A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vaisesika Darsana
This page describes Vaisesika Darsana which is located on page 481 of the third 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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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
Introduction to Vaisesika Darsana. [Full title: A Comparative Study of different Indian Philosophies (d) Darsanas system of Indian Philosophies (2): Vaisesika Darsana] Founded by philosopher Kanada (around in second century B. C. ) and older than Nyaya, it is also called as aulukya darsana. The earliest systematic exposition of Vaisesika was found in the Vaisesika Sutra of Kanada, This treatise is divided into ten books....
Read full contents: Part 8.2 - Introduction to Vaisesika Darsana
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) [by Sadhu Gyanananddas]
Vaisheshika Darshana. Vaisheshika is darshana which also believes in logically proven methods to attain valid knowledge. Kanad Muni is the founder of the Vaisheshika Darshana and the author of the Vaisheshiksutras. This Darshana is entitled ‘Vaisheshika because of its belief in the existence of an independent entity named vishesha. However, in ancient times, it was an independent Darshana. It had its logic, metaphysics, soteriology etc. but then the Vaisheshika system became similar to the Nyaya School....
Read full contents: 2.4. Vaisheshika Darshana
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
This is the justification of Vaisheshika s pluralism. As regards the nature and destiny of the individual, Vaisheshikas believe in plurality of souls, each going through the samsara in accordance with the past karma. Liberation or moksha is attained through good conduct and knowledge. Concept of moksha as per Vaisheshika darshana: Vaisheshika darshana has close resemblance to Nyaya darshana but still has some different point of view regarding concept of moksha....
Read full contents: Part 3b - Astika Darshana (2): Vaisheshika School
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