Indian Philosophy

Buddhism, particularly the Abhidharma school, emphasizes the concept of anatman, which denies the existence of a permanent, unchanging Self.

Purusha is a central concept in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, referring to the conscious, unchanging Self that is distinct from the material world.

Jiva is a central concept in the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy, referring to the individual Self or soul that is associated with a body and experiences the fruits of its actions.

Dharma is a central concept in the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, referring to the moral and ethical duties and obligations that individuals must fulfill in order to achieve spiritual progress and liberation.

Ishvara is a central concept in the Yoga school of Indian philosophy, referring to the Supreme Being or God who is the creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe.

Moksha is a central concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, representing the ultimate goal of spiritual realization and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Ramanuja's main teaching is that bhakti, or devotion to Vishnu, is the path to salvation.

Madhvacharya's main teaching is that dvaita, or dualism, is the true nature of reality.

Nimbarka's main teaching is that dvaitadvaita, or dualism-nondualism, is the true nature of reality.

Ramanuja's main teaching is that vishishtadvaita, or qualified nondualism, is the true nature of reality.

The Rasa Siddhanta, particularly associated with the Natya Shastra, emphasized the emotional impact and subjective experience of beauty, highlighting the role of art in evoking specific emotions and moods in the audience.

Adi Shankara, the renowned Advaita Vedanta philosopher, proposed the concept of 'Ananda-Chinmaya-Sat' as the ultimate reality and the source of beauty. He believed that beauty is an inherent quality of the Brahman, the unified consciousness that underlies all existence.

Bhatta Nayaka, a prominent philosopher of the Dhvani school, argued that beauty is an objective quality inherent in objects and can be perceived through the senses. He believed that beauty is a universal property that can be experienced by all individuals.

Abhinavagupta, a prominent philosopher of the Kashmir Shaivism school, proposed the theory of 'Alaukika Anubhava' (Supernatural Experience) as a source of aesthetic experience. He believed that certain aesthetic experiences transcend ordinary perception and can only be accessed through spiritual practices and contemplation.

Jagannatha, a prominent philosopher of the Rasa Siddhanta school, argued that beauty is a subjective quality that varies from individual to individual and is influenced by personal preferences and experiences. He believed that there is no universal standard of beauty and that beauty is ultimately a matter of individual taste.