The Upanishads|Smritis

 

The Upanishads:-

 

 Called Vedanta.

 They are the main source of Indian Philosophy, 108 in numbers.

 

Smritis:-

 

Explains rules and regulations in the Vedic life.

 

Darshans:-

 

There are 6 school of Indian Philosophy known as Darshana.

These are given by 6 philosophers of Ancient India

Nyaya (Analysis) Darshana: Gautama.

Vaishesika Darshana: Kannada Rishi (referred atom as kan/anu).

Sankhaya Darshana: Kapila

Yoga Darshana: Patanjali.

Purva Mimamsa: Jaimini

Uttara Mimamsa: Badaryana or Vyasa (wrote Mahabharata, classified vedas, composed the puranas, gave vedantic philosophy).

 

 

Epics:-

 

 The Mahabharata, attributed to Vyasa, is considered older than the Ramayana and describes the period from the 10^th century BC to the 4^th century AD. It is also called Jaisamhita and Satasahasri Samhita and has one lakh verses.

 

The Ramayana, attributed to Valmiki.