Hindu Philosophy
Explore foundational Hindu philosophical ideas including dharma, karma, samsara, moksha, atman, brahman, yoga, and major schools of thought.
Dharma
Dharma can refer to duty, ethical order, right conduct, law, or the sustaining order of life, depending on context.
Karma and Samsara
Karma concerns action and its consequences, while samsara describes the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Moksha
Moksha is liberation from samsara. Hindu traditions differ in how they explain liberation and the means to attain it.
Major Schools
Vedanta, Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Mimamsa are traditionally counted among the six orthodox schools.