Indian Philosophy

Dharma is the central concept of Indian ethics, referring to the moral and ethical duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues, and way of living that are considered to be in accord with the order that makes life and universe possible.

Vivekananda's philosophy is based on the idea that all existence is one, and that the individual soul is a part of this universal consciousness.

Vivekananda's Vedanta is a philosophy of non-dualism, which means that there is only one ultimate reality, and that this reality is both immanent and transcendent.

Vivekananda identified three main paths to moksha: karma yoga, bhakti yoga, and jnana yoga.

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that the individual soul is influenced by three gunas, or qualities: sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). These gunas determine the nature of the individual soul and its experiences.

The Nyaya school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the correspondence theory of truth. Nyaya philosophers argue that the truth of a statement is determined by its correspondence to reality. They believe that the only way to know whether a statement is true is to compare it to the world and see if it accurately describes the way things are.

The Mimamsa school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the coherence theory of truth. Mimamsa philosophers argue that the truth of a statement is determined by its coherence with other beliefs. They believe that the only way to know whether a statement is true is to see if it is consistent with our other beliefs and does not lead to any contradictions.

The Vaisheshika school of Indian logic is most closely associated with the pragmatic theory of truth. Vaisheshika philosophers argue that the truth of a statement is determined by its usefulness in practice. They believe that the only way to know whether a statement is true is to see if it is useful in helping us to achieve our goals or solve problems.

Testimony is the pramana that is used to gain knowledge of objects that are beyond the reach of our senses. Testimony is a process of reasoning in which we rely on the testimony of someone who has direct knowledge of the object in question. For example, we might rely on the testimony of a scientist to learn about the existence of atoms, even though we cannot see atoms directly.

Maya is not a key concept in the Bhagavad Gita.

Bharata Muni's Natya Shastra is an ancient Sanskrit treatise on dramaturgy and performance. It introduces the concept of rasa, or aesthetic experience, as the primary goal of dramatic art.

The Riti Siddhanta is a school of Indian literary theory that emphasizes the importance of style and diction in creating effective literary expression.

Samadhi is a state of heightened consciousness and deep meditation in which the mind becomes tranquil and focused. It is during this state that Tantric practitioners believe direct experience and intuitive insights can be accessed.

Lila is a Tantric concept that signifies the cosmic play or dance of the divine. It represents the dynamic and interconnected nature of all things in the universe, emphasizing the unity and interdependence of all existence.

Moksha, also known as liberation or enlightenment, is a central concept in Tantric epistemology. It refers to the dissolution of the ego and the realization of one's true nature, which is believed to be fundamentally divine and interconnected with the universe.