Introduction to Nishkama Karma Nishkama Karma is a key concept from the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most respected texts in Indian philosophy. It means “action without desire for the result.” In simple terms, it tells us to do our duty honestly without worrying about what we will get from it. The focus is on […]
Introduction to Rta Rta is a very old and important concept in ancient Indian thought, especially in the Vedas. It refers to the natural order or the cosmic law that keeps the universe running in a balanced and harmonious way. The word “Rta” means “truth,” “order,” or “right.” It is the principle that supports truth,
Introduction to Mimamsa and Knowledge The Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy is known for its deep study of the Vedas and its focus on rituals and duties. One of the key areas Mimamsa explores is epistemology, or the study of how we gain knowledge. In this context, Mimamsa includes a special means of knowledge called
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Introduction Shaivism and Vaishnavism are two important traditions within Hinduism. Both schools believe in the soul (Atman) and God, but they have different views about the nature of the soul and its relationship with the Supreme Being. Shaivism centers around Lord Shiva, while Vaishnavism focuses on Lord Vishnu. Let’s compare their views on the soul
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Introduction to Shunyata (Emptiness) Shunyata, often translated as “emptiness,” is a central concept in Mahayana Buddhism. It is a deep philosophical idea that explains the true nature of reality. The term comes from the Sanskrit word “shunya” meaning zero or empty. But in Buddhism, Shunyata does not mean nothingness or absence. Instead, it means that
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Introduction to Mohammad Iqbal Mohammad Iqbal was a famous philosopher, poet, and thinker from India who is also known as the national poet of Pakistan. He had deep ideas about religion, society, and human life. One of his most important ideas was about the Self, which he called Khudi in Urdu. His concept of the
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Introduction to Tiruvalluvar Tiruvalluvar was a great Tamil poet and philosopher. He is best known for writing the Tirukkural, a famous book of Tamil literature. This book contains wise sayings and teachings about how to live a good and moral life. Tiruvalluvar’s ideas are simple, practical, and useful even today. His teachings are not only
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Introduction to Tagore and His Thoughts Rabindranath Tagore, a famous Indian poet, thinker, and Nobel Prize winner, had unique views on many topics, including nationalism. While many people during his time were supporting strong nationalist ideas to fight against British rule, Tagore had a different point of view. He believed in love for humanity more
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Introduction to Vaisesika Philosophy The Vaisesika school of Indian philosophy, founded by the sage Kanada, is mainly focused on metaphysics — the study of reality. It tries to explain how the world is made, what things are real, and how we can know them. One of the most important ideas in Vaisesika philosophy is the
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Introduction to Saptabhanginaya Saptabhanginaya is a unique concept in Jain philosophy. It is also known as the sevenfold theory of judgment. This theory helps explain that truth can be viewed from different perspectives. Jainism teaches that reality is very complex and cannot be fully described using one single statement. That’s why Saptabhanginaya gives us a
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