The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
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Indian philosophical thoughts are very old and date back to the time of Adi shankaracharya, Ramanuja et. Age: showing North-south continuity in Philosophy. The Bhakti movement (7th-12th cent) induced emergence of many philosophy
Philosophy from North & South. Advaita Vadya (Adi Shankaracharya) to Atman & Brahman are purely one unit and not separate. to BhaktiMarga & emotion is path to salvation. to Liyumagya (knowledge) can help to knowing self. VaidyaAdvaita by Ramanuja to soul & self are one but in different way. to Salvation is salvation. AchayaBlada Abheda (Bhallama nakasukha) to Acted as a bridge between Advaita & Saratvada (madhavachaya). This philosophy emerged from North & South also. "Dality & equality" shows how their philosophers promoted notion of equality.
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A simplified map of India showing regions labeled with Advaita Philosophy, Dvaita Philosophy, Achhing Mahabharat Bhakti Abheda, and Ramanuja (Qualified Monism)
- Includes geographical visualization through a map
- References key philosophical schools (Advaita and Dvaita)
- Mentions Bhakti movement as a major philosophical emergence
Anjali Thankur
Indian Culture
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