Bharateeya Darshan | Mukund Madhav Tripathi | TEDxSVKM NMIMS Navi Mumbai

Core Concepts of Indian Philosophy - Indian philosophy aims to reveal the essence of life and facilitate self-realization [1] - It serves as a solution to life's profound mysteries, not just an academic subject [1] - The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes incorporating Indian Knowledge Systems and Indian Management Thoughts into higher education [1] - Indian philosophy emphasizes both root (objective) and form (subjective) definitions for understanding any subject [1] - Divine vision is essential for understanding life's favorable and unfavorable circumstances [2] Key Philosophical Concepts - The three types of suffering (dukha) in Indian philosophy are physical (adhi bhautika), providential (adhi daivika), and spiritual (adhyatmika) [2] - Four Purusharthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) are advocated to overcome suffering, guiding individuals towards a meaningful life [4] - Six Astika (theistic) schools of Indian philosophy (Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Purva Mimamsa, Uttara Mimamsa/Vedanta) accept the authority of the Vedas [4][6] - Three Nastika (atheistic) schools (Charvaka, Jainism, Buddhism) do not believe in the authority of the Vedas [6] - Four elements for acquiring knowledge: object of knowledge (prameya), means of knowledge (pramana), valid cognition (prama), and subject of knowledge (pramata) [8]