The epitome of Indian Philosophy

Indian philosophy is interested in the haunts of men, not in supra-lunar solitudes. It takes its origin in life and enters back into life after passing through the schools.

The great works of Indian philosophy do not have that ex-cathedra character which is so prominent a feature of the latter criticisms and commentaries. The Gita and the Upanisads are not remote from popular belief.

They are the great literature of the country, and at the same time vehicles of the great systems of thought. The Puranas contain the truth dressed up in myths and stories, to suit the weak understanding of the majority.

The hard task of interesting the multitude in metaphysics is achieved in India. The founders of philosophy strive for a socio-spiritual reformation of the country. When the Indian civilisation is called a Brahmanical one, it only means that its main character and dominating motives are shaped by its philosophical thinkers and religious minds, though these are not all of the Brahmin birth.

The idea of Plato that philosophers must be the rulers and directors of society is practised in India. The ultimate truths are truths of spirit, and in light of them, life has to be refined.

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