Exploring 6 Heterodox Philosophical schools of India
Samkhya School-
Kapil Muni
It is rooted in dualism, separates the soul from matter & emphasizes counting and analysis.
Yoga School-
Patanjali
It advocates salvation using meditation and yoga, leading to the release of Purusha from Prakriti.
Nyaya School- Gautama
It relies on logical thinking to attain salvation & emphasizes importance of acquiring real knowledge.
Vaisheshika School-
Kanada
It embraces physicality, & states that universe is governed by elements: fire, air, water, earth & ether.
Mimamsa School
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Jaimini:
It analyses Vedic texts, considering the Vedas as repositories of eternal truth & key to salvation.
Vedanta School-
Shankaracharya:
Based on the Upanishads, it teaches that Brahma is the reality & equates atma with it.