The following points highlight the seven religions that were practiced during different periods in Ancient India. The religions are: 1. Religion in Rig Vedic Period 2. Buddhism 3. Jainism 4. The Akas 5. Hinduism 6. Saivism 7. Vaishnavism. 1. Religion in Rig Vedic Period: The religion of the early Aryans from the 1028 hymns of Rig Veda, which is considered [...]
The following points highlight the six important systems of Hindu philosophy. The systems are: 1. The Nyaya System 2. The Vaisesika System 3. Sankhya System 4. Yoga System 5. The Purva Mimansa 6. The Uttar Mimansa. 1. The Nyaya System: The Nyaya System applied the analytical and logical method to spiritual matters. It took up the ordinary stock notions of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the contributions of various writers towards philosophy. 1. Sankaracharya: The most important contribution to this philosophy was made by Sankara (788-820 A.D.), a great spiritual leader. His important works include Commentaries on the Brahma sutra, the Bhagavad-Gita and the principal Upanishads. In addition he also wrote works like Viveka Chaudamani, Atma Bodha, Soundarya [...]