Darshanashastra, Darśanaśāstra, Darshana-shastra: 1 definition
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Darshanashastra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Darśanaśāstra can be transliterated into English as Darsanasastra or Darshanashastra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Arthashastra (politics and welfare)
Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Indian Ethics: Individual and SocialDarśanaśāstra (दर्शनशास्त्र) refers to philosophical texts, which provide rational explanations of the ethical issues (nītiśāstra); the universal moral problems faced by man in daily life are placed in a philosophical context.—The importance of ethics and ethical values is highlighted in epics and philosophical texts like, Upaniṣads, Rāmāyaṇa, Darśana-śāstras and Dharma-śāstras.
Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्र, arthaśāstra) literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.
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Partial matches: Darshana, Shastra.
Full-text: Dharmashastra.
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