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Nanda Hindu Philosophy

About Nanda Hindu Philosophy

Nanda Hindu philosophy is a school of Hindu philosophy that emerged during the Nanda dynasty (322-310 BCE) in ancient India.

It is also known as the Nandayana school, named after the Nanda king Mahapadma Nanda, who ruled over the Mauryan Empire.

The philosophy is known for its emphasis on the concept of "nirvana," or the state of liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

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Key Principles of Nanda Hindu Philosophy

  • Nirvana: The ultimate goal of human life is to attain nirvana, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
  • Reincarnation: The soul is reborn into a new body based on its karma from past lives.
  • Karma: An individual's actions in this life determine their fate in the next life.
  • Non-violence: Non-violence and compassion towards all living beings is a fundamental principle of Nanda Hindu philosophy.

Key Figures of Nanda Hindu Philosophy

  • Mahapadma Nanda: The Nanda king who ruled over the Mauryan Empire and patronized the Nanda Hindu philosophy.
  • Arthashastra: A treatise on statecraft and politics written by Kautilya, a Nanda king's advisor.
  • Chandragupta Maurya: The founder of the Mauryan Empire, who was influenced by Nanda Hindu philosophy.