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Philosophy of Samkhya Samkhya, also spelled Sankhya, one of the six systems (darshans) of Indian philosophy. Samkhya adopts a consistent dualism of matter (prakriti) and the eternal spirit (purusha). The two are originally separate, but in the course of evolution purusha mistakenly identifies itself with aspects of prakriti. Right knowledge consists of the ability of … Read more
Exploring the Dynamics of Kinship: A Multifaceted Lens on Human Relationships Kinship, the intricate web of social relationships based on blood, marriage, and adoption, forms the bedrock of human societies. It transcends mere biological ties, encompassing a complex tapestry of shared history, cultural norms, and emotional bonds. This article delves into the multifaceted dynamics of … Read more
Emancipation of the Depressed class Liberal Discourse of Emancipation The use of ‘Liberty’ to describe the physical ‘ability to do what I want’, the power to satisfy our wishes, or the extent of the choice of alternatives open to us has been deliberately fostered as part of the socialist argument. Once this identification of freedom … Read more
Jainism Originated in India thousands of years ago and is thought to have heavily influenced the two other main belief systems of the region at that time: Buddhism. The religion centres on the progress of one’s soul towards a divine consciousness through self-reformation, wisdom and self-control and pacifism towards all living creatures. There are two … Read more
‘Sufism’ is a term used to refer to mystical religious ideas in Islam. It had evolved into a well developed movement by the 11 century. Sufis, Stress on the importance of traversing the path of the Sufi pir enabling one to establish a direct communion with the divine. Sufism or mysticism emerged in the 8 … Read more
Theravada Buddhism: The Ancient Path of the Elders Theravada Buddhism, meaning “the way of the elders,” is one of the oldest and most influential branches of Buddhism. It traces its lineage directly back to the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and emphasizes the original Pali canon as the authoritative source of Buddhist doctrine. This … Read more