Philosophy is the methodical work of thoughts. It is an art of life. It tries to understand the meaning and the value of life. Philosophy is itself a mysterious topic to deal as it contains the series of endless questions. It is an attempt to understand the ultimate Reality. Philosophy is the study of principles which underlie all knowledge. Philosophy tries to discover ultimate truth. It is an attempt of rational interpretation and unification of all our experiences. It tries to give a rational picture of the whole universe. The word philosophy is derived from the Greek word 'philosophia' which means striving after wisdom. So philosophy is love of knowledge and philosopher is a person who seeks knowledge.
Every individual has his philosophy about his life and every Rashtra ( nation) also has their philosophy . In one respect it can be said that philosophy of a nation has roots from both the ideology of the great thinkers and their culture also.
In India, philosophy is called ' Darsan' which means' vision' and also the means or instruments of vision. Indian philosophy arises out of the urge for the direct realisation of the ultimate reality. Mainly the great Indian philosophy can be traced from the Upanishads, a unique sect of sacred books of Hindus.
In Indian view, the obligation of Individual is not confined to human society only. It is extended to the whole of sentient creation. Indian philosophy holds," Love thy neighbour as thyself and every living being is thy neighbour." Moral philosophy in India is speaking the art of living a good and disciplined life.
Indian view of moral philosophy is different from that of western philosophy. In western philosophy ethics is an intellectual enquiry whereas in Indian view,it is the way of life to realize the ultimate reality.
FEATURES OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY ( ETHICS)....
1. It is the oldest moral philosophy in the history of civilization.
2. Every school of Indian philosophy confirms the endurance of ethical ideals which are unshaken even today.
3. Indian thinkers suggest some practical means of attaining a life of perfection here in this world. The rules of conduct have been practically followed by the yoga, the Jain and the Buddhist disciples for thousand years.
4. The aim of Indian moral philosophy is not only to discuss moral ideals but also to follow the path leading to the moral ideals.
5. Indian ethics has its strong and deep metaphysical foundation. Each school of philosophy, points to metaphysical ideals which are to be actually experienced.
6. Indian ethics is absolutistic and spiritualistic which aims at realisation of supreme reality by transcending pleasure and pain.
7. Indian ethics is humanistic which seeks a balance between individual's inner and outer life; individual and social life.
8. Indian philosophy spreads the knowledge about the ultimate Reality and the supreme being and also decodes the terms like moksha, purusharth, parmarth etc.
9. Indian ethical thinkers preach non violence, love , compassion and good will for all beings.
10. Indian thinkers believe in the law of karma ( discuss in one of the previous post).
11. Moreover Indian philosophy is a practical one like the yoga , Pranayam, Asana etc to live with a healthy life ( continuing)
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