SHAD-DARSHAN - indian philosophy

SHAD-DARSHAN - indian philosophy

1. SHAD-DARSHAN

2. 1.1. Shad-Darsanas (Six Systems of Indian Philosophical Thought) Darshana's are schools of philosophy based on the Vedas. Six Darshanas or ways of seeing things, usually called the six systems or schools of thought. The six divisions of philosophy are the instruments of demonstrating Truth 1.2. Goal of the Shad-Darsanas The removal of ignorance and Its effects of pain and sufferings The attainment of freedom, perfection and eternal bliss by the union of the individual soul or Jivatma with the Supreme Soul or Paramatma.

3. The six systems are: 1. The Nyaya: Sage Gautama devised the principles of Nyaya or the Indian logical system. The Nyaya is considered as a prerequisite for all philosophical inquiry. 2. The Vaishesika: The Vaishesika is a supplement of the Nyaya. Sage Kanada composed the Vaishesika Sutras. 3. The Samkhya: Sage Kapila founded the Samkhya system. 4. The Yoga: The Yoga is a supplement to the Samkhya. Sage Patanjali systematized the Yoga school and composed the Yoga Sutras. 5. The Mimamsa: Sage Jaimini, a disciple of the great sage Vyasa, composed the Sutras of the Mimamsa School, which is based on the ritual sections of the Vedas. 6. The Vedanta: The Vedanta is an amplification and fulfillment of the Samkhya. Sage Badarayana composed the Vedanta-Sutras or Brahma-Sutras which expound the teachings of the Upanishads.