From time immemorial, music and dance have been regarded as sacred forms of artistic expression that establish a profound connection between the human soul and the divine. In Indian tradition, these art forms are not merely means of entertainment but are considered pathways for devotion, meditation, and spiritual realization. Bharatanatyam, with its harmonious blend of rhythm, melody,...
Abstract Jnana Yoga, often referred to as the "Path of Knowledge," is one of the four principal paths of yoga in Indian philosophy, as outlined in the Bhagavad Gita and other Vedantic texts. Rooted in deep introspection and philosophical inquiry, Jnana Yoga focuses on self-realization through the discernment of the true Self (Atman) from the transient physical and mental identity. This paper...
Abstract Sāṅkhya philosophy is one of the oldest and most systematic attempts in Indian thought to explain reality in a logical way using metaphysical dualism. The main idea behind this is the difference between Puruṣa, which stands for the principle of pure consciousness, and Prakṛti, which stands for the unconscious material substrate of the universe. The existence of Puruṣa is not merely...