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The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate.

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Introduction

Indian philosophical thought can be classified as following:

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ORTHODOX / ASTIKA:

Orthodox => Charvaxa, Vaisheshika, Nyaya, Yoga, Sankhya, Vedanta

UNORTHODOX / NASTIKA:

Buddhism, Jainism, Lokayuka, Ajivika

Contributors of Southern India:

1Mimamsa philosophy => serves in significance of vedic rituals => developed by Vamini (southern Indian saint).

2Jainism => Chandragupta I, along with Akadra Bahu went to Narmadara => initiation of Digambar sect.

Eg: Umaravellgola inception.

3Nyaya u Yoga => universally revered => use of rationality and

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Contribution of Northern India:

1Development of vedic philosophy/Orthodox school of thought => Ganga valley civilization.

2Development of Charvaaka thought by Srinaripati (Northern India).

3Buddhism developed during Mauryan period => present day UP and Bihar.

4The unwelcome list of Jainism remained in Northern India - eg: Parsanath Hill => Jharakhand => Jain temple.

Indian philosophical thought suffers the geographical, economic harmony of the country and can be used to interpret the world, develop spiritualism and promot(e) of harmony.

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Hierarchical tree showing Indian philosophical thought divided into Orthodox and Unorthodox schools with sub-branches

Clear classification of orthodox and unorthodox schools
Mentions specific examples from Southern India
Structured presentation

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Ritika Chitlangia

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Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Pre Vedic and Philosophical Thought

Indian Philosophy - Northern and Southern contributions

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