The Six Darshanas : 1. Swami Sivananda
======================================================================== -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28/09/2019. 1. Introduction : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These are the intellectual section of the Hindu writings, while the first four are intuitional, and the fifth inspirational and emotional. Darsanas are schools of philosophy based on the Vedas. The Agamas are theological. The Darsana literature is philosophical. The Darsanas are meant for the erudite scholars who are endowed with acute acumen, good understanding, power of reasoning and subtle intellect. The Itihasas, Puranas and Agamas are meant for the masses. The Darsanas appeal to the intellect, while the Itihasas, Puranas, etc., appeal to the heart. Philosophy has six divisions-Shad-darsana-the six Darsanas or ways of seeing thi...