Month: August 2024
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Introduction to Vedas
“Veda” is derived from the root word vid, which means “to know.” Thus, Veda signifies knowledge or wisdom. The Vedas are the oldest literary records of the Indo-European, particularly the Aryan civilization. They are considered authorless, or apauruṣeya, and have been passed down orally through generations, hence being referred to as Śruti. The Vedas comprise…
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Characteristics of Indian Philosophy
Indian Philosophy is not only a subject but a part of life. Each system has its band of followers who form the school of that philosophy. Though they all present different views, there are certain commonalities to them. Let us discuss this below. Characteristics of Indian Philosophy Philosophy as a Practical Necessity All the systems…