A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Nastika
This page describes Nastika which is located on page 405 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Nastika” according to 31 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
Heterodox (nastika): The nastika system consists of: Carvaka, Bauddha and Jaina. (* 1) Mahadevan T.M.P., Outlines of Hinduism, Chetana Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 1984 (1956), p. 98...
Read full contents: Part 2 - The Popular Indian Philosophical Schools (Astika and Nastika)
Nyaya-Vaisheshika categories (Study) [by Diptimani Goswami]
Thus, six well-known systems of Indian philosophy namely—Samkhya, Astika and nastika are the two broad divisions of Indian philosophy. The terms astika and nastika are used in different senses....
Read full contents: Systems of Indian Philosophy
Anumana in Indian Philosophy [by Sangita Chakravarty]
The systems of Indian philosophy have been divided into two broad divisions, viz. , astika or Vedic (orthodox) and nastika or non-Vedic (heterodox). Generally, the word astika means one who believes in the existence of God—the theist. On the other hand, the word nastika means one who does not believe in the existence of God—the atheist. In Indian philosophy, these two terms are used in different senses....
Read full contents: (B). A Note on Vedic schools
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