The emergence of cognition from consciousness: A Vedic-Upaniṣadic perspective
International Journal of Applied Research 2026 Tania Roy
Indian philosophy offers one of the earliest and most profound enquiries into consciousness and cognition. The Vedic understanding of consciousness is fundamentally cosmological and sacrificial, highlighting Ṛta (cosmic order) and the interconnectedness of the individual and the universe. The Upaniṣads expand on this foundation by providing a deeper metaphysical exploration, centring on Ātman...