Questions tagged [philosophy]
Questions about Hindu Philosophy, which is divided into six main schools: Sankhya (also called Samkhya), Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika(Vaiśeṣika), Mimamsa and Vedanta.
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Influence of Samkhya on other darshanas
Can I say Sankhya as the oldest hindu philosophy has influenced all the other darshanas like Vedanta? That implies all astika darshanas are derivative from Sankhya, not necessarily conflicting or ...
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According to advaitins, which brahma sutra says that the world is mithya?
Advaitins believe that the world is mithya. There are advaita commentaries on the brahmasutras, most notably by Shankara himself. So according to advaitins, which brahmasutra or sutras say that the ...
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Where can I get the works of Jayatirtha and Vyasatirtha in English translation?
Jayatirtha and Vyasatirtha, two extremely brilliant philosophers of Vedanta, have been characterized by countless scholars both from the East and West as presenting "the highest dialectical skill in ...
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How are jivas (linga/sookshma sharirs) created as per Advaita?
As per advaita, jivas are nothing but Linga sharira or sookskhma sharira. This has been explained to me by user Pradip Gangopadhyaya before. But I need to know how are jivas created.
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Does nyaya or vaisheshikha school accept pratibhashik and paramarthik realities?
In one of the discourse I heard that Nyaya and Vaisheshikha accept 2 levels of reality.
However Shankaracharya was the 1st one to refute this claim of 2 level realities and established the 3rd ...
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Where do the Brahma Sutras say number is not a quality?
The Vedanta Karikavali is a work by the Sri Vaishnava Acharya Buchchi Venkatacharya summarizing the tenets of Visistadvaita. In particular, Visistadvaita says that there are two kinds of inanimate ...
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Is the feeling of “Deja Vu”, a glimpse of self realization?
As per below post, a philosophy called "Eternal Return" states that all events are repeating infinitely & hence predetermined.
Does "Free Will" really exist, even if universe repeats ...
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Do any of the Vaishnava Agamas recommend any Vedantic philosophies like Vishishtha Advaita or any other?
Do any authentic Vaishnava Agama texts directly or explicitly recommend any Vedantic philosophies like the Advaita philosophy or any other?
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Who is the earliest Advaitin to mention six Pramanas?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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Did the Samkhya school discuss the danger of Yagna fires to surrounding wildlife?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva Mimamsa, Samkhya,...
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What is Purva Mimansa Arthavada
Arthavada is a term associated with the least famous Purva Mimansa established by Rishi Jaimini. What is Arthavada and how does Uttara Mimansa counteract against this Arthavada.
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How could Bharata and Shatrughna be incarnations of inanimate objects?
From this answer, we find
Continuing with the tale of Sri Ram, Lord Mahadeva told Parvati–Dasharath requested Vashishth to perform the Jaatkarm Sanskar of Sri Ram. In course of time Kaikeyi gave ...
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What arguments does Shabara's Mimamsa Sutra Bhashya take from the Brahma Sutras?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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In Hinduism, is it commanded to change clothes everyday?
If we wear the same clothes for more than a day, is it unclean according to the culture? I know in general, that one should change his clothes everyday if possible, but what does our culture say ...
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Do any Purva Mimamsa philosophers agree with the Vedanta school's view of Arthavada?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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Why doesn't Purva Mimamsa accept that someone grasped Indra's hand?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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Who is the consumer of our Karmas, if the Atman is merely a silent witness? [duplicate]
Atman resides in the body as a silent witness and it's not affected (untouched) by anything. Then upon what, our Karmas get transmitted to our next lives?
In other words who is the enjoyer/sufferer of ...
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How do Shaivite philosophers interpret the Brahma Sutras' criticism of the Shaiva Agamas?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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Did the Shavite poet Tirumular believe new souls could be created?
The term "Shaivite" is overused nowadays. For instance, Iyer Brahmins are often called Shaivites, but they're actually followers of Adi Shankaracharya's Smartha sect (which I discuss here and here), ...
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Do Sri Vaishnavas believe Vishnu is the direct or indirect sustainer of the body?
The Rahasyatraya Sara is a work by the Sri Vaishnava Acharya Vedanta Desikan, concerning the meaning of the Rahasya Traya or three secrets of the Sri Vaishnava sect (of which I am a member). (One of ...
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What is the (potentially lost) text of the Jabalas quoted by Adi Shankaracharya?
In his commentary on Adhyaya 4 Pada 1 Sutra 3 of the Brahma Sutras, Adi Shankaracharya presents a number of scriptural quotes to support his Advaita view that the individual soul of jivatma is the ...
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What scriptures describe the fifth state called Turiyatita?
The term "Shaivite" is overused nowadays. For instance, Iyer Brahmins are often called Shaivites, but they are actually followers of Adi Shankaracharya's Smartha sect (which I discuss here and here), ...
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Who are “they” in BG 16.8? Atheists? Cārvākas? Vaiśeṣikas?
Are these Bhagavad-gītā verses referring to a particular sect of people or addressing all bad people in general? Is verse 16.8 implying that those who don't believe in a god have no moral compass?
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On what basis do Hindu philosophies say Atman exist? [duplicate]
Hindu philosophies, especially Vedanta, say there is 'the Self' which is the reason for the existence of our human body. However, science hasn't proven the existence of that. Moreover, according to ...
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Can it happen that the length of a man's life somehow becomes reduced during a man's lifetime, and so one has to die before he was destined initially?
In the question "Is the length of a man's life predetermined?" I asked on whether the length of a man's life has already been determined in advance, even before a person is born, and now I ask the ...
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Is hetuvāda now a derogatory term? In what context did Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata use the word?
The Monier Williams dictionary defines hetuvāda as:
हेतु--वाद
m. a statement of reasons or arguments, assigning a cause, disputation MBh. R.
I see two sources next to the meaning:
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Did the Vaisheshika school believe Yogis can see atoms?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva Mimamsa, Samkhya,...
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Why are Vedas regarded as Apaurusheya (authorless/ not created by anyone)?
Why are Vedas regarded as Apaurusheya (authorless/ not created by anyone)?
Is it a sin to consider that Veda was written by someone as propagated by Western scholars?
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Who was acharya SrirAm Sharma?
He was the founder of gAyatrI parivar. He propagated gayatri worship among the masses.
What is his life story?
What were his main teachings ?
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How has the Vedanta school refuted Mimamsa arguments for multiple omnipresent souls?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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What scriptures describe medicines to remove wrinkles and grey hair?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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What are the teachings of Sri Jiddu Krishnamurti? [closed]
Can someone please tell me about the principal teachings and methodology of Jiddu Krishnamurti and his approach towards spiritual progress ?
Some people also believe that he was also related to "...
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Is this statement supported or contradicted by the scriptures?
I read an opinion in a book that states
All the doctrines (or 'Vada-s like Advaitavada, Vishistadvaitavada, Dvaitavada, Achintyabhedabhedavada etc) are partial truths because these are expressed by ...
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Why should god bless us & fulfil our wishes?
Whenever we wish for something to God, why should god provide us with what we ask?
What does god get by giving, whatever we wish for?
Does god fulfilling our wishes is also part of the plan of God?
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Who were the Carvakas?
Carvakas were one of the nastik schools of Indian philosophy. We are led to believe that Carvakas did not believe in authority of the Vedas, and they were alien to the concept of rebirth.
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Are dreams created by Jivatma or Paramatma?
Are dreams created by Jivatma or Paramatma? What is the take of Badarayana as per Brahma Sutras and the three principal commentators on it viz. Ramanuja, Shankara and Madhva?
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Original sanskrit e-book of 'Tripura Rahasya'
Can someone post me a free downloadable link to the original Sanskrit e-book of 'Tripura Rahasya'?
I have the English translation given by the wikipedia. But I was in need of the Sanskrit version.
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How does Hinduism encourages individualism?
I have read in an article that Hinduism promotes individualism. According to wiki,
Individualism is the moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or
social outlook that emphasizes the moral ...
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Do the astika philosophies directly subscribe to the vedas?
Among the six darshanas how many of them subscribe to vedas and directly mention about vedas or hold vedas as authority?
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Which schools of Indian philosophy consider the Vedas to be apauruṣeya (authorless) and which don't?
Are Vedānta and Mīmāṃsā the only schools that believe the Vedas to be apauruṣeya? Are there any other schools?
And those that didn't believe this, did they agree with each other on the human ...
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How does Vijnanabhiksu accept Samkhya despite being a theist?
It is said the Samkhya school outrightly rejects the existence of God and considered by many, an atheistic school. However, the sixteenth century Vaishnavite scholar Vijnanabhiksu accepted Samkhya to ...
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Surya Kanta Bose Chowdhury
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Is it possible to work without passion?
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda/Volume 2/Practical Vedanta and other lectures/Practical Vedanta: Part I:
I have been asked many times how we can work if we do not have the passion
which ...
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Did any Samkhya philosophers believe in a different Prakriti for each Purusha?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva Mimamsa, Samkhya,...
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How does Vishishtadvaita interpret “Brahma Ved Brahmaiva Bhavati”?
From Mundaka Upanishad, Mundaka-3, Khanda-2 Verse-9:
स यो ह वै तत् परमं ब्रह्म वेद
ब्रह्मैव भवति नास्याब्रह्मवित्कुले भवति ।
तरति शोकं तरति पाप्मानं गुहाग्रन्थिभ्यो
विमुक्तोऽमृतो भवति ॥ ९॥
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What is the story of Vikhanasa, founder of the Vaikhanasa school?
As I discuss in this question, one of the early movements that was important in the development of Vaishnavism was the ancient Pancharatra movement, whose sacred texts consisted of detailed procedures ...
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How are the object and the subject one and the same?
I basically wanted the proof of all is ONE and Prakrithi and Purusha are the same.
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Do the Mimamsa Sutras of Jaimini and the Samkhya Sutras of Kapila explicity reject the existence of a creator?
As some of you must be knowing, Hindu philosophy comprises of six schools of thought:
Vedanta
Mimamsa
Samkhya
Nyaya
Vaisheshika
Yoga
Of these, the Mimamsa and Samkhya schools are considered ...
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Is there a difference between Vedic Dharma and Hindu Dharma or Sanatan Dharma?
I observed difference in Vedic and Puranic deities, worshiping methods and philosophies.
I want to know is there any difference between Vedic Dharma and Hindu Dharma or Sanatan Dharma?
And is there ...
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What is an overview of Hinduism's arguments against the “unconscious violinist” analogy used to support abortion in the case of rape?
I am looking for the response of any denomination that is against abortion in the case of rape that has also responded to the scenario below or something similar to it.
"A Defense of Abortion" (...
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Which Shaivite sect believes God is the operator of the Universe but not the source?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
