philosophy
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Concept of Śakti in the Indian Tradition
The discussion focuses on the concept of Śakti in the Indian tradition, understood fundamentally as energy…
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Vaishnavism: Historical, Cultural, and Religious Dimensions
Vaishnavism occupies a central place in the religious and cultural history of India. Emerging as a…
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Jeeva–Ajīva and Nav Padārtha: Foundations of Jain Metaphysics
Jain metaphysics offers a remarkably systematic and ethically oriented understanding of reality. At its core lies…
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Vaishnavism: Philosophical Foundations, Historical Development, and Social Significance
Vaishnavism is a major religious tradition within Indian philosophy that places Vishnu as the supreme divine…
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Pañcāstikāya–Saṅgraha: Jain Metaphysics and the Structure of Reality
This lecture is based on the Jain metaphysical text Pañcāstikāya–Saṅgraha, composed by Ācārya Śrīmad Bhagavad Kundakundācārya.…
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Vaishnavism: Symbolism and the Evolution of Vaishnava Thought
Vaishnavism represents one of the most influential religious and philosophical traditions in Indian thought. Its development…
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Vaishnavism: Philosophy, Bhakti, and Ethical Vision in Indian Thought
This lecture offers a clear and structured introduction to Vaishnavism, one of the most influential traditions…
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Kashmiri Shaivism: A Philosophical Overview
Kashmiri Shaivism is one of the most profound and influential traditions of Indian philosophy. It developed…
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Dravya and Sat in Jain Philosophy
Introduction In Jain philosophy, the inquiry into reality begins not with abstract speculation but with a…
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Shaiva Philosophy: Development and Major Traditions
In the previous class, we attempted to understand Shaiva philosophy from a philosophical perspective. In today’s…
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Introduction to Metaphysics (Tattva Mīmāṁsā): Compiled Lecture Transcript
This course introduces the philosophical discipline of Metaphysics, which examines the fundamental nature of reality. Before…
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Vedic Rudra to the later Shaiva understanding of Shiva
This session continues the discussion on the conceptual development of Shiva, tracing his evolution from the…
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Shaiva Philosophy: Concept, Development, and Tradition
Shaiva philosophy is one of the major streams of the Hindu tradition. Hinduism has witnessed the…
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Śaiva Darśana: Understanding Śiva as Consciousness, Cosmos, and Liberation
When we speak of Śaiva Darśana, we are not merely speaking of a religious tradition or…
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From Polytheism to Monism: The Vedic Conception of God
The Vedic understanding of God is often misunderstood as merely polytheistic or ritualistic. A closer philosophical…

