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Introduction

Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan described the Indian philosophical thought as the manifestation of the lived experience of the civilisation of Bharat i.e. both North and South.

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Contribution of Northern State

-> Influence of Harappa: Mother Goddess and proto-Shiva.

-> The influence of the vedas - Rig veda, Sama veda, Yajur veda and Atharva veda.

-> Teachings of Upanishads and Puranas.

-> Contribution of Bhakti saints like Kabir, Meera, Raidas etc.

-> Shramanic influence of Religions like Buddhism and Jainism with values of truth, non-violence, asceticism.

-> The tantric culture of Kashmir (Abhinavgupta) and trika philosophy

-> Other non-mainstream religion like Naths, Yogis, Nagas etc.

-> The influence of sufism 'Wahdat ul Wujud' and zikr, sama.

Influence of South

-> Philosophy of Sangam literature - Thirukural by Thiruvalluvar.

-> Naadu kal of worship of humans who were heroes (in war).

-> The Bhakti tradition of Nayanars and Alvaars, works like Nalayadiya Divyaprabandham and Tevaram.

-> Philosophy of Advaitism by Adi Shankaracharya.

-> Addition by regional Marathi and telgu bhakti saints. Annamacharya, Vitthal tradition, Tirupati tradition.

-> Local gods like Murugan and Ayappa.

— Anshul Bhatt · AIR 22

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Conclusion

Thus, it can be said the tapestry of Indian philosophy has strands from both North and South India.

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AIR 222023

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GS1GS1

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Indian Culture

Bhakti Sufi

Pre Vedic

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