Truth-Seeking in Indian Knowledge Systems: A Philosophical Perspective
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31305/rrjiks.2025.v2.n1.023Keywords:
IKS, Truth, Indian Philosophy, Philosophical Quest, Satya, Epistemology, MokṣaAbstract
The philosophical pursuit of truth, which has shaped Indian philosophy for ages, is examined in this essay via the prism of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). Indian philosophical traditions view truth as something that can be attained via knowledge, moral behaviour, and inner experience rather than as a fixed or simply theoretical concept. This research examines how many traditions approach the search for truth utilizing reason, experience, conversation, and disciplined practice, drawing on important schools including Vedānta, Buddhism, Jainism, and Nyāya. I contend that Indian knowledge systems offer an inclusive and pluralistic view of truth, acknowledging various routes based on human abilities and situations. This philosophical endeavour is shaped by concepts like satya (truth), pramāṇa (valid ways of knowing), and mokṣa (freedom). The essay also considers how applicable these concepts are in the modern world, when relativism, false information, and moral ambiguity frequently cast doubt on the veracity of claims. This study argues that truth can be viewed as a process of self-transformation rather than just intellectual agreement by interacting with Indian Knowledge Systems. The study comes to the conclusion that Indian philosophical traditions continue to be extremely relevant in the current pursuit of truth and contribute significantly to discussions on knowledge, reality, and human purpose on a worldwide scale.
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