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Vishnu SasikumarAIR 31· 2023

Question Q.1GS1GS1

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

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The Indian philosophical thought is a composite mixture of syncretic views and philosophies of North & South, coming together to form a unique system.

Fabric of Indian Philosophy - Northern influence:

1Concept of Atman arose from Buddhist origins. It originated in Bihar.
2Asteya from Jainism, which came from North India.
3Dharma policy of Ashoka, an universal path of Indian philosophy.
4Religious syncretism shown by Sufi-ism of Akbar.

Indian Philosophy - Encroachment from South:

1Concept of Bhakti, from Alwars & Nayanars in South India.
2Women's equality & progressiveness through Sangam poems like Thirukkural & Illapalakaram.
3Advaita - Universal monism by Shankaracharya from Kaladi.
4Nother-based worship philosophy through Sacred groves In of western ghats.

The such amalgamations of North & South created a unique Indian philosophy system, which was guide to world to sifer through global challenge.

Spiritual knowledge and philosophy from Upanishads - By Acharya Upanishad, Hatha Upanishad.

Sufi philosophy showing love for god, came from North India.

Indian Philosophy - Encroachment from South:

1Concept of Bhakti from Alwars & Nayanars in South India.
2Women's equality & progressiveness through Sangam poems like Thirukkural & Illapalakaram.
3Advaita - Universal monism by Shankaracharya from Kaladi.
4Nother based worship philosophy through Sacred groves In of western ghats.

The such amalgamations of North & South created a unique Indian philosophy system, which was guide to world to sifer through global challenges.

238 words7 paragraphs
  • Identifies key philosophical concepts from both North and South
  • Mentions specific thinkers and spiritual movements
  • Attempts to synthesize and show interconnections
  • Includes references to historical figures like Ashoka

Topper

Vishnu Sasikumar

AIR 312023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

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

Indian Philosophy

Northern and Southern Indian Philosophical Traditions

Writing Stats

238

Total words

7

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Expository with attempts at synthesis

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