Philosophical Foundations of the Siddhanta Tradition: An Exploratory Study on the Integration and Evolution of Classical Schools Such as Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa and Vedanta in the Formation of theSiddhanta Tradition

Abstract

Authors: Dr. Ritesh Vishwakarma, Kailash Sisodiya

ABSTRACT: The Siddhanta tradition, often associated with the broader spectrum of Indian philosophical, scientific, and theological systems, has its roots deeply embedded in the intellectual soil of classical schools such as Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa, and Vedanta. These schools, while distinct in their epistemological and metaphysical approaches, collectively enriched the Siddhanta heritage, particularly in its philosophical, logical, and cosmological orientations. This paper seeks to investigate the philosophical foundations of the Siddhanta tradition by exploring the contributions of these systems and their enduring relevance. The study highlights the interplay between metaphysics and praxis, ontology and epistemology, and logic and theology. Through an analytical lens, this work demonstrates how the Siddhanta tradition internalized, adapted, and transformed classical Indian philosophies, creating a robust intellectual framework that continues to shape discourse in metaphysics, ritual, and theology.

KEYWORDS: Siddhanta Tradition, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa, Vedanta, Philosophy, Epistemology, Ontology, Indian Thought