Indian philosophy has delved into complex metaphysical questions from "summary" of India: The Ancient Past by Burjor Avari
The philosophical tradition in ancient India was marked by a deep engagement with complex metaphysical questions that sought to unravel the mysteries of existence and the nature of reality. Scholars and thinkers of the time grappled with profound queries about the ultimate nature of the universe, the self, and the relationship between the individual and the cosmos. One of the central themes that preoccupied Indian philosophers was the concept of Brahman, the supreme reality that underlies all existence. This concept was expounded upon in various texts such as the Upanishads, which explored the nature of the self and its connection to the divine. The idea...
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