GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate.

Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

Syllabus: Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

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RuhaniAIR 5 · CSE 2023 · 34 wordsTheir whole copy

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Philosophical thought of India owes its origin to both North as well as to south India.

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Kabir preached the philosophy of harmony and brotherhood ^ | Buddha CONTRIBUTION Guru Nanak preached OF preached non-attachment <--- NORTH INDIA ------> equality | Mahavira | preached asteya, | Tulsidas, ahimsa <-------------+-------------> Ramdas, | Ramananda, | Meerabai v preached Sufi saints like devotion Mohd. Chisti, to God Nizamuddin Aulia preached 'Oneness of being'
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Adi Sankaracharya gave advaita (non-dualistic) philosophy :- Atman and Brahma are One ^ | Alvar and CONTRIBUTION Ramanuja Nayanar <-- OF SOUTH INDIA -----> gave saints | Vishishta- | advaita save their | & gave their | preached philosophies. v equality Saints like Thiruvalluvar preached the philosophy of oneness.

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Thus, the fabric of Indian philosophical thought is a combination of North as well as South Indian elements.

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