as he was fondly known … Read more
Puranas Divided into sarga, pratisarga, manvantantar, vamsa (genealogical list of kings) & vamsanucharita. 18 main puranas & 18 subsidiary puranas. Vedas Meaning “knowledge”. Rigveda (hymns), Yajurveda (sacrificial formulae), Atharvaveda (magical charms & spell), Samveda. Vedas are called aparusheya (not created by man) & nity Upanishads About 200 in number. Deal with philosophy. Oldest & … Read more
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886) was an Indian mystic and religious leader who is considered one of the most important figures in the Hindu revival movement of the 19th century. He was born in Kamarpukur, Bengal, into a poor family of Brahmin priests. From a young age, he was drawn to religious practice and often … Read more
Adi Shankaracharya, also known as Shankara or Sankara, was a Hindu philosopher, theologian, and reformer who lived in India in the 8th century CE. He is considered one of the most important figures in Hindu philosophy and is credited with reviving Advaita Vedanta, a school of thought that emphasizes the unity of the individual soul … Read more
Indian philosophy is a vast and complex subject, with a long and rich history. It encompasses a wide range of schools of thought, from the Vedas and Upanishads to Buddhism and Jainism. Indian philosophy has had a profound impact on the development of world thought, and its ideas continue to be studied and debated today. … Read more