Vedic Doctrine of Hinduism
By the end of the Later Vedic Age, six prominent schools of Hindu Philosophy had been established. They are as follows:
| Darshans | Authors | Year of Beginning | Original Book | Theme |
| Nyaya | Gautama | 6th BC | Nyaya Sutra | It is a logical quest for God. It tells that the material power Maya, with the help of God, becomes the universe. |
| Vaisheshik | Kanada | 6th BC | Vaisheshik Sutra | It aims is to receive happiness in this life and finally ultimate liberation through the attachment of true knowledge of the Divine. |
| Sankhya | Kapila | 6th BC | Sankhya Sutra | It explains that the aim of Sankhya is to eliminate all kinds of physical and mental pains and to receive liberation. |
| Yoga | Maharishi Patanjali | 2nd BC | Yog Sutra | It has four chapters and accepts three kinds of evidences for determining the aim of life. |
| Purva Mimansa | Jaimini | 4th BC | Purva Mimansa Sutra | It is condensed explanation of Vedic theme and at the same time, the classification of its issues. |
| Vedanta (Uttara Mimansa) | Maharishi Vyasa | 4th BC | Uttara Mimansa Sutra | It explains that Brahama Sutra is for that person who has a real deep desire to know God. True liberation could only be attained by lovingly surrendering to Him. |
| Vedic Civilisation |
- Origin of Indian Music - Samveda
- Mention of Word 'Shudra' - Rigveda 10th Mandala
- Gayatri Mantra - Rigveda
- Mention of word 'Yajna' - Brahmana
- Somaras (drink) - Rigveda (9th Mandala)
- Varna - Rigveda
- Four fold division of Society - Rigveda 10th Mandala
- Mention of four Ashrams - Jabala Upanishada
- War between Aryan & Dasas - Rigveda
- Transmigration of Soul - Brahadaranyka Upanishada
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- Five divisions of India - Aiteraya Brahamana
- Wife and Husband are complementary - Satapathabrahmana
- Battle of Ten kings - Rigveda (7th Mandala)
- Superiority of Brahmins - Aiteraya Brahmana
- Rajanaya - Rigveda 10th Mandala
- Marut as Agriculturist - Satpatha Brahmana
- Satyameva Jayate - Mundaka upanishada
- Pashupath Shiva - Atharveda
- Vishnu - Satapatha Brahmana
- Conversion between Yam & Nachiketa - Katha Upanishada
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