NIOS 247 — Bharatiya Darshan Knowledge — Textbook & Study Material

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What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Overview of Bharatiya Darshan Knowledge
Chapter 2: Key Concepts and Terminology in Indian Philosophy
Chapter 3: Major Philosophical Streams in Bharatiya Darshan
Chapter 4: Nyaya-Vaisheshika and Samkhya-Yoga Traditions
Chapter 5: Mimamsa and Vedanta Traditions
Chapter 6: Contemporary Relevance and Applications of Bharatiya Darshan

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