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Shoham TeberiwalAIR 77· 2023

Question Q1Elucidate (Answer in 150 words) 10 MarksGS1GS1

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

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Introduction

Our ancient texts provide Bharat is a land on north of oceans and south of Himalayas

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Our ancient texts provide Bharat is a land on north of oceans and south of Himalayas. "Uttaram Yat Samudrasya, Himaladrishya Dakshinam, Varashsam Tad Bharat 'Naam'

This reflected in our shared culture, traditions, history, philosophy albeit regional differences.

Indian philosophy

Orthodox: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Vedanta
Heterodox: Lokayaka, Tainism, Buddhism

The fabric which binds the nation including common Sanatan paramapara, Samskrit prevalence, covered several places of worships and kashi-Tanil sangam show how all parts of country contributed to development of Indian philosophical thought.

North IndiaPhilosophers like Kanpita, Patanjali, Jaimini, Knad gave several orthodox philosophies. Vedvyad wrote Brahmasutras but its Bhashyas were done by luminaries like Adi Shankara, Ramanuja, Dvaita, Acharya from South.
South Indiavedanta philosophy and Gyan and Bhakti darshon got propounded by South. Further several other saint like Basavanna, Bharat Nendap contributed to philosophical Naght Even as early as 8c century BC, digam Epics like Thiruvalluvar's Thirukkural provide ethical philosophy.

revered places of worships and kashi-Tamil sangam show how all parts of country contributed to development of Indian philosophical thought.

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Diagram

Branching diagram showing Indian philosophy divided into Orthodox (Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Vedanta) and Heterodox (Lokayaka, Jainism, Buddhism) schools

  • Strong use of ancient textual references
  • Clear classification of philosophical schools
  • Regional balance with examples from both North and South
  • Well-structured diagrammatic presentation

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Shoham Teberiwal

AIR 772023

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient aspects of Indian Culture

Indian Philosophy

Philosophical contributions from North and South India

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191

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Analytical with structured approach

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