SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many Darshans are astik?
A
6
B
4
C
2
D
3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This class includes six systems of Indian philosophy which are collectively known as Sad Darshan. These are Mimamsa, Vedanta, Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya and Vaiseshika.-A significant fact is that of these systems, Mimamsa does not believe in God.

Detailed explanation-2: -The six orthodox schools are called as shatdarshanas and include Nyaya, Sankhya, Yoga, Vaisheshika, Purva Mimamsa and Uttara Mimamsa (Vedanta Philosophy).

Detailed explanation-3: -There are six āstika (orthodox) schools of thought. Each is called a darśana, and each darśana accepts the Vedas as authority. Each āstika darśana also accepts the premise that Atman (eternal Self) exists.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aastika Darshan, is a Indian philosophy of orthodox school of thought, defined as one that accepts the authority of the Veda (sacred scriptures of ancient India); The six orthodox philosophic systems are Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimansa and Vedanta.

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