12/11/2026
SIX DARSHANAS OF HINDU PHILOSOPHY 2/2
The Six Darshanas (Orthodox or Astika Philosophical Schools) each have their own Sutras, which form the foundation of their respective philosophical texts.
1. Samkhya: Founded by Sage Kapila. Unfortunately, the original Samkhya Sutras (526 sutras) are lost. However, the Samkhya Karika (72 verses) by Sage Ishwar Krishna is available for the study of Samkhya philosophy.
2. Vaisheshika: Founded by Sage Kanada. Its foundational text is the Vaisheshika Sutras of Sage Kanada (374 sutras).
3. Nyaya: Founded by Sage Gautama. Its foundational text is the Nyaya Sutras of Sage Gautama (528 sutras).
4. Vedanta: Founded by Sage Badarayana. Its foundational text is the Brahma Sutras of Sage Badarayana, also traditionally identified with Sage Vyasa (555 sutras).
5. Mimamsa: Founded by Sage Jaimini. Its foundational text is the Mimamsa Sutras of Sage Jaimini (approximately 2,500 sutras).
6. Yoga: Founded by Sage Patanjali. Its foundational text is the Yoga Sutras of Sage Patanjali (196 sutras).
The Six Philosophical Schools and Their Pairings
These six philosophical schools are traditionally grouped into three pairs.
Within each pair, one school is more intellectual, theoretical, and knowledge-oriented, while the other is more practical and action-oriented.
* Samkhya & Yoga
* Nyaya & Vaisheshika
* Vedanta & Mimamsa
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