Journal of Samhita, Shiddhanta and Sanskrit

Authors: Prof. Shridhar Bhat, Revathi Iyer, Dr. Vasundhara Rao, Prof. Gautam Desai

Abstract: This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the philosophical foundations of the Nyaya and Vaisheshika schools as presented in ancient Indian Siddhanta texts. These schools have made significant contributions to logic, metaphysics, and epistemology, influencing the discourse on knowledge systems, reality, and truth. The paper explores how Nyaya's rigorous methodology of reasoning and Vaisheshika's focus on categorization of reality have shaped Indian thought. A comparative study of their core concepts, logical reasoning frameworks, and approaches to understanding the nature of the universe will be provided. The synthesis of these philosophies, along with their modern implications, will also be addressed.

Keywords: Siddhanta, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, logic, metaphysics, epistemology, Indian philosophy, reasoning, reality, ancient texts.